When do you need to call a professional to help with cleaning up clutter? Calling a professional will help save time and rustration when cleaning up a house full of clutter. When do you need to call a professional...
When do you need to call a professional to help with cleaning up clutter? "When you feel stuck and you don't know what to do," advises Lorie Marrero, who is the owner of "LivingOrder", a professional organization company that creates organizing solutions for homes and businesses. Another reason to consult a home organizer is if you work long hours and just do not have the time to research and devise a plan for yourself or just simply because you want the extra help.
What does a professional offer? Well Lorie says, "We bring three things to the table, one is accountability. If you have an appointment with us you are forced to do this (begin the process of cleaning up clutter). It is extremely easy to procrastinate and there are a lot of other things you would rather be doing. Secondly, we offer objectivity. We are a fresh pair of eyes - since it is not our stuff. We can say, 'You know what? You really don't need three black short-sleeved shirts.' Or whatever it is. We can objectively look at your things and say, this is just 'stuff'. You may have been looking at it too long. Thirdly, we offer our expertise. We do this all the time, so we know all the best tools, supplies and methodologies to help you get there, reaching your goal faster."
You may be able to save money by doing everything yourself, but it will take more time and energy than if you consult a professional. Hiring someone who already knows the "ins and outs" of home organization may actually work out to be more cost effective in the long run. There will be no "mistakes" such as buying the wrong storage unit, or not allotting enough space for one of your collections. Not to mention the time that is wasted on trying methods that just do not work for your lifestyle or family system
After sitting down and weighing the pros and cons of whether or not to consult a professional you may decide that the peace of mind you gain in calling a home organizer, may be reason enough to incur the extra "costs" in hiring outside help. They can help you set reasonable goals, and give you the skills you need to meet them consistently. Accomplishing all of the tasks that organizing a home can seem overwhelming and a professional knows how to exactly break down the daunting project into smaller, manageable tasks.
Whether you decide that you need to call a professional to help with cleaning up clutter or make up your mind up to do it yourself, you must make a commitment to finally organize your home in one way or the other. Then carry it out. Either way, you must also take into consideration the big picture, by devising a plan that you can realistically stick to, for keeping your house in order. As we have said before, the key to any good home organization plan is found in maintaining it. What is the point of working hard just to have it all be undone later by procrastination?
