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Hoarding Help: Break the Buying Cycle

I'm Katherine Lawrence, a professional organizer with years of experience working on TV's Hoarders and managing my own organizing business at www.myspacematters.com. I'm often been asked: How can we help someone with hoarding behavior? The answer is not as simple as...

The 5 Characteristics of Organized People

I have complete and total faith that you can learn to be more organized. I’m guessing if you are struggling to keep your home and your life straight, you may not have mastered one of these characteristics. But don’t fret! By focusing on a few simple changes and...

Hoarding Intervention: Unraveling Terri’s Story from “Hoarders”

I'm Katherine Lawrence, Professional Organizer for Space Matters, and today I want to share some insights from my experience working on the TV show "Hoarders." Specifically, I'll be diving deep into Episode 1 of Season 13, which is now streaming on Netflix. This...

The Pros and Cons of Being a Professional Organizer — Home Organizing

If you are wondering what it’s like to work as a Professional Organizer, you are in the right place. While home organizing might seem like a dream job, there are pros and cons of being a professional organizer. This post will cover some truths about what being in the...

6 Rules of The KonMari Method – Quick Start Guide

The KonMari Method™ is a life transformative organizational method developed by Marie Kondo. There are six rules and a lot of misconceptions around what this is all about and how it differs from traditional home organizing. Here, I hope to simplify and demystify the...

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