Fire in Hoarder’s home on Easter

Sadly, this was no April Fool joke. The news from Easter Sunday was that a woman died in her home in Cheverly, MD. She was in her 50’s or 60’s.. read more →

2013 New Year’s Resolutions

With the year coming to a close it is time to reflect on the past and, assuming the world doesn’t end on December 21,  plan for the future.  It has.. read more →

Shopping Season

Black Friday! Cyber Monday! Year end close out sales! ‘Tis the season to acquire. This season is pure, society sanctioned bliss for shopaholics. The joy of the season comes from.. read more →

Getting Fired

In recent years the economy has made everyone sensitive to job loss.  Fortunately, I’m not talking today about an employee. We recently had a client who needs our help.  This.. read more →

Trick or Treat

The news these days is full of tricks and not so many treats. Hurricane Sandy has passed, though its remnants are still active.  Fires.  Floods.  Wind damage.  And snow.  Millions.. read more →

Thoughts from Marcpo 2012

This past weekend we attended the 14th annual Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for Professional Organizers.  We had a good time and attended some thought provoking sessions.  Some highlights: My favorite quote.. read more →

Is it the Flu?

Or is it the deadly Hantavirus?  The killer in your basement.  Film at 11:00.  Okay, let’s leave the sensationalism aside.  Odds are that it’s the flu.  Hanatavirus is very rare.. read more →

Hoarding in the news, again

It has been six months since I blogged about the fire at a hoarder’s house in Maryland and now two more events have come to my attention. I don’t know.. read more →

In just 15 minutes a day

Everybody tries to take your money by selling you on the idea that it costs less than a dollar a day, or it only takes 10 minutes a day, and.. read more →

Clutter and Hoarding Basics

People with clutter often call themselves hoarders even though they aren’t. Less than 1% of people are hoarders – about 3 million nationwide. Possibly another 30% of people are clutterers.. read more →