Frequently Asked Questions
Why hire a professional organizer?
People choose to hire an organizer for many reasons. An organizer will help motivate you to purge, declutter and stay organized. Clients also find it helpful to have an unbiased third-party help them decide what to purge, and help them to let go of guilt attachments to items they no longer need.
Many times, people will have a desire to declutter and organize, but are so overwhelmed they cannot even begin. A professional organizer can help break down a large project into smaller, more manageable pieces and offer guidance and assistance along the way.
A professional organizer will help you develop an organizational system that conforms to your lifestyle and needs, and will instruct you on methods to maintain the system so you can stay organized without outside assistance.
Is a professional organizer worth the money?
Hiring a professional organizer can save you time and money in the long run. If your home is organized and functional, you will spend less time searching for items, expend less energy worrying about “getting your home in order”, and you will be able to live your day-to-day life with more peace and productivity. As an added monetary bonus, you will not have to repurchase items that you cannot locate in your home!
Many times, beginning the process of decluttering your home is the hardest part. Once people get started, they often find it difficult to stop. So, if motivation is your main deterrant, a professional organizer can help get the train moving!
Where do you take my discarded items?
Please see the “Dump or Donate?” page of this site for more information on Kate’s recommendations for disposing of discarded items.