Let’s
be honest, it may seem expensive up front. But considering professional
organizing an investment in your home, your family, your life….even your
sanity! I am happy to work with you on any project – big or small – and spread
it out over a 6 month period if need be. Or, for a less expensive option, I
offer virtual organization via Skype and FaceTime. Click here to read about my
affordable package options.
Will you make me throw
everything away?
Absolutely
not. The items in your house are just that….yours! Therefore, you are the only
one who can decide what to do with them. However, it is my job to offer a third
party perspective, as well as encourage you to purge & simplify by reducing
the excess in your home & life.
How long does an
average room take?
It
depends. Every home & client is unique, which makes organizing time
fluctuate. Multiple variables can affect the length of each project…..the level
of clutter, the size of the space you want organized, and how quickly you make
decisions. That being said, here are a few rough estimates:
Walk-in
closet = 4-8 hours
Pantry
= 4-6 hours
Kitchen cabinets = 2-4 hours
Bathroom
= 2-4 hours
Linen
closet = 1-3 hours
Garage
= 6-12 hours
Do I need to do
anything before our first visit (or video chat)?
Not at
all. It’s best if I see the space in its natural, cluttered state! This will
help me to give the most realistic recommendations. Don’t feel the need to go
purchase any bins or baskets yet either, though I know it’s tempting because of
all the cute options out there. Buying/finding containers is actually the last step in this organizing process.
And honestly, you’d be surprised at how many bins & baskets already in your
home can be used.
What if we decide I do
need some organizational products….can you shop for me?
Yes,
I’d be happy to. But I add a 25% shopping fee to the total purchase price to
cover my time and effort.
How hard is the upkeep
after the organizing sessions are over?
Truth
be told, it’s going to take some effort on your part. Once I leave, your house
will not just magically stay that way (especially if you have small children)!
But I’m confident that the combination of the products we select in addition to
the systems I help you implement will make future organizing a lot easier for
you, both day to day and in the long term. Think about it this way – organizing
is like exercise, or even laundry…it’s an ongoing thing. You have to be willing
to put things away when you are done with them, and teach your children to have
a vested interest as well. You have to be willing to make changes and learn new
skills, and be ready to make an ongoing commitment to your space and yourself.
And I’m sure a few places in your home will become unruly again, and need to be
revisited. But my hope is that once I leave, you will have the tools,
knowledge, and systems to do it yourself …and in significantly less time than
before.
What if I live outside
of your service area?
I
generally work with clients in Tuscaloosa, AL and surrounding areas. However, I
am willing to travel up to 60 minutes for a client, for an added $25/day.
If you
live even further away than that, I offer virtual organizing via Skype or
FaceTime. Check out the details here.
In what room do you
think a client can get the greatest benefit from hiring a professional
organizer?
That’s
hard to answer, just because I think it’s different for everyone. I would just say
the room the room you spend the most time in. For me, that’s a tie between the
kitchen and the craft room/office. Whenever those spaces start to get
cluttered, it drives me crazy! And if you have small kids that spend a lot of
time in a playroom, I’d say getting that space organized would be the greatest
benefit (to them & to you).
Looking
at the larger picture, I think working with a professional organizer has so
many long-term benefits. Just think about it….you will spend less time hunting
down a pair of shoes for that big meeting….you are more willing to cook a good
meal for your family when everything you need is right at your fingertips….your
kids don’t have to tear apart the playroom just to find their favorite movie.
These are small examples but all lead to the same idea. Being organized
simplifies your life in so many ways! I just want you to start enjoying the
things that you own, instead of them owning you.
How do I get started?
First,
go to my Services
page to see what package is best for you. Then, email me at organizingplus.123@gmail.com to
set up an appointment. I will send a new client questionnaire for you to fill
out, so I can get to know you, your home, and your situation a little better.
(But don’t stress if you can’t get it done before our appointment; we will go
over it during our first visit or video chat!)