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Why Decluttering Is So Hard: The Four (False) Values We Give Things
Part Two: The Emotional Attachments Some clutter is easy to spot. It’s the broken lamp. The jeans that haven’t fit since 2009. The random cords that go to absolutely nothing. And then there’s the other kind. The boxes you avoid. The bins in the attic. The items that sit on a shelf that haven't been looked at in years — but somehow you still can’t let go of. This is the emotional stuff. Sentimental and validation-based clutter doesn’t just live in your home — it lives in your


Why Decluttering Is So Hard: The Four (False) Values We Give Things
Part One: The most common reasons clutter stays put. We’ve made it through the holidays and all the busyness and stuff that comes with it. It’s a new year, and the weather is making many of us want to (or have to) stay in the house. It’s the perfect time to turn your motivation to get decluttered into action. And yet, even when we’re motivated…decluttering is still hard. After a massive Kon Mari declutter on my own home over a decade ago and working professionally with client


The Clutter-Free Gift Guide
Clutter-Free Gift Ideas from a professional home organizer for everyone on your list.


From Clutter Queen to Professional Organizer
A fellow Closet Factory designer and I were chatting recently and I mentioned that I used to be a slob. Surprised, she asked, "What...


How Getting Organized Can Change Your Life (Seriously!)
Sure, decluttering makes your home look nice, but the benefits go way beyond avoiding embarrassment when your neighbor unexpectedly drops...


A Pro Organizer's Guide: Spring Cleaning Tasks You May Be Overlooking
Of course decluttering is a part of spring cleaning! As a professional organizer, I love the opportunity spring brings for a fresh start...


How Organized is Your LIFE?
Welcome, 2024. I don't get excited for the New Year as a holiday. There are no parties or resolutions. But this year I welcomed 2024 with...


Beat the Back-to-School Blues
It’s that time again. Believe it or not, one day us parents will miss the chaos of school supply lists, filling out forms, and all of the...
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