paper, paper & more paper

ByAllison Flinn-Professional Organizer July 22, 2011

Are you holding on to too much paper? If you find yourself surrounded by piles of papers, check out these guidelines on what to keep and what to toss.

operation pantry organization

ByAllison Flinn-Professional Organizer February 27, 2011

It’s not uncommon to have a pantry full of opened miscellaneous foods with no organization whatsoever. In a short amount of time and with a few organizing products you can transform your pantry. Step 1 Remove everything from your pantry so you can see what you have and start sorting. Separate items into the following…

imagine an organized garage

ByAllison Flinn-Professional Organizer June 20, 2011

When organizing garages I often see them used as storage, rather than as a place to park cars. It is very easy to just throw things in the garage and let them pile up. Below are six tips on how to tackle organizing your garage. 1) Declutter. Go through your garage and immediately get…

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streamlined for summer

ByAllison Flinn June 21, 2013June 24, 2022

Summer is here! June 21st is the first official day of summer, and chances are you’ll be staying cool by hitting the beach and/or the pool. (Or maybe even taking a well-deserved vacation…yes, please.) Just remember: summertime doesn’t have to equal clutter time. With a few simple best practices, your beach bag will be ready to…

Before & After: Her Closet

ByAllison Flinn January 30, 2017June 24, 2022

Your bedroom closet should have one purpose and that is to store you clothing, shoes and accessories. This closet was also home to an entire bookshelf of schoolwork. With a spare bedroom closet available, we decided it was best to store the bookshelf there, freeing up an entire wall for shoe storage. We first decluttered….

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are you prepared?

ByAllison Flinn-Professional Organizer September 1, 2010

September is National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by the Ready Campaign, National Preparedness Month encourages Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, and communities. Before you can take action and prepare, you must first make room for your “Ready Zone.” This can be any easily accessible area in your home…

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tackling toy clutter

ByAllison Flinn-Professional Organizer May 29, 2012

Have toys taken over your home? Here are my top tips for tackling toy clutter. Use bins and baskets as a way to corral toys while still have the space looking neat. Have shelves with bins and baskets at accessible to children so they can participate in the cleanup process. Sort and label baskets and…