Tips for Organizing Clutter and Much More

Downsizing Definitions: Value and Worth

Beautiful pieces for sale at a flea market - value vs worth

When helping clients declutter and downsize, they often wish to sell possessions that they no longer need or want. When placing items for sale, there is often confusion about an item’s value and worth. First, let’s look at a few definitions. Definitions Market Value This is simply the most probable… Read more

The Joy of Paper Planners

rainbow of paper planner notebooks with pen

In this digital age, we’re online almost all the time. We stare at screens and type on keyboards. There is always a new app or widget that promotes itself as “the best way to be organized and productive.” But for people like me who are “doodlers,” we feel a little… Read more

How to Organize Food Storage Containers

Linda and Lil' Chu on couch demonstrating how to organize food storage containers

My sidekick, Lil’ Chu, is convinced that her dishwasher “eats” her food storage containers. Although it isn’t true, it’s common in many households to have mismatched lids and bottoms. I show one simple organizational solution in our latest video and provide many more below. Declutter and Downsize Go through the… Read more

What to Do With That Old Piano

Old piano with sheet music

If you have a piano that you no longer want, you’re not alone. In fact, I work with many clients who face the dilemma: what to do with that old piano. There are many reasons people no longer want their pianos. For example, they downsize and can’t fit it into… Read more

Declutter Your Computer

computer on desk with messy icons all over screen

As entrepreneurs, we use computers to manage our business, and they often do double-duty as our home computer. They work hard, but we don’t realize how disorganized our accounts and the hard drive can get because we don’t see a physical mess. But over time, your system will slow down… Read more

Organizing Those Tangled Cables

Lil' Chu and Linda Chu sitting on sofa discussing those tangled cables

In our recent video, my sidekick Lil’ Chu struggles with those tangled cables found in almost every home and office. Below I provide details on how to wrangle those tangles. Untangle, Sort, Categorize Carefully untangle and unravel the cords. Put aside any broken or damaged cables and place them into… Read more

All About the Consignment Process

living room set up in Coast Consignment Store

Many of our residential clients who are moving, downsizing, or decluttering ask us about selling their unwanted goods by consignment. To help readers learn more about the process, I invited Tina Beer Hamlin of Coast Consignment to tell us all about the consignment process. Tell us about Coast Consignment. Coast… Read more

Business Continuity Plan

people leaning over a table covered in papers - a business continuity plan

A family member is in the hospital, and you have to be across the country to care for them. A thief stole your laptop from your car. A storm has knocked out your internet service. Disasters are a part of life. But the ability of your business to function during… Read more

Declutter and Organize Sheets, Blankets, and More

bed with blue sheets and blankets with picture above bed on off-white wall

It’s a common scenario in many houses. Homeowners root and rummage through overstuffed linen closets and cram-packed bins, trying to find the sheets, blankets, and duvets they need. Often when I do residential organizing, my clients ask how many sets of bedding they need. My answer is always, “It depends.”… Read more

What to Pack in Your Suitcase for a Move

person preparing to pack suitcase for a move

One of my top ten tips for a stress-free move is to pack your suitcase as if you were going on a working vacation. Even if you are moving locally, you might have to stay in a hotel or at a friend’s place unexpectedly. For example, there might be a… Read more