Before we get started on storage bins and containers, I’d like to mention that I do not suggest bins to store clothes, bedding, linens, etc. They take up valuable real estate space in you home/apartment/condo. I highly recommend space bag zip…

Creating systems is essential to finding what you need when you need it. I’m sure you’ve heard “a place for everything and everything in its place. “ And that is everything from keys to pencils. While looking through your belongings…

Let me introduce you to Jen Granulo, author and guest blogger who is going to share how cleaning saves you money, time & our planet. And, as a professional organizer I’m always trying to find you more space. Would you believe me…

You open your laundry room storage cabinet(s) and everything is crammed into it. You have to take half the stuff out to get at or find what you need…FRUSTRATING! Seven Steps to help you get your laundry room storage organized….

Getting and staying organized in Newmarket isn’t easy. If you’re struggling to conquer clutter once and for all here are 25 of my favourite low-cost organizing tips for getting and staying organized in Newmarket. Many of them are environmentally friendly, too!…

Vertical Organizing When you are running out of floor space and wonder how you can make everything fit – look up. You might not be able to squeeze another bookcase in; however, you can certainly put shelves and lots of…

Kitchen Organizing Solutions  Kitchen drawer organizing got you feeling annoyed?  Every time you open your cutlery or utensil drawer and everything inside slides around. You now have utensils, egg lifters, measuring spoons and more all piled up. I’m a natural…

COVID-19 doesn’t need to stop us from everything. COVID-19 has provided the opportunity for you to start those organizing projects that you simply did not have time for or didn’t have any help to get it done. For those of…

House Showing Survival Tips for Life in the Real Estate Market Whether you’ve already put in a conditional offer on your dream home or you’re being forced to move for a job transfer, if your house is on the real estate…

Organizing Solutions that work for small spaces including the kid’s rooms. The kids are back to school. And I’m sure that you are finding with everyone’s hectic schedules that staying on top of keeping everyone and everything organized can be…

Are your mornings filled with Chaos and a Household that feels Out of Control… When it comes to family home organization Bradford, in most homes mom is the one getting the kids off to school. BUT there are many dad’s out…

When it comes to home organization Barrie habits, I hear Mom’s say that they Feel Overwhelmed by the Clutter and Disorganization in their home. The focus is often on seeing the “glass Half Empty.” Please STOP comparing yourself to your Mother and your Grandmother. Many moms’ today are…

You’re filled with the spirit of Christmas! It’s time to decorate and turn your home into a magical place – Right? Hold on… Put on the brakes and lets get serious about how many Christmas Decorations you have. Do you need,…

Planning out your day is one of the most important things you can do in time management. And, it increases your efficiency and productivity. Time management is a skill and something you get better at as you practice it. 1. Plan your day on paper for…

This is a wonderful CLUTTER article by Mikael Cho that addresses not just how and why we have clutter in our home, our work place and our lives, BUT what we can do about it. A few years ago, I worked at a web design agency…

I would like to introduce you to a cleaning expert Marlene Mills, Queen of Clean at Team Chore Busters. She has saved my clients time, money and the environment by making the old look new again, rather than replacing. Here are three easy cleaning tips: 1. …

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow! And I imagine that you might still be re wondering what to buy for that special person in your life. Valentine’s Day might even be leaving you feeling stressed out emotionally and even financially if you…

Yesterday I was having a conversation with my client Amanda in Barrie. Last Spring we did some work in the home that included working with her 10 year daughter on closet organizing Barrie and set up systems and solutions in…

Home Organization Steps – Where to Start? I was having a chat with one of my readers recently about home organization steps Orillia. She shared that she follows all my home organization tips to help her organize and maintain her home and…

I know Christmas has not yet arrived but it is only a few days away and so is Boxing Day. Boxing Day is a holiday traditionally celebrated the day following Christmas Day, when servants and tradespeople would receive gifts, known as a…

I’ve had several calls recently where people have gone out and done not one BUT several shopping trips to buy the latest in home organization products. Spring is absolutely a great time to get organized and I understand that you are excited….

I would like to dispel some of the myths around hoarding. I work with hoarders and most of you or the people you know and love are not hoarders.Worldwide an estimated 1 to 2.5 percent of the population is hoarders. Not many considering our planet…

Closet Organizing Systems and the thought of organizing just feels a bit Overwhelming. Brrrr! I was just wearing shorts yesterday and this morning it’s 8 degrees in Innisfil with only a high of 14. Where did the summer go? Sadly, fall is here and it’s time to…

Basement Organizing can be done easily in a focused effort to get rid of all those things you no longer need, use or love. When basement organizing if you need to do this slowly, my recommendation is to schedule a minimum of 2 uninterrupted hours over…

Organizing Myths that might surprise you. Organizing Myth #1: I’ve tried everything and nothing seems to work for me. In organizing Did you know that the “Number One Reason” people cannot get or stay organized is because they are doing things they…

When organizing children’s rooms, solutions must fit the child. For organizing younger children closets, remove the doors entirely. Functional options include: Lower clothing rods help younger children to get their clothing with no or little assistance from parents. Invest in child-sized hangers….

