The KonMari Method, againThe KonMari Method, again
A couple of years ago I wrote about the then current fad, the KonMari Method. Since then the fad has grown. With success comes questions and critics. We aren’t critics. If
Author: Scott Spetalnik
works mostly behind the scenes at Conquer the Clutter, supporting Maria's efforts to make the world a neater place to live.
Making room for the holidaysMaking room for the holidays
With the arrival of our loved ones and the holiday cheer they will bring to our home; we start to prepare for their arrival and the avalanche of new stuff
Make Room for MemoriesMake Room for Memories
The things you do today are tomorrow’s memories. And with the holiday season, the things you do in the next few weeks may well become the memories of a lifetime.
DIY vs hiring a Professional OrganizerDIY vs hiring a Professional Organizer
Budgets are tight. People have a firm belief in their own abilities. There are books and TV shows on how to do it yourself. If you need to downsize or
Home Fires BurningHome Fires Burning
From 2013 through 2015 the greater Washington, DC area saw about a dozen fatal fires linked to excessive clutter. Over the past 12 months we’ve seen at least 4 fires
Keeping up with ScammersKeeping up with Scammers
Fraud doesn’t have a season like hunting and fishing, but it is seasonal in that the type of scams change with the calendar. During Spring Break and over summers the
Difficult ConversationsDifficult Conversations
We made it past the family holidays. We’ve stuffed ourselves with delicious traditional foods, repeatedly. We’ve visited with old friends and distant relatives. We’ve reminisced, we’ve caught up on current
Driving Safely this Holiday SeasonDriving Safely this Holiday Season
Airlines for America estimates that there will be a 2.5% increase in Thanksgiving air traffic this year. AAA predicts only a 1.6% increase in air traffic this season, but a
Don’t Let The Bedbugs BiteDon’t Let The Bedbugs Bite
It has been a long hot summer, but the weather is finally turning. Now is the time for all the creepy crawlies that have been happy outside to look for
The KonMari MethodThe KonMari Method
Last year at this time Marie Kondo and the KonMari Method were enjoying their moment in the spotlight. For those who don’t remember, Ms Kondo is a Professional Organizer who