Why should I hire a Professional Organizer?
Did you know:
- 25% of people with two-car garages don’t have room to park cars inside them and 32% only have room for one vehicle. (U.S. Department of Energy).
- Over the course of our lifetime, we will spend a total of 3,680 hours or 153 days searching for misplaced items. The research found we lose up to nine items every day—or 198,743 in a lifetime. (The Daily Mail).
- Participants in an orderly room chose an apple (67%) over chocolate more often than those in a disorderly room (20%). (2/1/13, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota Research Study)
- People with a cluttered home experience increased exhaustion as a result of expending more mental energy on stress. (11/28/16, The SpareFoot Holiday and New Years Survey)
Once physical clutter is removed and organization is created, clients report an increase in productivity and joy!
Do any of the following apply to you?
- You spend time everyday feeling panicked or frustrated because you can’t find something.
- You throw clothing items on the floor because you aren’t sure where they belong or they don’t fit in the drawer or closet.
- You buy things you already own because you can’t find them.
- Your toiletries are overflowing, yet you only use a few items.
- You can never find ______ (a pen, your keys, scissors) when you need it.
- Things don’t get returned to their ‘home’ because they don’t have one.
- You can’t use an area for its intended purpose because things are piled up in it (i.e.-spare bedroom, garage, drawers).
- All flat spaces (countertops, end tables, night stand) are covered with papers, books, or other miscellaneous items.
- You have no idea what’s in the back of the closet, refrigerator or cabinet because you have so much in there, you can’t see everything.
- You are unhappy or embarrassed with the state of your home, and resist having company.
- You feel stuck, frustrated and unsure where to start, so you do nothing.
A professional organizer helps you take control and transform your space in a way you couldn’t or wouldn’t do without assistance.
Will you make us throw away our stuff?
Absolutely not. We will assist you and your family in determining what items you truly love and want to keep in your home. Then we will help you develop a meaningful system to organize what remains. It’s important that the owner of the items decide what stays and what goes. You have the final decision at all times.
I’m feeling nervous about someone seeing the state of my home or space. How will you help me?
Many clients report being nervous before we begin our first session or consultation. Once they experience the process, they are so happy they did! If you are feeling this way, let’s discuss it during your consultation. Several of my clients have told me they would be happy to speak anyone feeling this way to answer questions and put them at ease. After all, they have been where you are and have experienced how pushing through the fear or anxiety has transformed their lives.
Do you clean the area being organized?
Squared Away Today is not a cleaning service. We will assist you in lightly cleaning the area being organized. Once decluttered, we will return items to shelves, drawers, etc. If heavier cleaning is needed, we will brainstorm solutions and help you get a plan in place.
Can pets and children be present during our sessions?
The process of organizing is many small decisions about what you want to keep in your home to create a calm environment with increased productivity and joy. It’s best to make plans for children, pets and guests to be away if they need your attention. This allows you to focus on making decisions.
How much does it cost?
Professional organization is an investment in yourself. Once our clients experience the transformation, they feel it is money well spent. We offer a variety of experiences to meet our clients needs. During your complimentary consultation, we will discuss your situation and determine which experience will best meet your needs. There is a travel fee per session of $60 per hour outside of 60 minutes round trip from Lewes, DE.
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How long will it take?
Every home, office and client is different. Things that make the most impact are the size of the project, the number and type of items in a space, and how quickly you are able to make decisions about what to keep and what to let go. Sessions may vary in length and number of organizers depending on the job. For example, 12 session hours may be 1- 6 hour session with 2 organizers, 1 – 4 hour session with 3 organizers or 1-3 hour session with 4 organizers.
Do I need to do anything in between our sessions?
Some clients prefer to accomplish tasks on their own between sessions. If so, a list of action items will be created with agreed upon dates. Other clients choose not to work between sessions. They are more productive with the guidance of their organizer.
Will I have to buy additional items for organizing?
Often clients will find items they already own that may be used to organize. Others prefer to purchase new items. Either way, we will make recommendations regarding items to use during the organization stage of the process.
What happens to the items we purge?
Squared Away Today will help you determine where your items should go when they leave your space. Some may be donated to various charitable organizations, dog shelters, food pantries, etc. We will discuss ways to recycle, repurpose, donate and other options for removal of unwanted items.
Will my information remain confidential?
Your information will remain confidential unless you give us permission to share it. If you would like to give a testimonial or have your before and after photos on our website or social media, we will ask you to sign a disclosure.
What areas do you serve?
Squared Away Today is based in Delaware and travels all over the United States. The travel costs are discussed during the consultation so appropriate decisions can be made.
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept cash, check and Zelle. Payment is due in full when scheduling to reserve the date of your first session.
How do I get started?
Click the link below or contact us at (302) 270-8191 to set up a consultation.
How do I prepare for our consultation?
- Think about what you want in your home and how you want to feel. Finding words to describe it or sharing pictures that represent the look you want is always helpful.
- Don’t clean up. I promise, I HAVE SEEN IT ALL and am so impressed you are ready to begin your transformation! It’s important for me to see your current organizational difficulties in their natural state in order to help you develop a system that will work for you long term.
- Talk to you family about working with a professional organizer. We will only organize someone else’s belongings with his or her permission. (No, you can’t throw away your spouse’s well loved (or ratty) T-shirt, Star Wars action figures or Barbie collection.)
- The night before, rest up, take care of yourself and get ready to transform your life through transforming your space!