 Organizing kids rooms – there are many options available. So, let’s start with a toy library .  In organizing kids room, tailor the effort to the child. Use open bins that are easy for children to see toys, games and books. Do not overcrowd the bins-make it…

Yes, it’s been a very and hot humid summer. It’s been just as hot for home organization and downsizing. Going or staying these 4 Simple Steps to Home Organization will help you get your home organization completed: Simple steps to home organization is…

School Routines that get kids organized and simplifies everyone’s day and life! It’s back to school routines after another beautiful Canadian summer has flown by. Here are four tips to help you prepare: 1.  Keep a box of school supplies for homework…

Having an Organized Home for any holiday does not have to be a chore, challenging or painful. We see loads of organized home photos on Pinterest, Instagram, TV, in magazines and stores. And we begin to collect them…what to do with so many? 3 Steps to making…

Spring into Organization Already the spring clothes are appearing in the stores. And new updated technology is appearing frequently. Upgraded phones, tablets and all kinds of gadgets for every area of organization in your life. And you love to have…

Re-Purpose Items in your Home Organization  During your home organization project you will find containers that can be used to store items in other spaces or rooms. Situations change. You might not think that you need that item anymore and…

Shoe Organizing for oh so many shoes I walk into lots homes where there are an abundance of shoes. I’m not going to tell you to toss or give away all your perfectly good shoes and boots. I will share some…

Spring into Home Organization to manage the changing seasons.  And yes, Spring is in the Air! Spring into Home Organization and get started now. It appears that the winter has truly left us. It feels so good to start ridding ourselves…

4 more Easy Home Organization Solutions Innisfil from my Living Organized 101 Series. Whatever your home organization storage needs are, these solutions are inexpensive, flexible, and require no installation at all. The extra lower rack is great for young kids to hang up their items that they wear most…

Condo Organizing Solutions I was organizing a condo yesterday with Evelyn in Aurora. I had never met this lady before. Her daughter purchased her a Living Organized gift certificate at Christmas that she could use at her convenience. We had…

DIY Home Organization Projects are created by many. Some people work really well with tools and others do not. And many people don’t own all the tools required to complete their home organization and home staging projects. My guest blogger this week is…

The thought of organizing closets for most people just feels a bit overwhelming. Where did the summer go?  Fall is officially here today in Innisfil but it will be a high of 27 degrees. Therefore, I am wearing and enjoying my summer clothes. I am…

Easy Organizing Solutions Simplified Saying “Easy Organizing Solutions” can sound easy when it’s being talked about. Thinking about the work involved and completing the tasks can be daunting. And the thought of organizing your entire kitchen in one swoop might feel overwhelming. With…

Keep clutter clearing simple. If clutter clearing or just the word “decluttering” feels overwhelming keep it simple with this clutter clearing method. Get rid of just one thing you don’t need each day. Toss out an old make up container that has expired or you are…

Reducing clutter by Eliminating Duplicates To seriously reduce clutter you might need to be quite brutal with yourself during this process. How many of the same items do you really need? I get that you have more than one egg…

More on Organizing Solutions This past week a client in Barrie showed me this great find to organize her gift-wrapping accessories. An Ikea SKADIS peg board organizing solution. This product is flexible and adaptable. Change it up with a variety of hooks,…

This 2-minute How To Video was shot prior to the close of the clothing consignment shop mentioned in the taping. I suggest you check out Trendy Closet Consignment Store 12 Commerce Park Dr. Unit A in Barrie. More How To Videos on my YouTube Channel 3 other…

Storage – Label, Label, Label For all at-home storage you will want to identify the contents of bins so you know what’s inside. If you are buying bins buy clear when possible. This makes identification of the items easier. Label…

In Home Organization put items away now, rather than later.  It is very tempting to put something down rather than putting it away in its designated place right that moment.  You tell yourself I will put it away later, but…

Cure for Visual Clutter. A pet peeve of mine is visual clutter.  When I come home to Innisfil at the end of along day or walk into a room, I like to see clear surfaces. A place for everything and everything in…

Home Staging is more important than ever with so much inventory on the market right now. You don’t have to break the bank with home staging Orillia. Often I provide home staging on a budget. My client’s home just sold in…

When it comes to home organization solutions one of my biggest pet peeves is shoes scattered all over the front entranceway. This is especially common in homes where there is only a small closet next to the front door or…

When it comes to organizing rules there is no right or wrong way. Did you know that there are No Rules in organizing? There’s no rule that says that sheets must go in linen closets. Some of my clients keep the…

Downsizing your home can happen whether you are staying or moving. Or at any stage or age of life. Have you moved to a smaller home? Have you downsized your stuff to fit that house but not quite enough? Often…

Drawer Organization can be quite overwhelming when you think about getting it all done in a day. These drawer organization dividers help you to keep drawers neat, tidy and allows you and your family to find what they need when…

Unpacking & Home Organization. Whether you are hiring a moving company or planning a DIY move there are a few things that will help you with the Unpacking & Home Organization of your new home. I’m going to back it…

There are many Bedroom Organizing Solutions available. Therefore, today I’m going to focus on my top 3 recommendations. 1. Bedside Organizing Solution. The Bed Butler is a nifty solution however, at a pricy $108.99 I’m suggesting window shopping only.    …

In summer organizing like many of you, I too have things that no longer serve a purpose in my life. They expire. I no longer like them. They don’t fit me or my current lifestyle. So, I purge. I’m always…

Home Organization Maintenance Home Organization is not about getting you organized, it’s about keeping you organized. Home Organization Maintenance was a hot topic last October.  As a result, I have been helping many clients since then to get their homes organized. One…