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Lessons from Hoarding Expert Matt Paxton

Collecting vs. Hoarding We recently attended a workshop by Matt Paxton of TV shows “Hoarders” and “Legacy List with Matt Paxton” (PBS.) Matt ...

Making Moving Easy: Moving In and Beyond

You’re in the final stretch! At this point you may be a bit worn out and ready for this whole move to be done. Hang in there and stay focused through ...

Gift Guilt

Unwanted gifts can clutter our homes. How can we deal with the guilt of passing on things we don't want or can't use? The hand knit sweater from Aunt ...

Making Moving Easy: Pack Early

The first blog installment about moving was "planning ahead." Now - at least 4 weeks from move day - it’s time to get into action. Packing, if you ...

Making Moving Easy: Planning Ahead

While there’s no way to make moving completely stress-free, with some forethought you can keep the move manageable. There’s a lot to cover so we’re ...

Tips For Making Organizing Choices Easy

If it takes more than one step to put something away, that’s a clue that it needs a new home. It takes so much more energy to put something away when ...

Declutter Your Life, Not Just Your Stuff

Clutter isn’t just stuff, it can be anything that isn’t reflecting your true self, that no longer serves you. It can be a toxic relationship and ...

Utility Hooks Optimize Vertical Storage

As Professional Organizers we’re all about being intentional about how you store things. The garage, laundry room, or utility closet are often ...

Celebrating Little Libraries

As Professional Organizers we love to find ways to repurpose and rehome items our clients no longer need or use. Little Free Library -- a non-profit ...

There Is No “maybe” in Decision Making

You’re going through a pile of clothes, ready to make some space and get rid of some things. Your Keep pile is reasonable, and you’re feeling good ...