Burlington Professional Organizer’s moving tips.
The moving season is upon us and here are my “professional organizer” moving tips that will make your move an easy project .
#1 Safety – Clear all walkways/hallways. Friends and family do not know your home like you. Keeping them safe means no accidents.
#2 – Physical preparations. Everyone should start with stretching exercises. No one needs pulled muscles. Stop and rest your body during the day. Remember the primary lifting rule BEND AT THE KNEES – KEEP YOU BACK STRAIGHT! Have bottled water & food available...
Read MoreConsultation Report #3: Senior downsizing and on the move.
This report involves such tasks as: decluttering, purging, packing, moving, & setup for client in new home.
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Hello Mr. Robertson.
This is a review of the main concerns that we covered and discussed during our recent consultation. The following points can serve as a guide to keep us focused on your objectives:
Frustration to be eliminated, obstacles to be overcome, problems to be solved…..
1) ...
Read MoreConsultation Report#2: Estate Organizing Project
This report provides you with an insight to the necessary steps for a particular estate that resulted in great accomplishments. Here we go…
Note: for quick scanning purposes see the italic areas.
This is a review of the main concerns that we covered and discussed during our recent estate consultation. The following points can serve as a guide to keep us focused on your objectives:
Frustrations to be eliminated, obstacles...
Read MoreWhat does a professional organizer do?
What is a professional organizer?
The question, “What is a professional organizer?” has come up so many times in conversations that I feel the need to address this question. Answering such a question with an example always brings a greater understanding for people. My examples will be previous client consultation reports. These reports are examples of projects that have happened over the last couple of years and will give you an excellent overview of what happens in the world of a professional organizer. My main areas of...
Read MoreWhy would you hire a professional organizer?
Too often people accept the responsibilities of household organizing and estate administration without full comprehension of the complexity of that role. There are times when the organization of family effects should be dealt with by professionals who can work without emotional attachment to individual assets. Impartiality can simplify the procedures necessitated by altered family circumstances such as:
- Seniors downsizing
- Separation/divorce
- Death/estate requirements
- The onset of an illness or disability
When life changes such...
Read MoreClear the clutter, so family members will “utter”, ………
Clear the clutter, so family members will “utter”, ……… what a great home to live in!!
Here are easy steps to get you started.
1) Pick a room, any room BUT I highly recommend the basement, storage area or a cluttered room that you just can’t stand anymore! These areas tend to be out of sight, out of mind locations so you will have great success in letting go of items since you have not seen or used them in a while.
2) It’s a family affair. You didn’t create this clutter on your own so pick a date with the...
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