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Tackle Your Bedroom Closet

Decluttering and organizing your closet is a big project, but once you are done, you’ll be able to sleep better, you won’t have “nothing to wear”, you’ll save money by not having to buy extras to replace lost items, and putting laundry away will take minutes.

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ASK THE ORGANIZER: I'm overwhelmed! Where and How Do I Start?

These last two years have been very difficult. Between work, taking care of my sick mother, and raising my kids, I haven't had time to take care of the house and now it’s a complete mess and I’m embarrassed when guests come over. I feel very overwhelmed by the thought of trying to get all these rooms organized and clean again and I’m not sure where or how to start!

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8 Common Organizing Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)

Organizing isn’t about being perfect or making your home look perfect; it’s about making your home work better for you in small, functional ways. The more you learn to spot these common mistakes, the easier it becomes to adjust and create systems that really fit your routines, your space, and your family. Start small, stay flexible, and celebrate progress over perfection. With a few mindful tweaks and steady maintenance, you’ll soon realize you’re actually great at organizing!

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There’s Mold! Now What?

Every organizing journey has surprises; sometimes they’re fun and sometimes they’re downright challenging. Discovering mold or mildew can feel like a setback, but handled the right way, it’s also an opportunity to make your space cleaner, drier, and truly safe.

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Client Spotlight: Jenn

Because Jenn saw the value in removing items from her space as quickly as possible, she donated everything she chose not to keep. This allowed her to immediately benefit from reducing the amount of her belongings, while also being extremely generous to others.

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21 Unexpected Things You’ll Find Your Organizer Doing

When you think about what organizers do, you might think of Marie Kondo, The Home Edit, or Hoarders: Buried Alive. You imagine that organizers only sort things, help you decide what to keep and discard, and then arrange your items in an organized and useful way.

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Sell or Donate?

Ultimately, the right choice will support your bigger goal: a home that serves you, not the other way around. Whether you pocket some cash or give back to your community, both paths reduce excess and create calm. The key is making a decision, taking action, and moving forward.

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Client Spotlight: Joan

Our client showed up with real dedication and an open mind. Even though she had moments where she felt overwhelmed and needed a break, she stayed committed through the entire process and met her goals!

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Your Winter Organizing Guide

When the days grow shorter, and the weather keeps us inside, it’s easy to feel stir-crazy… and surrounded by clutter. Normally, we think of spring as the time to organize and clean out; however, winter is actually the perfect season to tackle indoor organizing projects that often get overlooked in busier, warmer months. If you’re snowed in or it’s too cold to go outside, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite organizing projects!

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What To Do with Unwanted Holiday Gifts

One of the biggest mindset shifts is realizing that you are letting go of a thing, not a person. Once you’ve received the gesture, said thank you, and have felt the warmth behind it, the gift has done its work. You are now free to pass the object along without betraying the relationship.

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Client Spotlight: Mrs. M

What I love about working with Mrs. M is her warm, fun personality and practical decision-making. She embraces our recommendations, enthusiastically lets go of things she no longer uses or loves, and willingly parts with anything that has seen better days.

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Creating an Action Plan for Your New Year Home Organizing

Now that you've completed your yearly home review and highlighted your notes into those four key categories (Keep & Love, Fix or Upgrade, Let Go, and Problem-Solve), it's time to make a plan. I don’t want you to burn yourself out by trying to do everything at once; instead, create a realistic, prioritized plan that fits into your life.

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A Yearly Home Organizing Review

The year’s almost over, so now’s the perfect time to honestly assess how your home served you over the past 12 months. The purpose of a review isn’t to make you feel guilty; it’s about gathering information so you can make smarter decisions going forward.

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Finances in a Time of Crisis (From the Archive)

I originally published this blog article in 2020 when a lot of people were struggling with the ramifications of governments telling people who could and couldn’t work. That may not be a current problem but there are still many people who are struggling to make ends meet each month. If you’re one of those people, I’ve revived the tips below for you.

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"Go Clean Your Room!"

Teaching your kids how to tidy a space is like teaching them how to ride a bike or how to read; it takes time and practice and lots of little lessons that eventually make up the big picture. Learning to tidy and take care of their own space is an important life skill that builds independence, confidence, and responsibility, and helps create a calm environment for them to thrive in.

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Client Spotlight: LC

LC found that once she got started and was able to prove to herself that she could get each document done in approximately 5 minutes, the daunting task no longer felt too large to complete. Over the course of a week, working for 30 minutes most days, she was able to cut her backlog in half!

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Client Spotlight: Mr. & Mrs. B

This transformation couldn’t have happened without our clients’ trust and dedication. They enthusiastically took part in the sorting and embraced labeling and rearranging their storage systems, and were real troopers when hard decisions came up.

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