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: TIP
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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
Gift to keep or not?
When I lived in Boston, more than 10 years ago, I acquired two Chicago posters that show the names of different neighborhoods. I loved seeing the name of neighborhoods I’ve never heard of or figuring … 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
In search of functional storage space
I worked with Brianna* who works from her living room occasionally. The beauty of working from home also comes with challenges, especially when there wasn’t a system in place for putting stuff away after work. … 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
Letting go of unused medicines
Do you know that some of the big name pharmacies carry drop-off medicine boxes? Always ask your local pharmacy about it. I had to get antibiotics for a strep throat and when it wasn’t working … 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
How purging and reorganizing a closet can make you feel 10+lbs lighter
This is one of the best lines I’ve heard from my client recently after we sorted through her closet: “I feel 10 lbs. lighter.” Zena* loves getting dressed in her walk-in closet until it turns … Continue reading
Setting up home office space right
Adam wanted to reclaim his attic home office cluttered with papers and lacking organization. By placing a recycling bin, paper shredder, and storage solutions conveniently, he improved efficiency. We also sorted obsolete or unused electronics and relocated printer supplies for easy access. This decluttering significantly enhanced his office functionality and cleanliness. Continue reading