The devastating tornadoes in the Midwest this spring and the risk of hurricanes in the months ahead are a clear reminder of the importance of having an up-to-date inventory of your household possessions. Though homeowner’s or renter’s insurance will pay to replace your belongings, the impetus is on you to provide a complete list of… Continue Reading »
If the upcoming July 4th holiday means vacation, don’t overlook the importance of organizing things at home before you travel. Though it’s fun to focus on the things you’ll do while you’re away as you prepare for vacation, your return home will be more enjoyable if you organize before you go. Secure your home As… Continue Reading »
My NYC home office is organized and the makeover is finally complete! As with many home office organizing projects in NYC, it took longer than I would have liked but the end result was well worth the wait. I experienced many of the same challenges that my clients face when tackling their home office or… Continue Reading »
An organized handbag pays off in simple yet important ways as any professional organizer will tell you when sharing handbag organizing tips. You can find your keys or your bus/subway card when you need them. Your receipts are in one place, ready to be filed. Your credit cards, ATM card and ID are safe, helping… Continue Reading »
If New Yorkers learned anything from Hurricane Sandy last fall, it’s the importance of organizing all essential items and being prepared. Getting organized before a hurricane threatens is the key to being prepared. And while the storms are often associated with late summer and early fall, hurricane season officially began on June 1. Scientists at… Continue Reading »
As a professional organizer, an area I often see neglected is the organization of personal photos. No doubt there are some of you reading this whose photos are meticulously organized and your scrapbooks are up-to-date through last weekend. But most folks struggle with organizing photos – from downloading digital images from the camera, remembering to… Continue Reading »