13, Aug 2018
More often than not, when we are decluttering or downsizing a home, we are faced with a cupboard or wall full of wine and spirits. Imagine going into your grandparent’s home, and you find dusty shelves full of bottles that have been sitting around for years. Does alcohol expire? Great… Read more
21, Mar 2017
Did you know studies show a clean and tidy home makes people happier? It’s true! It can be overwhelming to tackle cleaning every room in your home at once. But spring cleaning your kitchen is always a good idea. As one of the most used rooms in your home, the… Read more
19, Sep 2016
A large part of my job includes helping homeowners downsize from a larger home to a smaller one. My team and I often edit through their life collections and uncover beautiful gifts and purchases never used (and sometimes never even opened). As they look at their items and decide what… Read more
19, Apr 2016
Sam and his wife have been living in the same house for 40 years. They are empty nesters and decided it was time to downsize. They realized they had far more capacity than they needed in their old house. Their new home is one-third of the size of their previous… Read more
15, Mar 2016
The kitchen is where you prepare meals to feed yourself and your family. It can be a catch-all for everything and the central hub for parties and family gatherings. Keeping your kitchen organized can be a challenge. We suggest using containers and zoning to curb your kitchen chaos. Cooking becomes… Read more
26, Jan 2016
Creating a kitchen and pantry that are tidy and organized requires time, the right products and some know-how. Here are some clutter tips from ShelfGenie®. How to make the best of your kitchen working and storage spaces Put your most frequently used items in the easiest-to-reach locations. Organize your kitchen… Read more
06, Oct 2015
Kitchens continue to be the busy hub in any home, so it’s not surprising that it’s the dumping zone for everything – garbage included! Your recycling and waste are never a pretty sight. That’s why this waste disposal system from Joseph Joseph, Intelligent Waste TOTEM Bin is so useful. Your… Read more
20, Jun 2008
I had a lovely interview with Lisa Murphy of Today’s Parent magazine. We talked about creating a kid-friendly kitchen. Our kid-friendly kitchen tips include… Watch where you work. Then, reorganize the kitchen accordingly. Designate appliances as adult-only. Bring it down to size. Cover a lower table with plastic wrap for… Read more
15, Dec 2007
I was thrilled to be interviewed for the Reader’s Digest article, Sort Through Those Problem Areas. Along with fellow professional organizer Jane Woolsey of Toronto, I discussed several problem areas in the home that tend to collect clutter. Drawers: Put containers or dividers in your “junk” or desk drawers, so… Read more
01, Sep 2007
Uncluttered Space = Uncluttered Mind was written by Katherine Gibson and originally published in Canadian Living. Declutter Your Closets My friend Maggie is a hoarder. Her tiny Winnipeg bungalow is filled to the rafters with every homemade card, piece of art and dollar-store gift her children ever gave to her…. Read more
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— Ben M.