As a professional organizer, I work with homes of all shapes and sizes. Over the last 20-plus years, my clients’ homes have typically been between 800 and 4000 square feet. Interestingly, I discovered that larger homes become cluttered more easily – and more often. Let’s delve into some reasons why it is so hard to … Read more
When creating a more functional and tidy home, most of us know that we need to declutter to get organized. While these two activities may seem like one and the same, they are not. In fact, these two processes are quite different. Understanding the distinction between decluttering and organizing can help you tackle your home … Read more
Did you know nearly 75% of people can’t put a car in their garage? I know, it’s shocking, isn’t it? I’m guessing that you had to have a garage to put the car in when you were house shopping. This is especially true of Canadians because clearing snow and ice off your car on cold, … Read more
In Nova Scotia, long winter months often mean we spend more time indoors, and sometimes we end up collecting more things than we realize. In fact, it’s natural to tuck belongings away while we hunker down through the season. But now that spring has arrived, many of us start feeling the familiar urge to refresh … Read more
As I was returning items to their designated storage space, I realized that not everyone is a fan of putting stuff away. Perhaps they think, “Why put something away if you are just going to use it again?” It’s a great question, so let’s explore some answers. Firstly, let’s consider why people don’t put things … Read more
You may have heard of Universal Design. This method employs barrier-free design principles for the intergenerational use of any space. Universal Design evolved from Accessible Design, a process that addresses the needs of people with disabilities. However, Universal Design addresses the needs of all people. There are some great ideas for employing Universal Design when organizing your … Read more
Is it more difficult to organize a large home? It turns out, it’s really quite a challenge. Sometimes you can have a house that is too big for your needs. When I first met these clients, a couple with three children, they lived in a modest home of probably under 2000 square feet (185 m2). … Read more