If you are living in a rental apartment, decorating can often feel like walking a tightrope between personalizing your space and preserving your security deposit. Many renters face the challenge of wanting to create a stylish and comfortable environment without overspending or making permanent changes. Renting can come with certain limitations, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style and comfort in your living space. Whether you’re a student in a dorm, a young professional living in a studio apartment, or a family in a rented house, there are plenty of budget-friendly decorating s ..read more

Why Decluttering Before and After a Move Is Essential Relocating to a new home in the United States has become increasingly challenging and expensive. Managing all your possessions, particularly in multi-story houses, can be a daunting task. Even experts advise against simply taking everything with you. Before embarking on a move, it’s crucial to consider lightening your load through decluttering. In this article, we will explore the compelling reasons for embracing the practice of decluttering both before and after the move. Both phases hold valid and sensible benefits that are worth consider ..read more

A cluttered kitchen can be a source of stress for many people. When you can’t find what you need, or you’re running out of space, it’s hard to feel inspired to cook. Fortunately, Amazon has a wide variety of space-saving kitchen organizing products that can help you keep your kitchen tidy and efficient. In this article, we’ll explore some of the best options available on Amazon. Here are our favorite space-saving kitchen organizing products And they’re all available on Amazon 1. Stackable Can Organizer Stackable can organizers are a great way to maximize vertical space in your pantry. These o ..read more

But first, declutter. Decluttering is an essential step in preparing your home for sale. Here are some suggestions on what to declutter before staging your home. Personal Items Remove any personal items such as family photos, trophies, awards, and other personal memorabilia. This will help potential buyers imagine themselves living in the space, rather than feeling like they are invading someone else’s personal space. Excess Furniture Too much furniture can make a room feel cramped and small. Remove any excess furniture that is not needed or that is taking up too much space. This will help cre ..read more

When SortJoy offered me the opportunity to take over their Instagram account for a day, I jumped at the opportunity to discuss how to declutter and organize bathrooms. Why? We often start and end our days in the bathroom, so it’s important to keep this area decluttered and organized. That being said, the average bathroom contains far more products than most people need or use, so it’s an easy place to practice the art of decluttering. Wanting to declutter and organize your bathroom? Watch the video below or read on for our tips. How to Organize Any Room in Your Home Whether you’re hoping to d ..read more

If you’ve ever seen images on t-shirts folded using the KonMari method and you’re ready to learn how to do it, read on. The KonMari Method is a method of organizing and decluttering your home developed by Japanese organizing consultant Marie Kondo. The method involves sorting through all of your belongings, keeping only those items that “spark joy,” and organizing them in a way that is aesthetically pleasing and functional. The goal of the KonMari Method is to create a peaceful and organized living space, and to help people develop a deeper appreciation for the things they own. The method has ..read more

Moving to a new home or house can be a stressful and expensive process. However, with a little bit of organization and planning, you can save yourself time and money on your move. Here are ways being organized can help you save money when moving. Create a Moving Budget Before you start packing, create a budget for your move so that you know exactly how much money you have to work with. This will help you plan your move more effectively and ensure that you don’t overspend. Get Rid of Unnecessary Items One of the best ways to save money on your move is to get rid of any items you no longer nee ..read more

If getting organized is one of your new year’s resolutions, read on. This article is for you. If you’re new to organizing (or if you just need a refresher), the first step to organizing should always be setting an intention. Even if it seems silly. Even if you don’t want to. According to Inc. author Marla Tabaka, “Intentions give you purpose, as well as the inspiration and motivation to achieve your purpose.” An intention is the “why” behind our goal. Here are a couple examples. Instead of saying, “my resolution is to lose 10 pounds this year” or “my resolution is to finally get organize ..read more

Clients often tell me that when they’re decluttering their home, getting rid of sentimental items is the hardest. They feel like they’re throwing away a part of themselves, or their memory. Many of us have items that are difficult to part with not because they are particularly useful but because we’ve given them a meaning—a gift from someone who has passed on, for example, or the sweater Grandma knit for you. This kind of sentimental attachment can be extremely difficult to overcome, but it doesn’t have to be. Psychologists tell us that people in Western cultures tend to view objects as inanim ..read more

Yep, I hired a pro organizer. This isn’t something I’ve done in the past but it’s something I’ve wanted to do. And you’re thinking: “isn’t your place already perfectly organized?” The short answer is no. I’m generally organized and tidy. But even an organized person needs a refresh once in a while. So, after living in our place for about 14 months, I decided it was time. I was itching to do some version of spring cleaning. So I figured– why don’t I treat myself to what I offer others day in and day out? It was time to reevaluate the things we brought into our home to determine if we still use ..read more