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15Jul2020

Downsizing Tips: How To Get Rid of Clutter?

July 15, 2020

Everyone knows that clutter needs to go but it’s always easier to leave the task of decluttering for another day. If you are moving to a new home, then now is the perfect time to get this done.

Some people think that downsizing is only for retirees. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Even those with children in college or if their adult children have settled into their new lives may consider downsizing.

Deal With Easier Stuff First

Getting rid of clutter can be an overwhelming task and that’s one of the many reasons why many homeowners put off this task. So, to help you get started, you should deal with the things that you can easily part with.

Clothes – get rid of all those that no longer fit you, have not worn in years, or have stains on them.
Paper – get rid of paper clutter like manuals, extra copies, envelopes, or similar items that you no longer use.
Duplicates – Get rid of all the duplicates. Do you have 10 mugs in a house of 2? Do you have 5 black shirts when you only use 2 regularly?
Books – donate, sell, or give some of the books that you own.
Movies and Music – they’re most likely part of the service that you are already subscribed to so there’s no need to keep old music or movie tapes, CDs, or DVDs.

13Jul2020

Tips To Declutter and Downsize Your Home

July 13, 2020

Sue White

decluttering, moving, professional organizer declutter

One important thing when it comes to downsizing is to get rid of the things you don’t need in your life. It may seem quite simple but it’s a cumbersome process. You need thoughtful consideration and time. So, if you don’t have that much time or if you are not considering the consequences, you will wind up committing mistakes. You need to be smart when decluttering and downsizing.

Are Your Moving? Downsize The Big Stuff.

If you are moving to a smaller home, there’s no reason for you to bring too much stuff. Hauling big furniture will cost you a lot of money and if you have no place to put it in your new house, you’ll end up paying for a storage unit, which means extra cost. Check the floor plan of your new home. You can also do a walk through using a tape measure so you’ll get a feel of where you can place your sofas, chairs, and tables. You should make these decisions before moving. It will save you money and time.

23Jun2020

Home Organizing Tips For An Easier Move

June 23, 2020

Sue White

home organizing, moving, professional organizer moving

The thought that you’ll finally be moving to your new home can be very exciting. However, if you think about all the preparations you need to make for the big move can make any collected and calm individual anxious and frazzled. There’s no need for you to dread the actual moving day. There are things you can do to make moving more exciting and hassle free. Not to mention, you can always hire moving help for a more convenient move.

Prepare Early

It is better to declutter and pack early and not a few days before the move. If you do the latter, you’ll only make it harder on yourself and your loved ones. It’s best to prepare in phases. Four weeks before packing, you should begin the purging process. When you get rid of the items that you don’t want to bring to your new home. But you should not pack your house too early either. You don’t want to live in a home that is filled with boxes. Once you are done with the purging process then you can start packing at least seven days before the move.

23Mar2020

Blog for Jimmy Smith

March 23, 2020

Sue White

home staging, home staging Myrtle Beach, moving home staging

I was contacted by Jim Smith whose mother had passed recently and daddy was placed in a nursing home. Jim needed his parent’s townhouse cleaned out and staged so he could get ready to sell it. When I showed up for the initial assessment, I noticed all types of military memorabilia. His dad, Jimmy Smith, was an Army Veteran and couldn’t wait to show me all the medals and awards his dad received for his service during World War II.