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Getting Ready to Sell Your House?

5/10/2020

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Don't Forget To Tidy Up Before Listing Your Home!

Decluttering & Organizing is one of the most important factors that should be taken into consideration when preparing your house for sale!  The tidiness of your home greatly influences potential buyers’ perception of the space and can have a major impact on their decision-making.
 
Some important spaces potential buyers will be paying attention to are your:

  • Entryway
  • Kitchen
  • Closets
  • Cupboards & Drawers
 
Here are some actions you can take to prepare your home for sale and present it in the best possible light!
Declutter
  • Front Entryway
  • Entryway Closets
  • Kitchen Countertops
  • Kitchen Drawers and Cabinets
  • Pantry
  • Bedroom Closets
  • Bathroom Countertops/Vanity
  • Linen Closets
  • Laundry Room
  • Storage Spaces
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Depersonalize
  • Remove photos
  • Remove artwork on refrigerator
Organize
  • Built-In’s
  • Closets
  • Pantry
  • Storage Spaces
  • Collect and organize warranties for appliances
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Rent a Storage Unit (if necessary)
  • Temporarily store items such as furniture, artwork, etc. that you want to move into your new home, but are taking up too much space
Need assistance? Kara Desmond, Professional Organizer of Utterly Uncluttered can help reduce the stress of moving and help you accomplish these tasks before you move!

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Organize Your Kitchen + Reduce Food Cost

5/5/2020

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6 Benefits of Properly Managing Your Food During Quarantine + Beyond

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On March 12th, at 7:45 AM, as I briskly walked through Target down the bare aisles of where paper towel and pasta were supposed to be, it hit me that what we were about to go through was going to have a significant impact on our lives. Forty-five minutes later, panic had begun to set in. 
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Thoughts of "how long will this shopping trip be able to sustain us for if we can't leave to get more food?" followed by "how much is this going to cost, where will I put it all, and how do I make sure we don't waste any of it?" flooded my mind.

I imagine many people experienced similar thoughts the first time (if not the first few times) they went to the store at the start of this pandemic.

Many people are facing these roadblocks:
  • Lack of kitchen space
  • No organization systems in place
  • Bought a lot of food but have limited time to eat perishables before they expire

How does one combat these issues?
Creating a plan and managing pantry and fridge organization, similar to how you would organize your closet, is essential.  By following these six steps, you can develop sustainable habits that will extend beyond quarantine, and it will save you time and money in the long-run.

The 6 Steps:
  1. Clean out your pantry and fridge (this is the most critical step, START HERE!)
  2. Take inventory of what you have
  3. Create shopping lists (and stick to them) - see my free downloadable PDF, below!
  4. Stretch your wallet by planning your meals and grocery list, taking extra precaution with your perishable food to preserve freshness
  5. Categorize, Label, & Create Homes for your food (check out my favorite products here)
  6. Visualize how a clutter-free and organized kitchen will make you feel

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To assist with this, I have compiled a few of my favorite resources to help with extending the life of your produce and prioritize what you need to eat first to reduce waste:
  • "How to Store Vegetables to Keep Them Fresh"
  • "How to Store Fresh Herbs so they Last Longer"
  • Eat By Date
  • FoodKeeper

I am also attaching 2 FREE printable downloads to help with your weekly meal planning and grocery shopping!

What is your biggest challenge when trying to keep your pantry and refrigerator under control? ​
weekly_meal_calendar.pdf
File Size: 25 kb
File Type: pdf
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grocery_shopping_list.pdf
File Size: 44 kb
File Type: pdf
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Spring Cleaning is Starting Early in 2020

3/19/2020

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​The phrase "there aren't enough hours in a day" generally rings true during the usual hustle-and-bustle of our busy lives.  Right now, however, during the COVID-19 outbreak, we are in a unique situation.  We are staying at home more than usual due to self-quarantining in an attempt to keep healthy and flatten the curve.

This situation poses the question:

"What should I do if I have some extra time at home?"

Hours of sunlight are getting longer, and we are spending more time at home than usual!  What better time than NOW to jumpstart spring cleaning & decluttering and get a fresh start!
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Fun Fact:

We spend about 10 minutes a day searching for lost items, which adds up to more than 60 hours, annually that we spend trying to find things we've lost in our own homes!

Spring Cleaning & Decluttering is HEALTHY!

Spring cleaning & decluttering is therapeutic! Several health benefits come along with going through your house and clearing your clutter:
  1. It can lower stress & boost mental health! Did you know the sight of clutter can cause a release of the stress hormone,  Cortisol?
  2. It can lower the risk of depression! Spring cleaning can improve happiness and reduce fatigue. Happiness, satisfaction, and a sense of accomplishment are all feelings associated with having a clean house!
  3. It can enhance your productivity! People are generally more efficient when their space appears organized because they are less distracted and stressed by the clutter around them.
  4. It is beneficial for your safety! It is no surprise that clutter can pose obstacles to walking through the home, which can lead to potential injuries.

Not sure where to start? Here are some tips:

1. PLAN
Start with a plan! Set aside time in your schedule to get your projects done, uninterrupted.
2. DECIDE WHERE TO DONATE
Decide on if/where you will donate unwanted items and schedule it in your calendar to drop off donations to your organization of choice.
3. CATEGORIZE
Create space to work, and categorize items you plan to keep. Toss or recycle items that no longer serve a purpose for you, and relocate items that are in the wrong room to their rightful homes.
4. CREATE HOMES
Create labeled homes for the things you keep! Putting a label on it is a great way to make sure everyone who lives with you knows where to find and put things away.
5. MAXIMIZE SPACE
Maximize space by utilizing the hard to reach areas to store items you don't need to use very often.    
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What is the first area in your home that you want to tackle & declutter this spring?​
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About the Author

Kara Desmond is a Professional Organizer in Metro Detroit, and the Owner of Utterly Uncluttered, LLC.  She provides local services in the Metro Detroit area and virtual services throughout the US. Want to get in contact? Email her or visit her website!

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