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The Holidays are just around the corner, and with them come joyous gatherings, family traditions, and the unavoidable overnight guests....

Here are my go-to podcasts in the world of organizing and decluttering. They can act as a body double or motivational source when you are...

It's fair to say there are just some items we need to keep in our cars all the time; jumper cables, first aid kit, umbrellas, and change...

I honestly wonder whether people are born with the ability (or not) to clean up a space. I think I was born with an orderly philosophy in...

Poor Susan gets a bad rap being called "lazy," when in reality, she's BRILLIANT! The functionality and usability of the spinning design...

Growing up, I was a pack rat. I am not sure if that was a “born in me” trait, or if it developed over time as a result of moving...

When we start working with a client, it’s not uncommon for them to reveal to us that they have stuff in an offsite storage unit. And...

Does your car feel like a second home to you? We eat and drink in our car; we store our summer chairs, blankets, sports equipment, and...

My client: “I want to recycle a majority of these boxes in my basement.” Me: “What???!!!!” I was not overreacting to my client’s...

I was recently helping a client remove the clutter from her living room when she got stumped by a glass cube photo of her very recent...

It has been an ongoing process to work with my almost-teenager son to reorganize his room and remove “keeper” items that are no longer...

This is a favorite from our Blog Archives—some great advice and insight. Enjoy! Organizing has taught me that when I feel overwhelmed...

I currently live in 1,100 sq ft and it is the largest space I have ever lived in. The smallest space I ever lived in was roughly 150 sq...

I recently spent time with my sister, but this time it was in a bit of a role reversal–she was the accountability partner for me, the...

This month I have been working with my family on having a clear dining room table and kitchen counter. We went through the usual steps of...

I know you cringe to think about it, but the holiday season is ramping up. You probably still remember the cluttered rooms from last...

In my 15+ years as a professional organizer, I have come across many couples and families in conflict over clutter, failing organizing...

In Part 1 of this topic, I discussed what Death Cleaning is: a technique originating in Sweden (“Dostadning”), death cleaning is a way to...

This is a favorite blog post from our archives. We originally posted this in 2018 but have recently heard from many clients who were...

In working with clients with ADHD I frequently see a variety of interests and hobbies. Those with the ability to hyperfocus can become...