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Adventure awaits. Let's pack!
Wherever you are headed this summer, a light load will make the trip more enjoyable.

MJ
Jun 1, 2024


Overwhelmed with photo clutter?
Where do you start on a photo organizing project? First ask yourself a few questions.Â

MJ
May 1, 2024


Rid your home of Rx clutter
Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse.

MJ
Apr 1, 2024


Let's bust some clutter
The last week of March is National Clutter Awareness Week. Let's bust some clutter!

MJ
Mar 15, 2024


If you gotta store, store smart
The average length of stay for items in a storage unit is 14 months for residential customers. But many customers will keep a unit for many

MJ
Mar 1, 2024


4 simple steps to panic-free paper organization
February is a perfect time to get organized for tax season. If the idea of tackling your files sends you into a panic, follow these 4 steps.

MJ
Feb 1, 2024


Quite a haul
When decluttering a space there will often be piles of stuff you want to remove from your home – but don’t know how.

MJ
Jan 15, 2024


How to deal with desk debris
January 8 is Clean Off Your Desk Day so let's talk about desk debris for a minute.

MJ
Jan 1, 2024


Ask me anything: downsizing
My parents seem to have no interest in downsizing. But I don’t want to be left clearing their home when the time comes.

MJ
Dec 15, 2023


Keep the holidays clutter-free
Do you like to give (and receive) consumable or experience-based holiday gifts rather than physical objects?

MJ
Dec 1, 2023


Prep your fridge for the holidays
Now is an excellent time to make room for the holiday dishes, treats, and leftovers that will need some space in a few short weeks.

MJ
Nov 1, 2023


Ask me anything: shelving
Where can I get affordable used shelves? They don’t have to be fantastic as I’m just putting them in my basement storage room.

MJ
Oct 11, 2023


Reset your bathroom in 7 easy steps
The bathroom is one of the most used rooms in the house, so it tends to collect clutter.

MJ
Oct 1, 2023


Ask me anything: community resources
Do you know any community resources or businesses that work with people with disabilities – helping to clean and organize?

MJ
Sep 15, 2023


Low- & no-cost ways to pick my brain
One of my favorite parts of being a certified professional organizer is sharing what I have learned over the years with others.

MJ
Sep 1, 2023


Ask me anything: garage organization
My garage always seems to be a mess. How can I keep it organized?

MJ
Aug 15, 2023


Need a little space? Remove these 20 from your life.
To get things back on track, start small. Let go of the little things that are taking up space.

MJ
Aug 1, 2023


Ask me anything: old paint
Reader Question: I recently moved into an old (but new-to-me) house. What do I do with the old paint and stain I found in the basement?...

MJ
Jul 15, 2023


Know before you throw
Here are 10 items I check the value of before advising a client to let go.

MJ
Jul 1, 2023


Come see me - live & in-person!
I will be speaking at various locations this summer - come see me!

MJ
Jun 30, 2023
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