If you may fit the description of a “genealogy hoarder,” you should read this letter from Roland. He...
Organization Articles
Declutter Your House: 3 Questions for the Family Archivist
To declutter your house, you may have to ask yourself hard questions--especially if you're the family...
Home Archiving for the Genealogist: 5 Ways to Think Like an Archivist
You may be doing some "home archiving" without even realizing it, if you're the keeper of any family photos,...
Getting Genealogy Organized for Genealogy Gems Premium Members
Getting genealogy organized is just one of the topics we cover here at Genealogy Gems, and Premium Members...
How to Organize Notes in Evernote Notebooks
Use these step-by-step instructions to organize notes in Evernote notebooks. Recently Donna watched one of my Evernote...
You and Albert Einstein May Have This in Common
Is a cluttered desk a familiar sight to you? Maybe you and Albert Einstein have something in common. Or maybe you're...
How to Save Time and Actually FIND the Ancestors You’re Looking For
A recent experience reminded me how important it is to invest time getting to know the things we work...
Tips for Digitizing Old Home Movies and Photographs
If you’re lucky enough to have old home movies or photos, you probably want to preserve and share them. Consider these...
Go Digital! in the New Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 183
Digitization tips for old home movies and photos. Online storage and computer backup tips. The Genealogy Gems Book...