FAQs

Unlike other organizers who just shove things away in a closet or corner out of sight, I am meticulous in creating a system that makes sense to you, especially after I leave. I will ask you a ton of questions to understand how you think and what your current routine is like. I have many clients who have worked with prior organizers. One client, for example, had a previous organizer group her hotel slippers with the rest of her shoes. For me, it made much more sense to have these slippers in her travel bag, ready to go with the client’s next business trip. I also care about the aesthetics of a space because good organization is not only functional, but it’s also pretty to look at. When a client tells me she smiles every time she opens her pantry of organized canned goods and dried foods, I know my job is done.

You can, but your time and energy are valuable. Let me help you source the right products, find creative solutions, and set up a system you can maintain. Many people think they’ll get organized when they have the time or can get around to it. But when the time comes, the task seems overwhelming. People end up buying bins and containers that are cute, but don’t actually fit their space. Things pile up and the organizing gets put off to another day. One family told me they have wanted to get organized for the past 10 years. When the wife finally reached out for help, she told me she didn’t want to live in her disorganized home for another 10 years. Let me help you get organized in a day or matter of days now so you can live in freedom and gain back all those weekends you give up to organize.

This depends on your ability to make decisions and how much stuff you have. If you can edit ahead of my arrival, you can save a lot of time. But if that seems like too much, let’s sort together side by side. Any system that is properly set up will require time and thought. Each space is different and each solution is custom. I will provide a project time frame after our initial consultation and after I review the amount of stuff you have and how large the project space is.

Nope! Home Neat Home is full service and I will do all the shopping and product sourcing for you ahead of our organizing session. This means I show up to your front door with a carload of products that I know will custom fit your space. I always try to use whatever products that the client already owns in their home, but sometimes specific products are needed to solve a specific problem in a particular space. Purchasing products that match the aesthetic of a client’s space is as important to me as finding the best deal on a product. I also pass on any sale prices and insider trade discounts to you–what I pay is what you pay for the product as well. You only pay for my shopping and space planning time, which I can do quickly based on experience and intuition.

Throwing away someone’s stuff without their permission or agreement is disrespectful and unethical. Your items have stories, and I always set aside items I have questions about to go over with you. Nothing is ever donated or tossed without your consent. We are working together to only keep those items that truly bring you joy or have use. I am not here to force you to trash your stuff thoughtlessly.

In order to create custom solutions that meet your goals, I will need your input. As long as you are available to answer questions initially and be present for a final walkthrough, please feel free to take work calls, run errands, or pick up your kids.

My goal is for you to have a system that makes sense for you and your family members when I leave. That’s why I’ll ask you questions about your morning routine, favorite coffee mug, how your kids choose their outfits. The more I can understand your habits and pain points, the more likely you can maintain the organization. Of course, staying organized will require you to put in the time and effort hanging up that jacket, tossing those expired vitamins, or filing your papers. A system will give you structure, but not magically put things away or toss them out! Of course, I’m always happy to return for a follow-up organizing refresh! Our space and stuff are constantly changing as we enter different life stages and seasons.

I will invoice you after the project is completed. The invoice will have a line-item breakdown of hours worked, hours shopped, and exact products used (with product links). I accept Venmo and Zelle, and all the details will be in my project contract that I email you.

Yes! An organized home or workspace is invaluable– being organized reduces stress, increases clarity and focus, promotes better sleep and overall emotional well-being. This is truly the gift that keeps on giving without adding more stuff to someone’s space!