If you’re feeling overstretched with excessive holiday commitments and a desire to please everyone, know that you’re not alone. Studies on holiday stress show that almost 70 percent of Americans experience anxiety due to a time crunch in November and December. One way to reduce stress is
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Too much clutter in a home can be depressing, overwhelming, embarrassing, and distracting. Not only does clutter lead to brain fog, it also serves as a visual reminder of work that needs to be done. A messy home can become unsafe and difficult to clean properly. It
Read more →Few people should move before a full house declutter. Nobody wants to start fresh in a new home with items no longer needed. Even if you’ve been diligent over the years regularly paring down, choices must be made if you’re downsizing. Getting rid of prized possessions isn’t
Read more →Decluttering a home in the best of times is an arduous task. If you are decluttering after a traumatic loss, then it’s overwhelming and not something to do alone. Shock and grief can be debilitating. Loss comes in many forms and affects everyone differently. Some examples are
Read more →Leaves are starting to turn and the lazy days of summer are over. Although the DC/MD/NVA region has milder winters than some other metropolitan areas, there are some must-dos before the cold temperatures arrive. 1) Call Arborist The last thing you want during a winter storm is
Read more →If you’re about to get settled into a new home, your to-do list is probably long. It’s important to organize and pre-plan a move meticulously to protect those items most precious to you. The list varies by individual, but it might include jewelry, important documents and files,
Read more →Back to school is not only an adjustment for kids; as a parent, your whole routine changes and the house probably needs reorganizing. If you dread the clutter created by backpacks, school papers, and extracurricular paraphernalia, you are not alone! Here are some tips for preventing back-to-school
Read more →If you have a move coming up, packing is probably on your mind. With some pre-planning and the right materials on hand, you can help keep costs down by avoiding common packing mistakes. If your belongings are packed safely and properly, your move will be faster, allowing
Read more → If you are like most people, your closet needs organizing. It’s one of those dreaded tasks we tend to put off, but once it’s completed, you feel great! The start of a new season is the perfect time to tackle your closet, either on your own
Read more →A well-planned move is key unless you thrive under tremendous stress. Lay out a plan week by week from about seven to eight weeks out until moving day. While each move and the specific tasks associated with it vary by family, here is a typical checklist: Week
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