Posts by Matt Howell

Dishwasher Do’s and Don’ts

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DO use only the recommended amount of detergent — too much can leave behind a residue, and too little can result in dirty dishes. DO run only full loads. If…

Finding Help in a Crisis Downsizing

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A Senior Move Manager may be the answer to finding help when downsizing. Senior Move Management is the profession that assists older adults and their families with the emotional and…

Cleaning Your Pantry

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Do you know what’s in your cupboards and how long it’s been there? While flours, grains, and oils have a longer shelf life than most of the items in your…

Back-to-School Organization

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Organization is key for avoiding stressful school mornings. Back-to-school doesn’t just mean buying and organizing a list of school supplies. It means returning to hectic mornings of lost papers, clothes…

Defining “Hoarding”

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According to the Mayo clinic, hoarding disorder is a persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions because of a perceived need to save them. A person with hoarding disorder experiences…

How to Hire a Professional Organizer

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After many years of unrealized New Year’s resolutions and failed attempts to get organized on your own, you have decided to really make it happen by hiring a professional organizer.…