Kitchen set up after the renovation/move
I worked with Dalia* who was moving into another unit after a big renovation. The new kitchen space was set up differently from the old one. She was asking for help to make the new … Continue reading
Category Archives: Packing & moving
Minimizing food waste before moving
I’ve had clients ask about where to donate frozen food as they were moving out of state. Most food banks will not take frozen food from homes for food safety reasons which is understandable. More … Continue reading
Who are your clients?
I get this question a lot, “Who are your typical clients.” People are naturally curious. Believe it or not, most of my clients are organized. Things are contained. Clients know where things are, more or … Continue reading
Unpack after a flood
Abigail* called in a panic to let me know her basement flooded and she plus her husband had to move out for the cleaning and repainting. A company came to pack up, put their things … Continue reading
Silver lining of moving
As I was packing up my stuff for the move, I found items that no longer fit my lifestyle. I had the space to store in my closet on the top shelf, but it had … Continue reading
Beauty of packing and moving
Yes, packing and moving is not without stress. As I was packing up for my move, I kept finding things I had been looking for a long while. Or found things that I couldn’t figure … Continue reading
Do you know the current size of dinner plates being sold in the USA?
Eleven to thirteen inches in diameter! “Since 1960 the overall surface area of an average dinner plate has increased 36 percent. The average dinner plate we commonly use today measures 11 or 12 inches across. … Continue reading
Is it possible to have too many pet items?
Yes, pet toys are cute to buy or give as gifts. Pets, like children, can get overwhelmed by the overabundance of toys and clothes. Pets, like children, do have favorites as well. If you’re finding … Continue reading
Behind the scene
Last February I worked with Ulysses who relocated to another state for his job. He left the furniture behind to stage his home as it goes on the market. He returned a few months later … Continue reading
Is it really worth saving ALL the packing boxes?
During the polar vortex in Chicago last year, many pipes burst and caused flooding damaging items left on or close to the ground. Time, energy and money were spent cleaning up the mess. So, was … Continue reading