Small Project Organizing: The Junk Drawer

First, I would like to thank all of you who took the time to take last month’s poll “What Organizing Topics Are on Your Mind?” The clear winner was “Small Organizing Projects I Can Do Myself.” Toward that end, I would like to present to you the subject of the junk drawer. By its very … Continue reading Small Project Organizing: The Junk Drawer

What Organizing Topics are on Your Mind?

Since I began writing the Maur Organized Newsletter, I have been writing about what is on my mind. Sometimes inspiration comes from outside sources, such as an industry award on a product, or perhaps a season-appropriate topic. Other times, my newsletter is written about what I am organizing at my own home at the moment. … Continue reading What Organizing Topics are on Your Mind?

How to find the Right Amount of Organizing Assistance

Whenever I tell a new acquaintance that I am a professional organizer, the most common response is, “oh, you don’t want to come to my house!” That tells me that people feel disorganized, which is not surprising with our hectic lives. But, what many people don’t understand is that your home does not have to … Continue reading How to find the Right Amount of Organizing Assistance

Peel Back the Layers; Organizing Step-by-Step

You can’t organize a cluttered home by yourself in one day. There, I said it. A crew of professionals can make a huge difference, and there are times when that is the best method for making a change. For this newsletter, however, I am speaking to those of you who wish to organize on your … Continue reading Peel Back the Layers; Organizing Step-by-Step