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Downsizing Services
How do I downsize a lifetime of possessions without losing my identity in the process?
If you are looking for a fresh start but overwhelmed by this question, we can help. Whether your plan is to trade in the family home for an empty nester’s dream pad or are just decluttering your house for the newest season of your life, our professional home organizers can help you move beyond overwhelm to see the possibilities. We will help you decide what is important and what is just clutter, create systems that work with your current lifestyle, shop for the perfect organizing supply to keep your space tidy, and help you give back by finding new homes for your old things.
Supportive and encouraging, our approach values compassion over judgement. Feel empowered to take on the next exciting stage of your life. You deserve it!
“Sarah and her team were life savers with their unique ability to combine a professional and caring approach. They were in every room of my home helping to organize and de-clutter. I am so appreciative of all their hard work! I recommend them highly!”
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Downsizing - What to Expect
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Phase 1: Needs Assessment
Every project begins with a needs assessment and goal-setting discussion that lays the foundation for our decluttering work together.
During this discussion, we will talk about your lifestyle as it relates to your organizing needs: What do you want? What has worked in the past? What needs to change? When we have a sense of what your needs and space limitations are, we come up with a personalized, step-by-step plan detailing what we are going to do and how we are going to do it.
Phase 2: Declutter
Phase 2 always begins with a sort and edit of items in the space. We work side-by-side with you to keep you focused and efficient, and prevent you from getting overwhelmed. If you are nervous about letting things go, know that it is not our job to make you give away the things that you love. What we are there to do is help you decide what is important — and what isn’t. We offer guidance and support, in the most non-judgmental way possible. In an effort to keep waste to a minimum, we also set aside donations that are in good enough condition to be re-used, re-sold, or recycled. A guided decluttering is one of the most important elements of downsizing.
Phase 3: Organize & Style
Once everything that no longer belongs is out of the space, we create systems and find homes for your things. Containers and labels are added so that you can find what you want quickly and easily. Based on your preferences, we can either re-purpose the containers and organizing tools you might already own, or purchase new ones that fit your needs better and give the spaces a fresh, new look.
Finally, when everything is in its place, we talk about maintenance. For us, this is a very important part of the process. We give you tips and techniques, specifically for your space and habits, which you can use to maintain the order long term. (Or, you can sign up for our Maintenance Sessions to have us do the work for you.)
When we leave, we always take your donations to organizations that serve people who really need them, and drop off textiles, electronics, and hazardous chemicals at designated recycling facilities.