09, Sep 2024
You worked hard to declutter your books. You let go of items you didn’t need or “spark joy.” All that remains is what you use and love – so why does your bookshelf still look messy? In fact, there are two aspects of untidiness; one is you have too many… Read more
07, Aug 2023
The years from kindergarten to high school graduation are filled with memories. Of course, school is where we learn languages, arts, maths, and sciences, but we also make friends and have unforgettable experiences. It’s no wonder we have so many souvenirs from our school days. However, carefully curating and organizing… Read more
15, May 2023
People rent storage units for many reasons. They might need to store household goods during a home renovation or when moving from one house to another. Occasionally, families need to downsize an older relative to a smaller home, and they need more time to sort through all the possessions, so… Read more
24, Apr 2023
Recently, we worked with a client who needed help sorting paperwork. It’s a time-consuming job because you must read and interpret the information on the paper before deciding what to do with it. In fact, this client had several years’ worth of documents in piles, boxes, and filing cabinets around… Read more
22, Nov 2021
There are three basic methods to declutter your home. Some techniques work better than others. The strategy you use depends on the type of clutter, where it is located, and your own working style. I’ve listed the three best methods to declutter and how and when to use each type…. Read more
27, Apr 2020
We’ve mentioned before that decluttering and downsizing before you move can result in lower moving costs. But, there may be some advantages if you declutter after you move. You may be in a situation where you do not have enough time to declutter before moving. This happened to a friend… 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
29, Sep 2015
Keys are part of life, but bulky key rings are a choice. I’ve been using an innovative system to organize my keys by KeySmart, and I love it! The founder of KeySmart had the same problem that is common to everybody. His key ring was bulky, uncomfortable and noisy. Stop… Read more
15, Nov 2005
We all love taking photographs, but few of us enjoy organizing our photographs into albums. Instead, we dump all our cherished memories into boxes and piles. Some still remain in the envelopes that they came in from the photo-developing studio. Whatever your dilemma, there is a solution to conquer photo… Read more
20, Apr 2005
Have you given up on your storage space? Like most, storage and utility rooms become a dumping ground for your belongings when clearing other areas in your home. Often, you place items in your storage rooms that you promise to sort through later or items that you can’t bear to… Read more
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