With all the decorations, television ads, and carols on the radio, it’s not hard to tell that the holidays are upon us. Before you know it, we will all be scouring the malls, trying to come up with the perfect…
The development I live in is currently under significant construction. The roofs, siding and driveways on all of the homes are being replaced. Unfortunately, the contractors do not do a great job of cleaning up after themselves each day. This…
Many of us live in homes with only a modest amount of closets or cabinets, and we wish we had more space to store our possessions. Your wish has been granted! Most people have untapped storage space in their homes…
When I was first married, I lived in an apartment with a very small, narrow kitchen. I used to joke that it was a “honeymoon kitchen” because you literally had to hug the other person to pass by. I recently…
Empty water bottles….crumpled napkins….torn candy wrappers….crushed soda cans….take-out menus….smashed empty juice boxes….crushed Cheerios®…..What’s lying in your car? A few weeks ago, my neighbor was scheduled to pick up her brand new car. Before she could do that, however, she needed…
Barrier #1: Difficulty Making Decisions My colleague, Barbara Hemphill, has coined a phrase that I absolutely love. She states that, “all clutter is, is deferred decision making.” How true! If there’s a stack of papers sitting on your counter, it’s…
3M is an incredibly innovative company that has created all sorts of products, from ScotchGuard to Painter’s Tape, that make our daily life easier. Several of their brands even make it easier to get and stay organized! For example, can…
September brings not only the beginning of a new school year, but also the start of a variety of extra-curricular activities for your children. Trying to manage your children’s busy schedules can be challenging; trying to fold their lives into…
As a mom, I’ve had the opportunity to send my two daughters off to college and help them get organized for living in a small dorm room. As a professional organizer, this summer I’ve worked with several of my clients’…
In the last month, I have helped three different clients downsize and de-clutter their homes in preparation to move to a smaller living space. In each case, we took carloads of boxes filled with items to donation sites. Two of…
