I went to a lecture at Gen Tech to learn about organization. Ironically, I do most of what was suggested.

I have two file cabinets, three free standing bookcases and one built in.

I am down to four more boxes to file and enter, not counting what a cousin gave me upon her death.

My data still over flows.

1. Online genealogy is faster and quicker and we are not prepared for it.
2. We gather more not-needed data than before :) VBG
3. In hopes of gaining a clue we over save, and I can agree with the speaker on that.
4. I have my data finally (not all yet) entered into three-ring binders on shelves. For small lineages I use a folder with 3 clips and side sleeves. When it expands, I then move it to three-ring binder.
5. The binder has side sleeves for loose pieces until I can get it into sleeve and binder for security reasons. Acid Free
6. I have each binder according to name, some sub names in a few, with little data.
7. I color code the binders to keep lineages straight and know which family. My folders are the same color as 3-ring binder for sub families.
8. I dropped many lists, because we cannot do all the lines at once, try to CONCENTRATE on one name at a time and area. Big help
9. If data starts to flow in on another line, then set the line your working on aside, until it springs up again. Do not fight the flow of energy.
10. If worst comes to worst, file at least weekly,

Hope this helps some of you. And if you have better ideas, I could sure use them.