Apr 16, 2019
Spring has officially hit everywhere… except for your home, that is. Over the years spring cleaning has morphed from doing a deep clean of every nook and cranny of your home to more of a general attitude about clearing the decks for the next season. Yes, it’s still...
Jan 19, 2017
Value ˈvalyo͞o/ — the regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something Clearing out a family home is challenging work…in many regards. Understanding and being sympathetic to the value family members...
Jan 19, 2017
So, what are the best ways to downsize your possessions? Now it’s time to get down to the nitty-gritty! There are MANY options on how to actually dispose/sell/donate the entire contents of a home — collectively or item by item — when you move....
Jan 19, 2017
Downsizing and clearing out the family home is no small task. Circumstances are never ideal and usually involve one of “the four Ds” — downsize, debt, divorce, or death. With 10,000 Americans turning 65 everyday, there are plenty of folks considering...
Jun 30, 2016
Today, at Smartly Organized we’re talking garages. The original purpose of a garage was simply to be a ‘housing for a motor vehicle.’ Essentially, a box big enough for your car. Spaces were rough, unfinished, and generally unattractive. Over time garages have become...
Aug 7, 2015
No doubt you are familiar with Pinterest and Houzz, two sites that offer endless amounts of eye candy. Personally, I can spend hours drooling over beautifully organized spaces – closets, craft rooms, kitchens and more. As a professional organizer I have the pleasure...