Have you ever had that moment when your day is going great, you’re feeling pretty good, and then you pull into your driveway, hit the garage door opener, and—bam—instant regret? The door slowly rolls up, revealing a chaotic mess of storage bins, half-finished projects, and sports gear that hasn’t seen the light of day in … Read more
How useful is recycling… really? That’s something many of us wonder. Here’s an answer, along with tips on how to improve the odds that what you recycle will get another life. In a nutshell, less than you may hope, but more than you may think. In NC, processors estimate that about 80% of what is … Read more
Overwhelmed by your stuff? Click here to find 5 tips for analyzing your lifestyle needs, and start creating home organizing systems for yourself. Last month we talked about How to Reduce Daily Stress by de-cluttering. Now you have an idea of how and why sorting and streamlining can help ease your stress levels. This month we … Read more
Looking for a way to reduce daily stress? De-clutter! Here’s a summary of how it helps, and a few quick tips for putting this simple solution to work for you. In Part 2 we’ll dive deeper into crafting systems that work. There’s a lot to living in the 21st C that’s exciting — miraculous even … Read more
One thing’s for certain, a day in the life of a professional organizer is rarely the same as one that came before! Whether you’re thinking of working with an organizer, or just curious about organizing as a profession, this post pulls back the curtain for you! If you’ve ever wondered what an organizer does, and … Read more
These pro tips will show you how to keep your pantry organized—whether yours is walk-in size or part of a cupboard. We all have days when we’re rushing like crazy, with NO time to spare (is that the norm in your house too?). Groceries get thrown in the cart, then shoved into pantry spaces willy-nilly… … Read more
Choosing the containers for organizing a space often holds people back from even getting started, but it’s not so hard if you follow a few basic guidelines like these. Have you ever opened your closet, cupboard, or drawer, and not been able to find what you’re looking for—even though you’re positive it’s there? You’re not … Read more
Here are my top tips for linen closet organizing, so you can find, remove and replace your sheets, towels and blankets, headache-free. Sheets and towels, blankets and table linens… some of our bulkiest and most awkward to fold, items regularly need to be manhandled into one of our homes’ skinniest storage spaces. How often have … Read more
When we first start looking at houses or apartments, closet space is typically high on most of our wish lists. Yet once we’re living there, coming up with ideas on how to organize a closet can feel a lot like sitting in front of a huge pile of pieces from one of those DIY furniture … Read more
Do you find yourself putting off the task of organizing your rooms, cupboards, closets, and other spaces? You’re not alone! Even though a cluttered space can weigh you down, the thought of having to figure out what to do with those items you no longer need can be overwhelming. Let’s face it, many of us … Read more