Posts Tagged: declutter

Organize Your Home to Appeal to Buyers

17, Oct 2017

When I step into an orderly home, I feel a sense of calm and welcome. And if you’re shopping for a new home, this neatness can certainly appeal to buyers. It can also indicate another selling point too – that the owners are maintaining their home behind the scenes. Are… Read more

3 Reasons You Don’t Need a Storage Unit

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

Why You Should Purge Instead of Making Storage Space

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

We Find the Secret Hiding Places

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

Breakfast Television: Purge With Purpose – 2017 Edition

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

BC Almanac: How to Begin Spring Cleaning

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

What to Do With Leftover Renovation Materials

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

Spring Cleaning Your Kitchen: 3 Things to Target

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

Quick Guide: Organizing Office Storage

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

Downsize Your Home in 5 Basic Steps

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