17, Jul 2017
Yes, it sounds like a good idea to rent a storage unit. There are a variety of reasons: you may be downsizing, in rental limbo, your home doesn’t have enough storage space, and so on. I’ve had many clients who believe they need to store furniture, accessories or personal items for the… Read more
10, Jul 2017
Don’t get me wrong, I love storage solutions. With a little ingenuity, you can install shelves in your entryway, bike hooks in the garage or build clever window seat boxes to hide kitchen paraphernalia. There are wonderful baskets, boxes, hooks and drawer organizers that corral your necessities and keep them… Read more
19, Jun 2017
Beyond assisting homeowners to edit the volume of their life possessions, we also have another important job: finding secret hiding places. Many people have secret spots in their homes where they hide valuable items like money, jewelry, or important documents. Often, these spots are so private that they are overlooked… Read more
25, Mar 2017
Are you putting off spring cleaning because you don’t know what to do with your old stuff? If you want to purge with purpose in 2017, here are some tips from my Breakfast Television Vancouver spot. 1. Towels and Blankets Help out local organizations that care for animals. Contact the… Read more
24, Mar 2017
If you missed my CBC BC Almanac radio segment, here are some tips I shared on how to begin spring cleaning or, as I prefer to call it, “Spring Clearing.” 1. Determine Your Spring Cleaning Goal Decide why you want to clear before you begin your task. You will be… Read more
23, Mar 2017
We’re generally concerned with the important stuff like transporting furniture and possessions to our new home when we move. But, if you’ve ever renovated or upgraded the home you’re moving from, you may have leftover renovation materials you have no intention of bringing with you. You want to be socially… Read more
21, Mar 2017
Did you know studies show a clean and tidy home makes people happier? It’s true! It can be overwhelming to tackle cleaning every room in your home at once. But spring cleaning your kitchen is always a good idea. As one of the most used rooms in your home, the… Read more
25, Jan 2017
As a Professional Organizer, I can assure you that an efficient office storage system is one of the best investments you can make. Think of the hours you’ve spent trying to find things instead of actually working. It’s a waste of time! To help organize your office area, I suggest… Read more
23, Jan 2017
Yes, it’s difficult to do, but downsizing to a smaller space can be incredibly rewarding. It’s the perfect opportunity to shed unnecessary baggage and surround yourself with what matters most. Downsizing isn’t an easy process. Many of your items will have memories (or aspirations!) attached to them. But you can… Read more
24, Oct 2016
Moving requires a lot of decisions. And when it comes to choosing what items to bring with you to your new home, I always talk to my clients about the “3 Passes Approach”. When you’re moving or downsizing, this method can be beneficial. First Pass When you’ve decided to move… Read more
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