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Each month in this newsletter
I share organizing tips to use in your home and office. Try some
projects by yourself or ask for help from my friendly professional team.
We have great ideas for improving the use of all sizes of spaces and helping you become more productive.
Happy Organizing,
Pierrette Ashcroft
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Pierrette Ashcroft,
founder of getOrganizedDC, has more than 20 years of business experience
organizing events and providing innovative solutions in homes and
offices. She is committed to continuing her education and training to
best serve her client's organizing and productivity needs.
As
part of the inaugural class to receive credentials as a Certified
Professional Organizer, CPOÆ, Pierrette earned a top distinction in the
organizing industry.
In 2010 she completed her training to
become a Certified Productivity Coach. Through her Productivity Boot
Camp she is able to increase the productivity of busy professionals. Pierrette will clear your piles of paper, overloaded inbox and cluttered life so you can be more effective in your business and career.
To learn more, call or write for a free telephone consultation at: 202.537.9705 or Pierrette@getOrganizedDC.com. Or visit our Web site.
The
hardest part of organizing is developing an attractive plan. We are
happy to help you with any challenges, large or small. Expect efficient
and reliable service from our team, who promise to keep your personal
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love what I do and my business thrives on referrals. Please keep me in
mind if you should hear of friends, family or colleagues who could
benefit from my organizational expertise or who would like to take their
productivity to a whole new level. I'm never too busy to help them get
organized. Thanks!
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KITCHEN CABINET REHAB
| | No More Hiding Behind Closed Doors
 Do you hesitate opening your kitchen cabinets
for fear things will come tumbling out? All those oddly-shaped and
cumbersome appliances and widgets can make keeping your cabinets neat
and tidy a challenge.
Your kitchen is probably the most used room in your home so creating order will have a big impact. Let's get to it.
Start by pulling out EVERYTHING
from all the cabinets. As you find things that are broken or you
haven't used in over a year, set them aside to discard or donate.
Next, group like items together. It will be easy to spot duplicates which also can be donated.
When returning things to the cabinets, items used most often should be convenient and easy to reach, heavy or large items should be stored in lower cabinets and seasonal items are best stored on higher shelves.
Are
you still finding space tight after you purged that never-used bread
maker, that old set of dishes and those mismatched plastic storage
containers? Here are a few tips to maximize space.
Use wire standing shelves to create a second or even third storage layer. It will alleviate the need to lift the stack of bowls to grab a plate.
Consider pans and bowls that nest to save on space.
Stand every other stemware glass upside down; they will fit closer together.
Stick adhesive hooks inside a door to hang utensils. This can free up much needed drawer space.
Baking sheets and cutting boards will stay put inside a lower cabinet if you use tension rods from top to bottom. They are easy to move if you need more or less space.
With a little purging and organizing your cabinets will look neater and it will be easier to get what you need. |
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ORGANIZING UNDER A WATCHFUL EYE
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| Happy Endings For All
 | | Photo by Katherine Frey/The Washington Post |
Jura Koncius at the Washington Post sent me an email saying that she was writing an article on garage organization and wanted to know if that was something I worked on.
I love garages and you may remember I even organized my own over the summer so I agreed she could follow me while I helped a client.
Surprisingly it was five weeks from the initial contact until the article was published and it was non-stop work the entire time. We exchanged over 70 emails, right up to her deadline. There were three in-person interviews, countless phone calls, hundreds of photos taken and even the art director
stopped by to scope out potential cover shots. I think the staff at the
Washington Post came close to matching the hours we spent organizing
the garage producing just one article. And the next day we were all back
doing it again.
A Wider Circle,
one of the charities I recommended in the article wrote to me saying
they received several calls as a result. That's great! Not only can the
homeowner now park in her garage but vulnerable families will benefit
from others who were motivated to start organizing there garages too.
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WHERE TO STORE OUT-OF-SEASON CLOTHES
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| Sometimes Everything Just Won't Fit in Your Closet
 Is closet space tight in your home? Those without the luxury of keeping all of their clothes hanging in their closet need to swap as the seasons change.
Here are some storage ideas to stow what won't fit in your closet or drawers.
Suitcases that are only used once or twice a year are large containers that can be used to store neatly folded clothes.
Shallow plastic bins on wheels can be rolled under your bed. This is a great spot for either out-of-season clothes or extra blankets and linens.
Some closets have an extra high shelf. It's not really practical for everyday use but will work for items that you pull out and change seasonally.
Large plastic containers with watertight lids will keep clothes dry and safe to store in the basement or garage.
When you store clothes in a location other than your closet keep a list
of what is in each container and where it is located. Attach it to the
inside of your closet door. Then when you are looking for your green
wool sweater you just have to consult the list.
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ORGANIZING SOLUTION
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| Picture Perfect
Challenge:
 Picture frames are stacked behind the sofa because it's too difficult to hang them. What if they aren't straight and you end up with a wall full of wrongly placed nail holes?
Solution:I use the Hang & Level, a picture hanging tool to make the process quick and easy. … Marks exactly where the nail goes. … Works for single or double nail placement. … Easily hangs one or more pictures (horizontally or vertically). … Two built-in levels ensure pictures are straight. … Use to hang small wall dÈcor items such as clocks, mirrors, and plaques.
Result: Frustration is removed
from the picture hanging process. You will save time, eliminate all the
extra 'mistake' nail holes and now not only can you admire your handy
work but you can enjoy your photos and artwork on your walls.
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