I also live alone. I WOULD like to keep things neat and clean, but I find this a good excuse to keep company away. "I'd invite youse over, but, the place is such a mess I'd be embarrsed."

Hey, it works. Especially in the workshop. Friends and relatives used to come over and use my shop and tools. Not anymore. It's too clutterd and it almost seems as if someone had hidden tools and parts.

And, the box of my truck is kept disgusting. Old rotten leaves and branches and whatever the wind blows in. And, at this time of year, ice and snow. Haven't had to move anyone or save them the $10 delivery charge on the new stove or fridge or whatever for ages.

Their is a method to my messness.