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Can I live up to that title? I’m going to try. If I fall short, please know that my intention was to fulfill your expectations. As a compassionate professional organizer, I’m tuned in to client expectations. And I always strive to exceed them. I really want you to read this tiny essay because I think it is filled with big ideas. If I had used the title that originally occurred to me, I don’t think anyone would have looked. “Wash the Dishes, Change the World” was the working title. See why I changed it? The Meaning of Life It is important to realize that the meaning of life is that which gives meaning to life. People who have meaning

The basement is often a neglected space during any organizing campaign. True, the basement is normally uncomplicated and easy, but still deserving of some intelligent assessment and functional storage solutions. Assess the quality of the basement environment before you decide what to store in that space. A lot can be done to improve adverse environments. Humidity Levels Debase the Basement Checking the humidity level is the most important starting point. Above 60% humidity, mold can grow. Below 50% it lies dormant. In my central Jersey basement, the humidity level starts climbing as Spring approaches and can easily exceed 80% during the heat of summer. Those levels will quickly debase the basement. Just as surely the humidity drops as

Beautifully organized versus simply tidy was the phrase that started my journey as a professional organizer. I was watching videos about home décor. I know, I know, you don’t have to remind me that professional organizers are a touch obsessive about their art. Maybe I’ll do a future article about the relationship between obsession and art. The video asked one key question: Are you tidy or are you organized? Up to that point I had always thought of myself as very organized. My closets scream fashion statement and my cupboards look like a photo shoot for Architectural Digest. I reassured myself that I was very organized and watched more of the video, ready to dismiss this