The lazy days of summer are behind us! School is starting back! It is time to get back to a routine to make the start to your day a little less stressful. A little advanced preparation can keep you sane during those busy weeks! Weekend Prep After a busy week the last thing you want to do is work all weekend. However, taking a couple of hours to get you…
Taking the time to declutter before you move saves time, money and hassle. Before you begin packing, it is important to make sure all items you no longer need are removed from your home. This will not only save you money on your move but may increase the value of your house and make your move easier. Did you know a decluttered house sells faster and for more money? It…
Have you always wanted to host a gathering with friends or family, but clutter keeps you from inviting people into your home? Here are some simple steps to get your home ready for some summer fun! Interior Go room by room decluttering. Give everything a thorough cleaning. Freshen up décor by moving things around or bringing in a few new items. Exterior Clean the exterior of the home, deck/patio and…
This month we celebrate the Senior Move Manager. At Practical Solutions, we love our role as Senior Move Managers in helping guide our clients through sorting out a lifetime of possessions and empowering them to make a difficult downsize and move. It is worth all of the hard work when you hear clients say that they couldn’t have made the move without you and that they are so happy in…
With the convenience of taking photos on your phone and other devices why is it so inconvenient to organize them? Here are a 3 simple tips from Alex Slattery, a professional photographer, on the best way to organize and protect your memories. 1. Designate one place where all your photos go on your computer. This will be your main folder where all your images go. Only use one folder and…
How does one who is looking to downsize and move into senior living use the KonMari Method to tackle the overwhelming task of getting rid of years or clutter and memories? The KonMari Method developed by Marie Kondo and made famous through her books and Netflix show Tidying Up is a great way to take on a major downsize. When seniors are moving to a smaller space it is very…
Click Below to Download Printable Copy Download “Record Retention Guideline” Record-Retention-Guidelines-Revised.pdf – Downloaded 74 times – 96 KB Record Retention Guideline *This is only a guideline. Please consult CPA for advice on your specific situation. Keep till warranty expires or can no longer return or exchange Sales Receipts What to keep for 1 month ATM Printouts and discard after balancing your checkbook Utility Bills Credit Card Receipts Other monthly bills…
To celebrate Get Organized Month this month, we are doing a video series to take you through your home and teach you how to organize those spaces. This week, we focus on organizing your bathrooms. Previous Videos Contact Us Feel Overwhelmed? We can help. Contact Us Contest Rules To enter, post your before and after photos on Facebook in the comments below the video or email them to us so…
To celebrate Get Organized Month this month, we are doing a video series to take you through your home and teach you how to organize those spaces. This week, we focus on organizing your bedrooms. More Videos To Come… Previous Videos Contact Us Feel Overwhelmed? We can help. Contact Us Contest Rules To enter, post your before and after photos on Facebook in the comments below the video or email…
To celebrate Get Organized Month this month, we are doing a video series to take you through your home and teach you how to organize those spaces. This week, we focus on organizing your living areas. More Videos To Come… Previous Videos Contact Us Feel Overwhelmed? We can help. Contact Us Contest Rules To enter, post your before and after photos on Facebook in the comments below the video or…
