This can only mean one thing: It's time for spring cleaning. (OK, it's probably past time, since the dust is getting organized. But I like to wait until it's actually close to spring to get started.)

Of course, it's easy to start spring cleaning, and hard to finish. So these are the chores you should do first, if you want the overall effect of thorough cleaning.

This is where I need help. My book collection outgrew my bookcase long ago. Two whole walls of my living room are lined with books. My living space is probably ten square feet smaller than it was when I moved in.