Category: Blog
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Home Renovation Advice: Organize and Supervise
Poorly planned home renovations can be stressful and lead to emotions running high. Do your homework, prep the house, and properly supervise the crews. If you can’t be around for much of the work, consider hiring a personal assistant to handle overseeing the entire renovation, or any part of the process. If you’re in the
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Using Precious Time Wisely: 8 Ways a Personal Assistant Can Help
Do you wish for more time in a day to get the house in order or things under control at the office? Hire a personal assistant and you’ll have a 2nd “you” for as much time as you need. Don’t be surprised when you see it makes economic sense, too. People over-spend when they feel
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10 Home Organization Secrets to Eating Healthy
Cluttered kitchens do more than add stress. Brian Wansink of Cornell University recent completed a study that linked messy, disorganized kitchens to over-snacking on sweets. Kathleen Vohs of the University of Minnesota had similar findings in her experiment with clutter and food. Turn your kitchen into a healthy place.
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Ask These Ten Questions Before Hiring a Professional Organizer
Not just anyone can be a professional organizer, so how do you make sure to pick the right one? We’ve come up with a list of the ten most important questions that you should know the answer to before you hire a professional organizer.
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How to Sell a House in 33 Days
If you’re going to sell a house this spring, start getting ready now as there is work to do before the first Open House. Buyers in the existing home market want perfection. Any realtor will agree that decluttering your home, and some organization and prep ahead of time, will pay off in a higher sale
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13 Costly Moving Mistakes You’ll Make Without a Moving Manager
Moving into a new home should be fun and exciting- as stress free as possible! Mistakes can ruin the process, cost you extra money, and waste valuable time. Fixing moving oversights/disasters can be overwhelming and expensive. There’s no shortcut- do your homework, pay attention to details, and be smart about how you spend your hard
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How a Personal Organizer Will Make Your Life Easier
Nowadays, many adults are pressured by both society and loved ones to be the ones to take care of everything. Not only are these people expected to tend to their homes and families on a regular basis, but they are also expected to lead very successful and fulfilling careers as professionals. Unfortunately, many people find it impossible to
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Saving Time Over The Holidays
The holidays are a busy time, and your schedule is likely to be more hectic than usual. How are you going to get all that holiday planning and shopping done, while still doing all the other things you normally have to do on a daily or weekly basis? You’ve probably experienced holiday seasons in the
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Donate, Sell, or Throw Away?
Whether you’re moving or simply decluttering, a huge part of the organization process is letting go of the items that no longer serve you. Our rule of thumb is if you’re not using it and don’t love it, it’s time to let it go. Now, we realize for many this is easier said than done.
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Tips For Downsizing Your Home: Sentimental & Family Heirlooms
In the first part of our series on Downsizing Your Home, we covered the basics of getting started. But once you’ve gone through the easy stuff, how do you deal with those sentimental objects and family heirlooms? Pictures your kids drew in first grade, that gift your spouse gave you on your first anniversary, items
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A faster way to move: Repax
Have you ever been frustrated with the amount of time you must dedicate to removing boxes from your home after a major move? Are you concerned with the impact the tape, single-use packing materials and other unsustainable moving products have on the environment? Have you ever wished for a cleaner and more sustainable method to
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Christmas Decorating Help
No time to get ready for Christmas? Let Potomac Concierge assist you with our Personal Assistant Holiday Help services. Christmas Decorating Services String your holiday lights Complete tree decorating Decorate your home, building, or office Tasteful designs, we do not do over the top displays. Shopping Party Planning And More! After Christmas Home Organization After