How do you know when you can tackle an organizing project on your own? How do you know when you should hire a professional organizer?
As a professional organizer who began her career doing DIY organizing projects, I know exactly what you’re going through.
Do any of the following situations seem familiar? Check it out and see what you think!
FIRST, WHAT IS A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER?
It’s my job to:
🔸 ask the right questions
🔸 find you products that support long-lasting solutions
🔸 measure & use spatial skills to dream up new potential in your home
🔸 create personal systems that support your family
🔸 use my expertise and best business practices to take a big burden off your plate
Here I am measuring one of four low-celienged closets for a playroom for a family of six so that I can find them the best solutions possible!!
YOU SHOULD DIY: TACKLE A SMALL SPACE FIRST
Do you have a linen closet that’s been bothering you? Or how about that one surface in your kitchen that always gets cluttered? Identify a small space you could tackle in a day and see how that goes!
You could try your nightstand or under the kitchen sink.
If you enjoy shopping for bins & the project energizes you, take on another one!
YOU SHOULD HIRE: MULTIPLE ROOMS OF THE HOUSE
A professional organizer can help you think through how multiple spaces flow together.
I can’t tell you how many times I’m working in a kitchen or pantry and flow into a mudroom or another storage space.
There’s hidden storage all over your house, and a professional organizer can help you find it.
When I helped my childhood friend, we focused on this main playroom, but also helped with attic space and his bathroom linen closet.
YOU SHOULD DIY: BUDGET IS TIGHT BUT TIME IS ABUNDANT
In her podcast House Rules Episode 15, The Nester says we all have resources & limitations – it’s just a matter of balance.
Some seasons are busy and some are lighter. If you’re in a place where you can spend more time shopping & researching & returning organizing products, it’s a great time to DIY!!
YOU SHOULD HIRE: YOU’VE BEEN TRYING TO GET THIS DONE FOR YEARS
If you don’t have the time or you’ve been completely overwhelmed by the prospect of starting this project that you’ve been putting it off… go ahead and reach out to hire someone when you’re ready.
One of the best parts about being an organizer is getting something DONE for a client in a tight timeframe!!
We can tackle in a week what you’ve been staring at for years. And that’s such a great feeling!!
YOU SHOULD HIRE: YOUR OLD SOLUTIONS AREN’T WORKING FOR YOU ANYMORE
Ok, SO MANY of my clients have great instincts. Great starts that have worked for them for a little bit… but over time the bins get jumbled and overwhelming and kids grow and change…
You can see above she’s got hangers in one color (one of my favorite easy closet tips!!!!) and has her shoes all together. We took out some products that weren’t maximizing the space and added bins in other places to make it all more functional & stylish – just like our client!
A professional organizer can give you a system that will be flexible for you through different seasons of life. And maximizes the space in their home through consistent bins + labeling systems.
TIPS FOR THE DIY-ER
If you’re ready to tackle your own project, here are a few of my favorite resources
The Horderly has great blogs to jumpstart your project!
The Nester has general house wisdom – alongside organization, you may be looking for decor tips, and she can help you.
Follow organizewithtracy on instagram – she gives GREAT tips with every project she does in Utah.
Here are a few resources I’ve put out that I hope will be helpful to you:
- the organizing products Jessica, Abby, and I love to use
- 5 things you can declutter in your kitchen
- refreshing your laundry routine
HOW TO GET STARTED WITH UPSTATE ORGANIZED LIVING
Ladies in Greenville, Greer, Simpsonville, Taylors, Traveler’s Rest, Lake Hartwell, and Lake Keowee: if you’re ready to hire for your project, here’s what working with me looks like!!
First, we’ll chat on the phone about what you need and you can ask me all the questions.
Then, I’ll either do a walkthrough of your space or we’ll exchange photos/video of your space.
Last, I’ll come to your home and GIVE IT A REFRESH!! I’ll help you make decisions decluttering, source bins & baskets, and install everything in a fresh system with labels to help you keep it up.
I love what I do – and here’s what my clients have to say.
I hope you have more confidence to DIY, or confidence to reach out for help if you need it – there’s no shame in asking for help!!
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