Posts by Karen Bush
Organizing Tips for the Holidays Northern Virginia
Budget-friendly tips for the holidays in Northern Virginia on getting your home ready for the holidays.
Read MoreHow to Marie Kondo in Real Life
You’ve seen the shows on TV where a messy, disorganized, and even hoarding house is miraculously cleaned up in one episode, and the gentle guitar music in the background is playing while the homeowners are hugging and the credits roll.
Read MoreDecluttering During Divorce Northern Virginia
When a marriage ends, both parties are typically hurting and there’s much to figure out, not the least of which is the disposition of the physical items in the house. Find our tips for decluttering during divorce in Northern Virginia. How to Get Started It’s a tender time, as most everything holds meaning or a…
Read MoreDownsizing After Death of Spouse in Northern Virginia
When a loved one passes, it can take a while before the surviving spouse is able to face going through the home and making decisions about the person’s belongings. It’s a tender time, as most everything holds meaning or a memory. Downsizing after death of spouse can be a difficult task and we can help…
Read MoreTop 8 Areas Homeowners Overlook for Home Sale | Preparation Service
When listing your home for sale, your realtor is likely going to tell you to tidy up the place a bit, and may have some specific areas of concern and suggestions for improvements, such as painting, carpet cleaning, and other noticeable tasks. After working with many clients to get their homes ready for sale, we…
Read More3 Reasons to Hire a Professional Home Organizer for Help
With so many home improvement shows that present the “big reveal” of a spotless house after 40 minutes of TV magic, it’s tempting to desire the same “after” look. You might want to hire a Professional Home Organizer to help you get there. Why Hire a Professional Home Organizer 1. You’re Overwhelmed Maybe you don’t…
Read MoreRealtor’s Secret Weapon: A Professional Organizer
You’re a realtor and you’ve just listed a property that needs work. The home owner wants top dollar and you want the property to sell quickly, but you know that the house must undergo a significant make-over to get anywhere near the desired selling price. Look no further than a Professional Organizer in Northern Virginia.…
Read MoreSpring Selling Season has Sprung | Spring Market Cleaning Tips
Despite the fluctuating weather patterns lately, many of our realtor friends are telling us the spring selling market has sprung and their phones are ringing non-stop. That’s encouraging news! But what we’re also hearing is that once they get the listing, the tough part is getting the property ready to be seen by the buying public…
Read MoreHappy New Year! With a New Year Often Come Resolutions to Declutter & Organize
Happy New Year! With a new year often comes new resolutions. If you’re thinking of Getting Organized this year, you’re in the right place and we’re happy to help you! Whether you need the softer touch of pointers and accountability, or more committed side-by-side assistance, we will work with you to plan your project, tweak…
Read MoreOK, there’s no denying that winter is upon us. My clues this time are…
OK, there’s no denying that winter is upon us. My clues this time are the school delays and cancellations, the tell-tale lines on the roads where the DOT trucks pretreated the roads, and the icy and snowy precipitation that makes sidewalks and driveways slippery. I wasn’t prepared for this – my mind doesn’t consider the…
Read MoreCloset Organization Ideas | Winter Winds are Starting to Blow & Time to Change Over the Wardrobe
Winter winds are starting to blow. Time to change over the wardrobe. If you have children, it’s tempting to just pack up their warm-weather clothes and forget about them until the next warm season. It’s better to go through them first and pull out the garments that are torn, stained (and dispose of these), or…
Read MoreBack to School Organization Tips for Families | Professional Organizer Near Me
Depending on where you live, the kids have been back to school for at least a week, maybe two or more. Even those who don’t have kids around seem to treat September like it’s “back to routines” time of year. Everyone can benefit from taking stock of morning routines, bottlenecks, and needed supplies. For instance,…
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