2013 New Year’s Resolutions2013 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
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.
Shopping SeasonShopping 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
Getting FiredGetting 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
Trick or TreatTrick 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
Thoughts from Marcpo 2012Thoughts 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
Is it the Flu?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
Hoarding in the news, againHoarding 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
In just 15 minutes a dayIn 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
Clutter and Hoarding BasicsClutter 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
ProfessionalismProfessionalism
Times change and so do the words that we use. Some examples, a secretary was originally a desk suited for writing correspondance. Only later did did the word secretary refer