Curtis E Organizing Blog
Stay up to date with our most recent news and updatesSpring Cleaning Edition
Now is the perfect time to tackle your closet, garage or basement in preparation for the busy coming spring activities. As the days...
Unlock Financial Peace of Mind: Create an Emergency Fund
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, and it's crucial to be prepared for any financial curveballs that may come our way. One of the most...
Conquer Summertime Chaos: Keeping Your Garage Organized with Kids and Summer Gear
Is your garage a chaotic mess, cluttered with kids' summer gear and endless toys? As parents, we understand the struggle of keeping the garage...
How Clutter Can Affect Your Health
Clutter is something that most people deal with daily. Whether it's a messy kitchen counter or a closet overflowing with clothes, clutter can be...
Donate and Make a Difference
Spring is the perfect time to declutter and get organized, and what better way to do that than by donating unwanted items to those in need? Here are...
Pantry Organization 101
Pantry organization can be a daunting task, especially if you have a lot of items to sort through. But with a...
The Real Reasons Behind Home Clutter
Are you tired of feeling weighed down by home clutter? It's a common problem that many of us face, but understanding why our homes get cluttered is...
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting an Organization Project
When it comes to organizing your home or finances, it's important to have a clear understanding of what you want to achieve and how to get there....
How do I get rid of this? Safe Disposal Tips
You know it doesn’t go in the trash, so how do you dispose of it properly? We’ve handled more than a few decluttering jobs where the homeowner...
Are You Prepared to Go Home for the Holidays?
The holidays are fast approaching, and many of us will be traveling back home. While this time of year is generally filled with merriment, family,...
Junk Mail: Touch It Once
Save time and frustration by following the golden rule for managing paperwork Unless you’re living completely off the grid, you’ve probably noticed...
Four Tips to Get Ready for Your Tax Preparer
Make tax season pain-free with these tips you can put into action immediately! We talked to Tonya Willey, Accountant and Account Manager at DTC...
Now is the perfect time to organize your garage
Spending a day to organize your garage: everyone’s favorite chore, right? No? We get it; spending a day in a cluttered garage trying to make some...
How to Clean a Basement: 22 Must-Read Tips
Check out the recent Redfin article we were featured in: How to Clean a Basement: 22 Must-Read Tips A basement can be a great extra space in a home...
What is a Professional Organizer?
Let’s talk about what a professional organizer is and whey they do. A Professional Organizer assists individuals and businesses improve their...
How to Tackle Decluttering Procrastination
If you’re a procrastinator, starting on a decluttering project can quickly get derailed by a number of obstacles, such as “new show just dropped on...
5 Things to Remove From Your Life – This Weekend
Our dear friend Courtney Carver wrote a list of the top 120 Things to Remove From Your Life, which includes items you might not have considered...
Provide a Better Customer Experience by Partnering with a Professional Organizer
I have a long-time partnership with a home renovation contractor. Before they start a large renovation, such as a kitchen remodel, they ask me to...
Back-to-School is the Perfect Time to Get Organized!
Loathe as we are to think about cooler weather (summer just got here!), back-to-school time is right around the corner. In addition to picking out...
Create a Budget You Can Live With
For some of us, keeping accurate, up-to-date records of all our financial accounts, including where and how much in each account, is a breeze. Then,...
What is all this crap really costing you?
Storage units are costing you more than you think. One of my clients, let’s call her “Jane,” recently contacted me about getting some help with...
Url of La Moille – The Final Tail
As I write this blog, I still don’t believe it’s the end. Url disappeared one morning recently without a trace, guessing due to a coyote. He has...
Organizing tips to make travel easier & more fun!
Summer has arrived & finally vacation time...HASSLE, STRESS?? I have a few tips to make travel less stressful (and maybe more relaxing): 2...
What your College Student needs to know…
A Financial Checklist for Your Newly Minted High School Graduate We’ve got budget, retirement account, credit, information security and insurance...
Tails of Url
So, in a previous post, we talked about Url and his expensive accident. He's had a few other medical issues over the past two years, including a...