Inside the LA Organizing Awards

2010 February 3

I had no idea how my day would unfold when I arrived at my office last Tuesday.

Waiting for me was a message from Dorothy Breininger, professional organizer who has appeared on Hoarders, Dr. Phil and The View to name a few:

1-800-GOT-JUNK? was invited to the 2010 Los Angeles Organizing Awards! read more…

Is Clutter Cramping Your Relationship?

2010 January 19
Cohabitation

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I’m no relationship expert but I do know a thing or two about furniture that needs to be tossed for the betterment of a relationship.

I’m talking about the ‘I’ve-had-this-since-college’ items and the ‘black-never-goes-out-of-style’ stuff. They are the pieces of furniture your boyfriend doesn’t want to get rid of because ‘they’re so practical and comfortable’ but they’re one of the main reasons you don’t want to cohabit with him. read more…

Holiday Waste Guilt?

2010 January 4

Now that the holidays are over it’s not uncommon for people to feel a little guilty about all the waste those gifts and entertaining events generate. Piles of ripped up packaging:  brightly-colored wrap, those frustratingly hard to open cardboard housings, plastic shards of all shapes and sizes. Where are they now? Stuffed in the bin for the upcoming garbage crew collection, most likely. read more…