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Declutter now for your health
Decluttering is often a huge challenge because it is so emotionally challenging. Letting go is never easy. Declutter now to feel better. One can become so burdened by “stuff”. Recently I had a call from a client who is an artist and lives in a 4,000 SF home. We have worked with her in the […]
10 tips to prepare your home for sale
Preparing your home for sale is not an easy task. Everyone tells you to get rid of “clutter” and some of the “stuff” they are asking you to remove is what makes it your home. You are being told by realtors, stagers, and organizers that less is more, and you should depersonalize what you have […]
Moving & Organizing with ShipShape
We were interviewed by Moira Riccio, a North Shore realtor, and want to share this quick video so you can get to know more about our services. Prep to Show. Less is more when getting your house ready to show. There is nothing wrong with packing up items you don’t need to use within the […]
Move like a Pro.
Our team handles hundreds of moves, and I’m finding all the tricks we’ve learned over the years are coming in handy when it comes to my personal move in another two weeks so thought I would share some of them here. Moving Quotes. Be sure to have the moving company do an on-site walk […]
Being Organized
Being organized. Take your first step now. Being organized is not minimalism. Our team of organizers knows where everything in their house is and one will not find clutter on counters and workspaces, or in drawers or behind closet doors. Zones in our kitchens are practical, such as coffee mugs are above the coffee maker. […]
De-cluttering & Letting Go
After speaking with several friends and clients during this “stay at home order”, many have said they are taking the time to focus on their home and de-cluttering. I cringe to think of the long lines at the donation centers when they open up! We typically help clients with the sorting, de-cluttering & downsizing process. […]
10 Tips for staying healthy at home
We are all facing new challenges and a new way of life for the next few weeks and months. I had my 91 year old Dad and 85 year old Mom here for 3 days as they were traveling home from the South to their permanent residence in Maine. I was vigilant as I wanted […]
Decluttering Increases Home Value
Is your house filled with “stuff”? There are lots of words for it, some good and some not….belongings, possessions, paraphernalia, tchotchkes, and as one of my clients said “C” “R” “A” “P” – I was not expecting to hear that out of a very polite woman’s mouth! However, she is on to something and […]
What may you have in common with Al Roker, Marie Kondo and ShipShape Organize?
…and at times, what seems like ½ of America! If you are looking to declutter and organize, you are not the only one. The New Year is abuzz with organizing resolutions and Marie Kondo’s Netflix series. Al Roker committed to declutter as his New Year’s resolution, and Kondo is making her way into homes and […]
13 Tips to Keep Your New Years Resolution to Declutter
We all know New Years is a time to evaluate our goals and of course, set a resolution. There are a large number of people who have made it their resolution to declutter but don’t know how to start and achieve lasting success. Life is fast paced these days, and many feel so overwhelmed when […]