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Oct 6, 2020
2 min

Laundry!

You know that feeling when you just finished with all of the laundry? It’s washed, folded, and put away! At Fresh Start Organizing, we hear

Aug 4, 2020
4 min

Creating a Family Command Center

From junk mail to school papers, we have all had that pile of paperwork that seems to be continually shuffled in the house...

Jul 7, 2020
2 min

Organizing Printed Photos

With the advent of camera phones and digital cameras, there are less printed photos to showcase and store. However, many of us still have...

Jun 2, 2020
1 min

The Paradox of Possessions

We all like getting things...getting something makes us happy. However, over time, that happiness fades.

May 5, 2020
2 min

Recycling vs. Trash

At Fresh Start Organizing, we hear a great deal of clients wishing to recycle items. While this is always a wonderful option, we do warn...

Apr 7, 2020
2 min

Sorting Advice

Many of our clients worry about what could happen if they get rid of an item or items. We advise looking at the value of the item or items..

Mar 2, 2020
2 min

Moving Tips

Many find moving to be very stressful and it makes sense - packing up all of your belongings can be very emotional!

Feb 7, 2020
2 min

Getting Your Car In The Garage

A garage is meant to house your car from the elements, unless it doesn’t fit into your garage! If you are getting up earlier to get your...

Jan 3, 2020
4 min

New Year, New You?

The new year often comes with resolutions, from losing weight to wanting to become more organized and everything in between...

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