• Maintaining Momentum: How to Keep Your Home Organized Once You’ve Decluttered

    Maintaining Momentum: How to Keep Your Home Organized Once You’ve Decluttered,Lisa Baker

    Maintaining Momentum: How to Keep Your Home Organized Once You’ve Decluttered Congratulations! You’ve tackled closets, kitchens, garages, and sentimental items. You’ve sorted, donated, tossed, and organized. Your home feels lighter, calmer, and more inviting. But now comes the real challenge: keepin

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  • Decluttering Before Downsizing: How to Right-Size Your Belongings

    Decluttering Before Downsizing: How to Right-Size Your Belongings,Lisa Baker

    Decluttering Before Downsizing: How to Right-Size Your Belongings Downsizing can be an exciting next chapter — smaller spaces, less maintenance, and the opportunity to focus on what truly matters. But for many homeowners, the thought of decluttering before a move is overwhelming. After years (or dec

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  • Staging Secrets: How Less Really Becomes More

    Staging Secrets: How Less Really Becomes More,Lisa Baker

    Staging Secrets: How Less Really Becomes More Space Feels Bigger: Removing excess furniture and clutter instantly makes rooms look larger and more inviting. Buyers Focus on Features: Clean lines and clear sightlines draw attention to the home itself — the windows, hardwood floors, fireplace — no

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  • The Closet Clean-Out: Creating Space and Style

    The Closet Clean-Out: Creating Space and Style,Lisa Baker

    The Closet Clean-Out: Creating Space and Style Closets are sneaky. They’re designed to hold things out of sight, but over time they become a hiding place for clothes we no longer wear, shoes that don’t fit, and accessories we forgot we even owned. If you’ve ever opened your closet and felt frustrate

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  • Paper Clutter: What to Keep, What to Shred, What to Let Go

    Paper Clutter: What to Keep, What to Shred, What to Let Go,Lisa Baker

    Paper Clutter: What to Keep, What to Shred, What to Let Go Few things pile up as quickly — or feel as overwhelming — as paper clutter. Bills, receipts, tax documents, warranties, schoolwork, medical records, magazines — they seem to multiply overnight. Before you know it, the kitchen counter, home o

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  • Organizing the Garage and Basement: Tackling the Toughest Spaces

    Organizing the Garage and Basement: Tackling the Toughest Spaces,Lisa Baker

    Organizing the Garage and Basement: Tackling the Toughest Spaces When it comes to clutter, the garage and basement are often the most intimidating areas of the home. These spaces tend to become catch-alls — the place where old furniture, half-used paint cans, seasonal decorations, and “I’ll deal wit

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  • Sentimental Items: How to Let Go Without Regret

    Sentimental Items: How to Let Go Without Regret,Lisa Baker

    Sentimental Items: How to Let Go Without Regret Decluttering a closet or pantry is one thing. But when it comes to sentimental items — family photos, heirlooms, souvenirs, and keepsakes — the process can feel like an emotional tug-of-war. These aren’t just “things.” They’re reminders of people, mome

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  • Room-by-Room Decluttering: Where to Begin in Each Space

    Room-by-Room Decluttering: Where to Begin in Each Space,Lisa Baker

    Room-by-Room Decluttering: Where to Begin in Each Space If you’ve been in your home for a while, chances are clutter has quietly built up over the years. Drawers get full, closets overflow, and “I’ll deal with it later” boxes end up in the garage or basement. Then one day, you look around and wonder

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  • September Home Maintenance Must-Do: Get Your Heating System Ready for Fall!

    September Home Maintenance Must-Do: Get Your Heating System Ready for Fall!,Lisa Baker

    September Home Maintenance Must-Do: Get Your Heating System Ready for Fall! As summer fades and cooler nights become the norm, September is the perfect time to ensure your heating system is in top shape before you really need it. The last thing you want is to turn on the heat during the first chill

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  • August Home Maintenance Must-Do: Prep Your Home for Back-to-School & Fall!

