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
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,
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
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
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,
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
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!
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
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
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