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Author: Ellen Gurwitz

Clearing Office Clutter and Planning a Move, Part Three

Renate and I continued our work on clearing office clutter, as she prepares for a move to senior housing. We devoted most of our session to a set of shelves across from the desk. As ever, we worked top-to-bottom. The

Ellen Gurwitz May 12, 2025 Office, Success Stories Read more

Clearing Closet Clutter

In our next session, Amy and I worked to clear closet clutter. The walk-in closet held two file cabinets, boxes on shelves, somewhat-folded sleeping bags and other items. We began by clearing the floor, pulling out a variety of bags,

Ellen Gurwitz May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 Closet, Success Stories Read more

Clearing Office Clutter and Planning a Move, Part Two

As Renate gets ready for her move to senior housing, we devoted another session to clearing office clutter. This time, we focused on a counter across from the desk. As is my practice as a professional organizer, we would work

Ellen Gurwitz May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 Office, Success Stories Read more

Working Our Way Around the Basement, Part 2

In another session, Dorothy and I continued working our way along the wall with shelving units. We would clear more basement clutter on the next set of shelves. I again suggested my professional organizer’s tried-and-true method of working top-to-bottom. Relatively

Ellen Gurwitz May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 Basement, Success Stories Read more

Crafts Room Closet Clutter Cleared!

  In our next project together, Jeanne and I cleared the crafts room closet clutter. It wasn’t bad at all, certainly not like some seen in the twelve years of operating De-clutter Me! As is my professional organizer’s tried-and-true practice,

Ellen Gurwitz April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 Closet, Crafts Room, Success Stories Read more

Clearing Dining Room Table Clutter

Amy saw a posting about a talk I would present at the town library. She wasn’t able to attend, but contacted me afterwards. Could I help in her house? Sure! As a first project, we would work in the dining

Ellen Gurwitz April 9, 2025April 10, 2025 Dining Room, Success Stories Read more

Clearing Crafts Room Clutter

I met Jeanne at a talk I presented to a group of retired educators, showing lots of “before” and “after” photos, and sharing my work process. Afterwards, she hired me on the spot to help in her condo – yay!

Ellen Gurwitz April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 Crafts Room, Success Stories Read more

Clearing Office Clutter and Planning a Move, Part One

Renate and I know each other from volunteering at concerts together. Her house could use some help, as she plans a move to senior housing. Some serious downsizing is in order! One session was devoted to clearing office clutter. As

Ellen Gurwitz April 2, 2025April 10, 2025 Office, Success Stories Read more

Clearing Kitchen Clutter and Improving Reach

Rosanne got in touch. We worked together once before the pandemic. Did she remember me? Yes; in fact, I’d recently seen her on local TV news. Could I help to clear kitchen clutter? Sure! We worked on several cupboards and

Ellen Gurwitz March 31, 2025April 2, 2025 Kitchen, Success Stories Read more

Working Our Way Around the Basement, Part 1

Dorothy got in touch. Her daughter had mentioned me, recommended by a friend. She and her husband moved to their condo at the beginning of the pandemic. The main living space was neat, but lots of stuff ended up in

Ellen Gurwitz March 30, 2025April 3, 2025 Basement, Success Stories Read more
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