Many homes have a collection of unused or expired medications tucked away in medicine cabinets, drawers or bins. While it may seem harmless to hold onto them, keeping old prescription drugs can create clutter, confusion and even safety risks. Taking the time to declutter these items is an important step toward creating a tidy, organized home and protecting your family. …
A Crafty Makeover: Craft Room Organization Project
One of the most fun projects I’ve worked on was transforming a former bedroom into a dedicated craft room. My client shared that her grandchildren don’t sleep over as often now that they’re older, so she decided it was time to reimagine the space. Instead of an unused guest room, she wanted a functional area where all her craft supplies …
The Big Basement Clean Out – Basement Declutter and Organization Project
This basement had become overwhelming for the homeowner every time she stepped downstairs. Like many basements, it had slowly turned into the dumping ground for anything the family didn’t know what to do with. Boxes were stacked, holiday décor was buried and it was nearly impossible to access the shelving that already existed in the space. The clutter made the …
Master Closet Makeover – Professional Home Organizer
This master closet had become a catchall for clothing, accessories, paperwork and random household clutter. While the closet itself had great potential, the lack of systems made it difficult for my clients to find what they needed or fully enjoy the space. Like so many closets, it had slowly become overstuffed and overwhelming; it was time for a master closet …
The Big Paper Purge: Decluttering and Organizing for a Home Sale
Preparing a home for sale can feel overwhelming under the best of circumstances. But when you’re also managing a parent’s estate, organizing decades of paperwork and preparing a longtime family home for the market, the emotional and physical workload can quickly become exhausting. This Park Hill homeowner had spent years helping manage her mother’s affairs and maintaining the family home. …
5 TIPS FOR A MORE ORGANIZED MOVE FROM A PROFESSIONAL HOME ORGANIZER
Moving is one of the biggest transitions a household can go through. Between packing, coordinating movers and settling into a new space, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the process. As a home organizer, I’ve learned that a little planning and organizing ahead of time can make a big difference. When you approach a move with the goal of decluttering …
Taking Control of Kitchen Clutter Spots: A Kitchen Organizing Transformation
The kitchen is one of the hardest-working spaces in any home. It’s where meals are prepared, snacks are grabbed, coffee is brewed and conversations happen. For many families, the kitchen also becomes the household command center for schedules, paperwork and everyday life. With so much activity happening in one space, it’s no surprise that kitchen clutter can quickly build up. …
Pack Smart: Simple Travel Packing Tips From a Professional Organizer
Packing for a trip can sometimes feel like a puzzle. How do you fit everything you need into one suitcase without overpacking, wrinkling your clothes or creating total chaos once you arrive at your destination? As a professional home organizer, I’ve learned that good organizing habits apply just as much to travel as they do to your home. A thoughtfully …
‘Tis the Season to Get Organized: Holiday Home Decluttering Tips
The holiday season has a way of sneaking up on all of us. One minute it’s Halloween decorations and pumpkin spice, and the next minute Thanksgiving dinners, holiday guests and gift wrapping have completely taken over the house. That’s exactly why this is the perfect time to declutter and organize your home before the busy season begins. As a …