Posts by Lisa Dooley
Outwit Trade: Stories on the Benefits of Minimalism
Outwit Trade. I’m often asked about minimalism vs organization and how they’re related. And no, you don’t have to be a minimalist to be organized – you just have to be able to find your stuff when you need it; that’s organization. You can read more about this interesting topic on Stories on the Benefits…
Read MoreMarried with a Business Podcast – Organizing Your Life
Married with a Business Podcast. Everyone can use a little help with organization, especially small businesses that have leaner structures. I was excited to join Allison and Craig on their “Married with a Business” podcast to share tips on staying organized in your business. You can listen here at: Tunin: http://tun.in/tk29vK spotify:https://tinyurl.com/sMWB28 iTunes:https://tinyurl.com/iMWB28
Read MoreOrganizing Resolutions for the New Year
Did you know that “getting organized” is one of the top 3 resolutions every January 1st? If your New Year’s resolution is learning how to organize your life, here are some tips to get started. Whether you’re looking for office organization, home organization, or home office organization, these rules apply. Seeking to use one year…
Read More15 Expert Tips to Help You Plan for a More Organized Home in 2021
RentCafe.com Getting your home organized is one of the top 3 resolutions each new year. If you’re renting, there are some additional things to consider. Check out 15 Expert Tips to Help You Plan for a More Organized Home in 2021. I’m excited to be quoted as #9!
Read MoreSetting up your home office? Here are the top 5 recommendations from a professional organizer.
#WFH? Check. Since the start of quarantine in March, many of us have been working from home. And in the beginning, we “made do” and improvised. We worked at our kitchen tables and islands; we created Zoom space in the bedroom and living room. The dining room became our makeshift workspace and we figured it…
Read MoreReducing your footprint
Downsizing your (commercial) space What’s one of your largest business expenses? Salary? Benefits? How about rent? And if there’s one consistent thing that businesses have been grappling with during the pandemic, it’s how and where employees are housed. Traditionally, businesses need office space for workers; and we’ve learned over the last few months that’s not…
Read MoreTop 5 Organizing Tips to Help Your Family Thrive
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Read More5 Home Staging Mistakes That Could Cost You the Sale
AgentAdvice.com The real estate market is at its height right now with historically low inventories. And sellers want to get the highest sale price. Don’t let staging mistakes undermine your sale price.
Read MoreReadying for Moving Day in the time of COVID
The last push. You’ve planned, organized, and checked (and rechecked) the details. You’ve packed the seldom used, seasonal, and non-critical items. The last boxes on the moving truck or in the pod should hold all bedding and be marked as such (mattress pads, sheets, blankets, pillows). And as soon as the beds are set up,…
Read MorePlanning, purging, and packing during COVID.
Countdown to your move. As you’re planning your move, use this as an opportunity to purge. How much storage is available in your new space? Will all of these items fit? If you’re not using an item now, it’s highly unlikely you’ll use it in your new home so let it go now and save…
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