As a proclaimed “pack rat” growing up, I am blown away by my child’s ability to make decisions about items in his room that no longer...

Practical tips to help corral items and maintain a tidy home.

Decluttering your closet isn’t just about making space—it is about creating a wardrobe that works for you, that is organized, efficient, and

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...

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...

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...

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...

A friend asked me recently what I was going to do on a day off, and I told them, “Probably a bunch of tiny things that don’t add up to...

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...

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

This question was posed during the recent NAPO 2022 Annual Conference in Baltimore, where our team learned from industry leaders about...

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...

“But, Ma, I might play with that someday!” Sound familiar? I assure you that you are not alone. My eleven-year-old has a difficult time...