Garages are one of the most common clutter hotspots in the home. They often become a catch-all for tools, seasonal décor, sports equipment and items that don’t have a clear home inside the house. With the right organizing strategy, however, your garage can become tidy, functional and easy to maintain. As a home and garage organizer, I always remind clients …
HOW TO STOP PROCRASTINATING AND GET ORGANIZED
“I’ll get to it later.” “I’ll do it tomorrow.” “I just don’t feel like it right now.” I’ve said these words to myself more times than I can count. Truth be told, probably on a daily basis. Even as a home organizer, I’m not immune to procrastination. There’s always that one task that keeps getting pushed to the bottom of …
Working From Home Podcast: Home Organization and Productivity Tips
If you’ve suddenly found yourself working from home or you simply want to create a more productive and organized home office, this podcast is packed with practical, real-life tips to help make the transition easier. In my very first podcast appearance, I share simple strategies to help you create a functional workspace, reduce distractions, stay productive and establish healthy boundaries …
How to Create an Organized Home During Stressful Times
Life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges our way. Maybe you’re recovering from surgery, caring for a sick child, navigating a difficult season of life or simply spending more time at home than usual. During stressful or uncertain times, it’s easy for clutter and disorganization to make everything feel even more overwhelming. While we can’t always control what’s happening …
The SOS Spring Cleaning Guide: Tips From A Professional Organizer
Spring cleaning gets all the attention, but I’m more about spring organizing. When your stuff is neat and tidy, your home naturally feels cleaner. Think about it. You can give your home a fresh, clean feel without picking up a dust cloth. Now don’t get me wrong, clean is great. I love clean! But an uncluttered home looks cleaner than …
Two Habits of Organized People: Simple Home Organizer Tips to Stay Tidy
Clients ask me all the time what my own home looks like and how much time my husband and I spend organizing. They’re often surprised when I tell them the answer is almost none. We don’t spend weekends reorganizing or constantly resetting our spaces. That’s because we rely on two simple habits that make staying organized feel effortless. These habits …
Organizing Therapy for Art Therapy Rooms: Smart Organizng Solutions Project
I had the honor and privilege of helping design, set up and organize two art therapy rooms for a Denver metro nonprofit organization that supports children ages 4 to 18. The work they do is truly meaningful, and I wanted to help create spaces that felt calm, functional and easy to maintain so therapists could focus on the kids, not …
Start Off the New Year Organized: Tips from a Professional Home Organizer
Getting organized is a great feeling, but it can also feel overwhelming when you don’t know where to begin. The good news is that organizing doesn’t have to happen all at once. Small, thoughtful changes can make a big difference in creating a tidy home and bringing peace of mind. These simple strategies will help you declutter, create a place …
Get Rid of Prescription Drugs Safely: Tips From a Home Organizer
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 …