As we continue through the summer months, we find ourselves in a time where new Lego sets seemingly sprout up in glorious abundance—for long-time collectors, that’s like a vacation in and of itself. But as your wealth of bricks grows, it’s easy to become overwhelmed as those little plastic pieces take over your home, dominating your shelf space and imperiling the soles of your feet. I’m certainly a self-made victim of the Lego Effect, as are many others I know. But I know how to keep it under control, and I’m here to help. (And they’re all well worth the price, too.)