    August Home Maintenance Must-Do: Prep Your Home for Back-to-School & Fall!,Lisa Baker

    August Home Maintenance Must-Do: Prep Your Home for Back-to-School & Fall!   August may still be summer, but as vacations wind down and schedules get busier, it’s the perfect time to tackle a few home maintenance tasks before the transition into fall. A little prep now can save you stress (and money

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  • Organizing the Heart of the Home: Tackling a Cluttered Kitchen

    Organizing the Heart of the Home: Tackling a Cluttered Kitchen,Lisa Baker

    Organizing the Heart of the Home: Tackling a Cluttered Kitchen The kitchen is more than a place to cook. It’s where meals are shared, holidays are celebrated, and memories are made. But when the drawers are stuffed, the counters are crowded, and the pantry feels like a mystery zone, it can become mo

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  • What Stays, What Goes: A Simple System for Sorting Through Years of Belongings

    What Stays, What Goes: A Simple System for Sorting Through Years of Belongings,Lisa Baker

    What Stays, What Goes: A Simple System for Sorting Through Years of Belongings If you’ve lived in your home for a long time, chances are you’ve accumulated more than you even realize. Closets, drawers, bins, and attics slowly fill up — and when it comes time to declutter, downsize, or prepare for a

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  • The Psychology of Letting Go: Why It’s So Hard to Declutter (and How to Start Anyway)

    The Psychology of Letting Go: Why It’s So Hard to Declutter (and How to Start Anyway),Lisa Baker

    The Psychology of Letting Go: Why It’s So Hard to Declutter (and How to Start Anyway) Have you ever stood in front of a closet, cabinet, or box and thought, “Why is it so hard to get rid of this stuff?” You’re not alone. For many longtime homeowners, especially those who’ve lived in the same place f

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  • “Where Do I Even Start?”: The First Step to Getting Organized at Home

    “Where Do I Even Start?”: The First Step to Getting Organized at Home,Lisa Baker

    “Where Do I Even Start?”: The First Step to Getting Organized at Home If you’ve lived in your home for 15, 20, or even 30 years, the thought of getting organized can feel like trying to move a mountain. Over time, we all accumulate — a little here, a little there — and before you know it, the closet

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  • July Home Maintenance Must-Do: Keep Your Lawn & Garden Thriving in the Summer Heat!

    July Home Maintenance Must-Do: Keep Your Lawn & Garden Thriving in the Summer Heat!,Lisa Baker

    July Home Maintenance Must-Do: Keep Your Lawn & Garden Thriving in the Summer Heat! July brings long, sunny days—but also scorching temperatures that can take a toll on your lawn and garden. If you want to keep your outdoor spaces lush and vibrant all summer, now is the time to give them some extra

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  • June Home Maintenance Must-Do: Protect Your Home from Summer Storms!

    June Home Maintenance Must-Do: Protect Your Home from Summer Storms!,Lisa Baker

    June Home Maintenance Must-Do: Protect Your Home from Summer Storms! Summer is all about sunshine and warm weather, but it also brings thunderstorms, heavy rain, and even strong winds. Is your home ready to handle Mother Nature’s mood swings? June is the perfect time to inspect and reinforce ke

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  • I’m Nervous About Moving—What If I Regret It?

    I’m Nervous About Moving—What If I Regret It?,Lisa Baker

    Big decisions come with big emotions. Here's how to move forward with confidence. Thinking about selling your home—especially one you’ve lived in for many years—can stir up a lot of feelings. It’s completely normal to feel nervous or unsure. You might be wondering, What if I move and regret

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  • Can I Sell and Move Closer to My Family?

    Can I Sell and Move Closer to My Family?,Lisa Baker

    If your heart is calling you home, now might be the time. Life changes. Maybe the grandkids are growing up too fast. Maybe a sibling or old friend could use a hand—or maybe you could use a little help and company. Whatever the reason, moving closer to loved ones is one of the most common (and most m

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  • Is Now Really a Good Time to Sell?

    Is Now Really a Good Time to Sell?,Lisa Baker

    The market changes—but your timing matters most. You’ve probably heard conflicting messages: “The market’s hot!” or “Wait until rates drop!” It’s enough to make your head spin. So how do you really know if now is a good time to sell? Here’s what to consider: 1. Market Conditions Are Still Strong Yes

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  • What If I Change My Mind?

    What If I Change My Mind?,Lisa Baker

    You have more control than you think. Deciding to sell your home—especially one you’ve lived in for many years—is a big decision. It’s perfectly normal to have second thoughts. Here’s what you should know: 1. You’re Not Locked In Just because we start the conversation doesn’t mean you’re stuck. Unti

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