Downsizing Tips for Empty Nesters
Mark this next stage in your life by downsizing your possessions and letting go of things you no longer need, use or love
How to Get Organized (and Keep It That Way)
The Neat Freak tackles two of the most frequently asked questions she hears about getting organized in the new year
What’s in Your (Virtual) Back-to-School Toolbox?
I was in Target the other day for the first time since February. As I rounded the corner at the back of the store, the bright yellow back-to-school section took me by surprise. There were the standard vats of glue sticks and highlighters and an entire aisle of backpacks. But it felt out of place. …
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The Neat Freak’s Guide to Organizing Your Outdoor Spaces
If you’ve made your way through your indoor projects, it may be time to tackle outdoor storage and get those spaces in order
Productivity in a Pandemic, Expectation vs. Reality
Perri Kersh of Neat Freak Professional Organizing in Chapel Hill, works with people to help them get organized – and stay that way. Even in a pandemic.
The Benefits of Chunking Things Down
The Neat Freak on the advantages of baby steps in accomplishing goals
How to Achieve a Pinterest-Worthy Pantry
The pros and cons of decanting pasta, oatmeal and more into plastic containers
Make the Most of College: A Professional Organizer’s Guide
You’ve spent all senior year preparing for this moment in time … getting ready to go to college. Your essays are done, you’ve left SAT/ACT test prep in the rearview mirror, and you’ve graduated. As a professional organizer, I know that one of the keys to success for students transitioning to college is creating and …
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Tis the Season for Shredding
With Tax Day now behind us, it’s a perfect opportunity to rid your home of extra paper and documents that you no longer need. Let’s be honest, there is very little paper that “sparks joy” … use tax season as a reminder to clear out the file cabinet and let go of the mess and …
Clean Out Your Closet Without Regret
In all of my years of letting go of stuff, I’ve had very few regrets. In fact, the only thing that comes to mind is a pair of beautiful elk skin cowboy boots I purchased directly from the original J. Peterman in Lexington, Kentucky. I owned them for two years and wore them only once. …