Explore expert home organization tips from Organizing Boston! From decluttering strategies to storage solutions, get inspired to create an organized home.
Now is the time of year to bring out your spring clothing and put away all those bulky winter duds. When storing your off-season clothing, follow these practical guidelines to avoid damage from insects, mildew and mold. Important Be sure to wash and dry all garments thoroughly before storing. Do not store clothes in plastic…
Use Vertical Space – Most people store their shoes on long, low shoe racks. This takes up valuable wall space. Instead, go vertical. Purchase a tall shoe storage cabinet, or use a tall bookcase with doors. Example: Shoe cabinet with 3 compartments or Bookcase with glass-door Hang Them – Use shoe pockets or racks that…
Have you been thinking of decluttering your basement, attic, and garage for years? Is this the year you will do something about it? One way to get rid of items you no longer need is to have a yard sale. And Spring is the perfect time to do it! Our professional organizers can help you. …
Spring is here! We can finally put away those bulky, itchy winter coats and sweaters and break out the sandals and shorts. Use this opportunity to clean out your closets and de-clutter your wardrobe. The first step is to sort through everything. Get rid of anything you haven’t worn all season, anything that doesn’t fit or…
Welcome Spring! Here is a great list of tips on how to get the most out of your spring cleaning session. Better Homes and Gardens offers a step-by-step guide for getting your home into shape for spring. Read on for more……
As the warmer weather arrives, we are getting excited to wear our favorite spring clothes. From tips on how to declutter, donate, and arrange your essentials, we find practical solutions and inspiration for our closets in this article from About.com. Check it out….
We look forward to warmer weather, lighter clothing, and outside activities. As we all prepare our closets for the season change, we offer you some myths about decluttering to consider from the author of The Happiness Project, Gretchen Rubin. One of the realizations she had about happiness while writing her book is that outer order…
As the tax deadline approaches, there are many things you can do to ease this sometimes stressful process. Providing your information to your accountant in an organized manner can save you money in tax preparation costs. You are less likely to miss deductions when you have receipts for all your expenses in a folder. Creating…
Watch us on Hoarding: Buried Alive tonight at 8:00pm on TLC! Organizing Boston’s founder Sarah Buckwalter and her team help Valerie clear our her condemned home and save her from being evicted.
Compulsive hoarding behavior has been associated with health risks, impaired functioning, economic burden, and adverse effects on friends and family members. If you know someone who is a hoarder, here’s how to help: Get them or relative to a doctor. People who hoard are not usually motivated to seek professional help as they do not recognize there…