Frequently Asked Questions

The length of a full home organizing makeover will depend on the size and complexity of the spaces, the amount of clutter you're starting with, and how much time you have to invest in making progress. A single very small space that needs only a little decluttering and simple organizing can often be done in under 8 hours. For a DIY undertaking of an entire home organizing makeover, the timeline could be 3 to 8 months. But again, it really depends on the starting point and your goals for the end result. If you are inquiring about assistance with your organizing, we will provide an estimation of hours when we review the details of your specific project. 

Although many of our clients are 55+ or are preparing for a downsize, we do work with most people who reach out to me regardless of age,  stage of life, or unique circumstances. During our initial consultation call, we will determine if there is a good fit between our skills and your decluttering and/or organizing needs and goals. If we do not have expertise in a particular area, we can often find someone in our network of pro organizers to whom we can refer you. 

The Groomed Home charges by the program or event, or by hourly packages and rates for most organizing and downsizing projects. Some services, such as space planning or shopping will be priced out after we determine the scope of work needed. For people who aren't ready to commit to longer term project but want initial or occasional help, the 9-hour package (up to 3 separate in-home sessions) is a great starting point. 

You may need boxes and large garbage or yard waste bags to start the decluttering process. Whether you need additional organizing trays, drawer dividers, bins, furnishings/shelving, organizing systems and so forth will depend on what you already own, your style preferences, and your budget.  Together we will determine what, if any, organizing products would be of benefit. The goal is to help make the most out of the storage you already own or have built into the house, so in many cases you won't need to buy anything. 

Even though we encourage whole-home organizing and GROOMing based on content categories rather than rooms, yes, you can focus on one space to start with. Even when working on a single space, if possible, we still advise assessing all contents for the categories of stuff stored in that space. For example, if you tackle your closet, try to review ALL of your clothes, even if some of them will go back into dressers or other closets. It's optional, but will greatly help you see what and how much you really own.