What to do before we arriveWhat to do before we arrive
Once you’ve called and arranged for us to come over for an initial consultation you may wonder what your next step is. Here are some points to consider. 1. DO
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.
Clutter in the WorkplaceClutter in the Workplace
We’ve been thinking lately about how clutter migrates and its effect on other areas of one’s life. A clutterer at home seems likely to have a cluttered office, and taking
The worst question to askThe worst question to ask
How do you act when you feel backed into a corner? If you have a teenager, how do they act? They get defensive, sullen, uncommunicative and uncooperative. When a hoarder
Time ClutterTime Clutter
It has been a while since I last wrote. Sorry about that. There have just been too many things going on. With a child in school and religious school the
Getting StartedGetting Started
OK, you have made the decision to get organized. You have set aside time on your calendar and know what you want to work on. Don’t let all this great
Are these taxing times for you?Are these taxing times for you?
Were the last few weeks frustrating for you? Were you standing in line at the post office on the last possible day just to file a request for an automatic
Another conferenceAnother conference
Thanks to our friend Nico at Elite Home Remodeling we attended the Washington Metropolitan Chapter Community Associations Institute (WMCCAI) expo at the Washington Convention Center in DC. There were a
NAPO 2012NAPO 2012
NAPO (the National Association of Professional Organizers) is growing a lot and their conference is too. I could suggest a couple of changes for future conferences, such as giving more
A widespread problem?A widespread problem?
There was an interesting article in the Washington Post about a local locksmith’s fight against search engines. The quick synopsis is that some locksmith companies with local phone numbers and
A quick postA quick post
Just a quick post this week. Last week we were at the Prince William County Chamber of Commerce’s New Member Showcase. There were a large number of new members there,