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By Wendy Himes; Professional Organizer- Parker

Today I am going to cover a daunting task.  The twelve year old’s room. Take a deep breath with me. Often a disaster area of their own making, my particular twelve year old’s room is crammed with books, Lego’s, clothes, a terrarium with a snake in it growing at an alarming rate, and did I mention Lego’s? There are intricate battles set up with Clone Troopers and rebel forces against Darth Vader’s army all over the floor, and stacks of books read or to be started soon all over his night stand and spilling into the open sock drawer below. There are usually blankets cascading off the bed and several bottles of Clean Well sanitizer (the best one if you ask me. No alcohol, just good antiseptic thyme oil.) The sanitizer is for after he plays with his snake. I insist.

By Wendy Himes; Professional Organizer- Parker

Merry Christmas and now a very Happy New Year as well! What a fantastic time this is to be Out with the Old, the tired, the boring (hint hint – I’m speaking of Christmas décor that you don’t like anymore) and in with the New!! New ideas about the home, decorating and how to organize it!

By Wendy Himes; Professional Organizer- Parker

Happy fall, y’all! It is finally cooling down (at least at night) and it’s time to think about those fall clothes receiving a more prominent place in your closet for a while. Put away those super light summer clothes; the linens, tanks, flip flops (which should really go in the trash because they are so often associated with plantar fasciaitis AND they ruin those pedicure heels.) If you insist on keeping them, toss them anyway. You should get new ones every year because they really get too worn down to have any support after an entire summer of use.

By Wendy Himes; Professional Organizer- Parker

Summer is over! They are all back in school! WHEW. SOB. Do you know what else that means? No interruptions or objections as we clean out their closets! Find an item that’s objectionable in size or wear? Into the charity pile! You might now even have a stack of clothes that are okay for weekend wear and another that’s stacked with nicer, better fitting, unstained clothes to wear at school as hot days wind down into cooler ones.

By Wendy Himes; Professional Organizer- Parker

It’s summertime and the living is easy.  And, er, frugal.  At least for some of my clients. It’s been a long, hot summer, and it’s been a long, anxious few years with the economy as it is now in our lives. So what does being frugal mean to my clients and I?

Metro Editorial

Our homes are a great measuring stick of how far we've progressed in the past 20 years, especially when it comes to their efficiency in terms of saving us energy and money.

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Replacing a roof is a costly venture few homeowners look forward to. According to Remodeling magazine's 2010-11 "Cost vs. Value" report, the national average cost of a roof replacement is nearly $22,000, a costly endeavor considering the tenuous nature of the economy. What's more, homeowners who choose more upscale roofing materials can expect to spend almost $40,000 on their roofs.

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Feel like cheating? Forget what the inside of your home looks like for just a bit and focus on your home's exterior.

By Julie Gram, Founder and Owner of Naturally Organized- Centennial

I believe purging your wardrobe should be done at least twice a year -- getting rid of clothes and accessories you don't like, don't fit, out of date, or just don't look good on you anymore will free up space for something new. 

By Brenda Peterson; Owner and Founder of Busy Bee Organizing Plus, LLC- Parker

I write with the voice of someone who has a long-time passion for design. I have a Fine Art degree; I have design sales experience; I have design education; and I am certified in redesign. But I do not have a design degree. I am a business owner who loves to make the best out of what one already has -- then work to make that space better given your individual finances, your desires, and your dreams. Hence my motto: “Improve your surroundings…Improve your life!”

By Debbie Brinkman; Professional Organizer and Interior Designer at Simple Order Design- Littleton

Garage Sales are part of our culture and as sure as the trees leaf out each spring, you can count on garage sales popping up in abundance in a neighborhood near you.

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Most people want their living spaces to smell clean and fresh. However, pets, aromas from the kitchen, cigarette smoke, and other things can make a home smell bad.

By Chelsea Matheson, Interior Designer at Pinecroft design l build l remodel- Denver

The housing market is on its way to bouncing back with the arrival of spring.

By Joe Rocco, Owner of Artistic Floors by Design- Parker

Considering a remodel can be an overwhelming decision-making process, from product quality and pricing to professionalism and reliability of contractors.

By Brenda Peterson; Owner and Founder of Busy Bee Organizing Plus, LLC- Parker

YOU can organize anything!  It’s true.  Let’s just set the record straight now. 

Metro Editorial

Spring cleaning is an annual tradition at households across the country. Whether you live in a studio apartment or a sprawling mansion, the rejuvenating feeling of spring stems from more than just the warm air outdoors. It's also the opportunity to open the windows and let that warm air breathe some new life into your home.

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Whether you're an experienced DIYer or painting your first apartment, one of the most important decisions you can make in assuring a quality paint job is the choice of painter's tape.