1. Could you have a party without cleaning up first?

a. Guest could eat off the floor.

b. Maybe tomorrow. The house is a mess, but I could clean it up in a few hours.

c. I don't have parties here.

2. Do your clothes fit in your closet?

a. Of course. They're hung in order by color and season.

b. They fit, I guess, but I have no idea what's on the top shelf.

c. They fall on my head when I open the door.

3. Without looking, do you know where to find your car keys, your unpaid bills and your home or renter's insurance policy?

a. Absolutely.

b. All except the insurance - it must be filed somewhere in some room or office.

c. Sure - just give me ten minutes or maybe an hour.

4. What is on your dining room table right now?

a. Wood polish and a rag - I was just wiping it.

b. A few piles of bills and my child's art collection.

c. So much stuff that I can't see the table.

5. How many magazines are in your house right now?

a. Three - the current issue of each magazine I get.

b. Oh, a lot. But I need them for my job.

c. I have every issue of Good Housekeeping I've ever received. I have a great collection.

6. How many paper and shopping bags are you saving?

a. A handful - we use them to recycle newspapers.

b. An overstuffed trash bag plus a few extra. You never know what size you'll need.

c. Every single bag that enters the house.

7. Answer the following questions with a yes or no:

a. If you had to change a light bulb, could you find one?

b. Are all your DVDs and CDs in their sleeves?

c. Are kids' toys anywhere except in their rooms or designated play areas?

d. Are there dirty dishes in the sink?

e. Are dirty clothes anywhere but in the hamper?

f. Are there out-of-date medications in your medicine cabinet?

g. Are all bills paid and papers filed?

h. Does every item of clothing in your closet fit you now?

Questions 1-6: Give yourself zero points for every A; one point for every B; two points for every C.

Question 7: Give yourself a point if you answered: a) no; b) no; c) yes; d) yes; e) yes; f) yes; g) no; h) no

Add all your points together.

If you scored:

10-20 points: You're a HARD-CORE HOARDER. Its ok, you're not alone. Don't feel overwhelmed: The first step in admitting the problem. We'll take this step-by-step and custom-tailor a program to work for you. Sometimes it takes more than one go-around of decluttering. We won't push you into making rash decisions but we'll give you time to decide what you really use and need and what can be given away or sold.

3-9 points: You're a CLUTTER VICTIM. You, like so many others, have fallen victim to the clutter buildup that's hard to avoid when you have a busy life, diverse interests, disposable income, family memorabilia, and a steady influx of purchases and junk mail. We'll get your clutter issues under control and keep them that way.

0-2 points: You're CLUTTER-FREE. Give yourself a pat on the back, but don't get lazy. Staying clutter-free takes work.