One of the common things I see when helping people downsize or de-clutter is the oversized piece(s) of memorabilia. Memorabilia is especially hard to part with because it brings back fond memories of an event or occasion. It could have been a memorial board put together for grandpa’s funeral or even a good luck poster […]
Cash for Clutter!
When de-cluttering your home, one thing to consider before donating items is whether or not you can collect some cash for them. The key here though is to be sure the value of the item(s) is high enough to make up for the time and energy you will need to put into selling. Cash for […]
When to Purge Paperwork
From piles of bills, junk mail and magazines, to stacks of graded schoolwork and receipts, it’s no wonder most people find themselves struggling to tread water in a sea of paperwork. What’s worse than the sheer quantities of paperwork, is that due to it’s multiple forms, shapes and sizes, it’s difficult to keep it organized. […]
Product Recommendation – Heavy Duty Shelving
I often get asked about organizing products that I really like. In the past couple months I found a garage shelving unit I highly recommend. In fact, I have purchased and built it for 2 different clients in efforts to help them with their organizing needs. The shelving product is called Heavy Duty “Jumbo” Industrial […]
Good Intentions
Many times in working with clients I find that they save stuff with the idea that they will reuse it. Great idea, right?! Unfortunately though, I find even with the best of intentions, the items, instead of getting reused, actually create clutter in the client’s living spaces. Some of the most common items I find […]
That Room!
Almost every time I talk with a new client, they mention “That Room!”. At first I thought it just must be a coincidence, but by now, I’ve come to the realization that most people have (or can relate to)”That Room!”. My official definition of “That Room!” is pretty simple. It is the one area in […]
Supporting Seniors and Baby Boomers
As a professional home and office organizing service, Can the Clutter works with clients of all ages from individuals, to young families, to seniors, each grouping having their own unique challenges and obstacles. I have found in working with Seniors and Baby Boomers often their biggest challenges are downsizing to smaller homes now that their […]
Why We Don’t Let Go
To let go of our possessions is a very extreme action. Either we can’t wait to get that avocado green lamp with the crooked shade out of our existence forever, or we can’t bear to see it go. Rarely are we indifferent about letting go. Even when we have a goal of decluttering, living more simply […]