In addition to the headache of moving, the costs mount quickly. If you live in the Washington, DC area, you know the meaning of expensive! Take a few minutes and evaluate your situation. You may be surprised at how you can spend less by getting professionals involved. Move managers do six things that may translate […]
Spring cleaning is a great idea, but spring home maintenance is a must. Preserve the value of your home, keep your family safe, and prevent annoying problems from arising at the worst time. Here is a helpful checklist. Indoor Home Maintenance 1) Smoke alarm: Check your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Pick a spring […]
According to realtors—the people who really know prospective buyers—house shoppers try to visualize themselves in your house. A perfectly organized, sparkling clean, and depersonalized home is most appealing. Here’s how to make your house stand out in the competitive Washington, DC, market: 1) Remember that housing is now an investment – Your house may be […]
After many years in a home, most of us accumulate an excess of furniture, artwork, books, china, crystal, flatware, jewelry, clothing, sports equipment, and more. When it’s time to downsize, the challenge is figuring out what to do with all of it. You should end up with everything categorized into four groups: keep, trash, donate, […]
Are you hoping to make 2018 a productive and organized year but don’t know how to begin because of so much clutter? Perhaps the holiday mess is holding you back? If you are one of the many DC residents planning to move this year, it’s extra important to start getting your home organized now. Here […]
One of the biggest headaches of downsizing is deciding what to do with all the paper that you have accumulated over the years. Whether you are downsizing, moving, or just decluttering and organizing your home, this can be an overwhelming task. Most people keep much more paper than necessary. Research shows most of the paper […]
Are you overly stressed at even the thought of the holiday season, or do you eagerly anticipate the joyous occasion? If your demanding job, social obligations, and busy kids leave little time for extra commitments like office parties, special outfit purchases, baking, and gift buying, consider getting help. A personal assistant will allow you to […]
Too much stuff clutters your home and your mind. Can you actually relax and feel at peace in a disorganized home? Here are five ways you will feel better after a full declutter and help others at the same time: You’ll have more hours in a day – You’ll be surprised at the time you […]
Are you downsizing after many years? Decluttering a home is tedious work and may cause friction in the family. Nostalgia can make clearing out a house nearly impossible, even if only one person in the household cannot let go. The process is a lot more than simply purging and delegating. Here’s how we can help […]
Transitioning out of married life after a divorce is overwhelming. On top of holding a demanding job and raising kids, the list seems endless (rearranging finances, attending legal appointments, moving, etc). Hiring a personal assistant to alleviate all of this stress sounds too good to be true, but it works! Here are some of the […]
Organizational skills aid learning in so many ways. Even just following directions requires one to focus on the task at hand and develop a plan. There are simple things you can do at home that will help your child be a better organizer. As an added bonus, your house will look great! Manage backpacks – […]
Have you just moved and clothes are on the floor, and your pantry items are on the couch? Are boxes piling up because there is no place to put stuff? When movers do an unpack, they do not put items away – they unpack them. It is great to have the boxes and paper removed, […]