Why We Don’t Store Candles in the Garage – Getting ready for summer: Part 1

In case you have blanked it from your mind, it gets HOT here in the Valley of the Sun. Average temperatures are in the triple-digits June through September. June 26, 1990 reached an all-time high of 122°F! While everyone has...

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Keep or Toss – How long should I keep my papers?

Step 1: Toss what you can A lot of what you’ve got stashed in those piles of paperwork and in your overflowing file cabinets can probably be pitched. Just make sure you protect your identity by shredding anything that contains...

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What Does Hiring an Organizer Look Like?

While often brought in for an immediate need, a professional organizer will also work with her client to help learn strategies to stay organized. After all, what good does it do if a week later you slip back into...

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Selling Clutter

Selling Clutter When pricing items for resale, remember an item is worth only what someone else will pay for it.  Many times our stuff has value to us in addition to its worth. But that value is emotional or historical, not...

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Moving Prep 101

Moving Prep 101 Moving is a major event and can be stressful and overwhelming. However, a good game plan and sufficient lead time will make it a far less painful experience.    The following guidance is based on my experience as...

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Repurpose memories – Part 1

Many people have to cope with clutter in their closets. But there comes a point where clothing turns into memorabilia.  Perhaps it is from a departed family member, symbolizes your adventurous youth, or is the dress you got married...

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