1. SHOULD I HIRE A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER?

Hiring a professional organizer can be a great way to help you declutter your home, create more storage space, and develop systems for keeping your home organized. Here are some signs that you might need to hire a professional organizer:

• You don't invite guests over often because you're embarrassed by your space. If you're feeling ashamed of your home, it can be a sign that it's time to make a change. A professional organizer can help you create a space that you're proud to show off.

• You want your kids to grow up in an organized, clutter-free space. If you want your kids to develop good habits around organization, it's important to show them what that looks like. A professional organizer can help you create a system for keeping your home clutter-free, and they can also teach your kids how to organize their own belongings.

• You avoid certain rooms or areas of your home. If you're dreading entering certain rooms in your home, it's a sign that there's a problem. A professional organizer can help you declutter these rooms and create a more inviting space.

• Your home is a source of stress. If you're feeling stressed and overwhelmed by your clutter, it can take a toll on your mental and physical health. A professional organizer can help you create a more organized and peaceful home.

• You have too much stuff and feel overwhelmed. If you're feeling like you're drowning in stuff, it's time to take action. A professional organizer can help you declutter your home and create more storage space.

• You often cannot find what you need. If you're constantly losing things or spending time searching for what you need, it's a sign that your systems aren't working. A professional organizer can help you create systems for keeping your belongings organized.

• You have piles of things you keep meaning to deal with scattered throughout your house. If you have piles of things that you're procrastinating on, it's time to get help. A professional organizer can help you tackle these piles and make progress on your decluttering goals.

• You're going through or about to go through a life transition (downsizing, new baby, divorce). Life transitions can be a time of great stress and upheaval. A professional organizer can help you make the transition smoother by helping you declutter and organize your home.

If you're still unsure whether or not to hire a professional organizer, I encourage you to sign up for a free phone consultation. This will give you an opportunity to discuss your specific needs and goals. A professional organizer can also give you a quote for their services.

2. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PUT TO ORDER AND THE KONMARI METHOD®?

• The Put to Order takes the approach of organizing by location. It is best for organizing one or two areas of your home. We will begin with a good decluttering session before moving onto creating organization systems.

• The KonMari Method® is a holistic approach that will transform how you view your personal belongings. This process is ideal for someone who feels completely overwhelmed by their home and and wants a deep change. During this process, we will tidy by category, not location. There are five categories: Clothing, Books, Paper, Komono (miscellaneous), and Sentimental.

  3. HOW MANY SESSIONS WILL I NEED?

It is difficult to estimate how long a space will take to organize. There are so many factors that affect the length of the process:

• the size of the space

• the amount of items to sort through

• how quickly you make decisions

• whether you plan to purchase new organizing product or repurpose existing product

• how much homework you complete between sessions

Some of these factors remain unknown until we actually start digging into your space, however, after our in-home consultation, I can give you an idea of which package might best fit your needs. Posted below are the estimates by area.