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5 Reasons Why 1 vs Many Will Help You Stay Organized
I know we have often heard the saying "Less is more" which is so true but what I wanted to add to that is less BETTER quality is more! As The Space Reclaimers we hear this often but I love to take this to the next level and here's what I mean. There are so many...
5 Habits & Routines to get your home organized
5 Habits & Routines to get your home organized Habits and Routine = boring? Nope it = being organized and staying on top of life's to do list. As a home organizer I often see how piles of stuff can accumulate and then it gets to the point of overwhelm and then we...
Emotional Baggage in the home and how to send it packing!
Emotional Baggage in the home and how to send it packing! Most of us have some form of emotional baggage attached to stuff in our home but what we do with it can make the difference between a cluttered home and a home that does not hold a mixing bowl of emotions. It's...
Behind the Scenes of Stuff and How it Affects Us
Behind the Scenes of Stuff and How it Affects Us So we do a lot of looking at how to make our stuff look prettier by using pretty storage containers or baskets. But what about behind the scenes at how our stuff is effecting us? There are 3 major areas where we have...
Why you can’t let go of those old text books?
Why You Can't Let Go Of Your Old Text Books? Sentimental is a huge part of WHY you collect stuff. If you think about it, you can tie a memory or feeling to just about any item in your home. It could either stir up a sad, happy, nostalgic or painful emotion. We can use...
4 Steps to Organize Any Room In Your Home With A Twist | Space Reclaimers
I like to say that I cause a storm before the calm! What I do is gather all the items you want to store in that room or area and have them piled up. Do not have different areas in the home for the same category because this will lead to overstock and clutter. The...
4 Tips for Creating an Organized Home Before Winter
4 Tips for Creating an Organized Home Before Winter A home is all about creating an environment to make you a better person. I'm lucky enough to call Calgary my home. You should feel welcomed, loved, calm and safe. Your surroundings make a lasting impact on you and...
4 Reasons Why Hire a Professional Organizer – The Space Reclaimers
Why hire a Professional Organizer; how a professional home organizer can help you reclaim your space and create calm in your home. Often in September, with the "Back to school" time life can get crazy/busy. With a busy life, it's easy to leave things "messy." Being...
Single Use Plastic Replacement Tips and Ideas
With the announcement a few weeks ago of a potential Single-use plastic ban by the federal government we received a fun request to speak about this subject on local news! This was so much fun! So in the spirit of always encouraging positive habit change here’s a few...
Design and Install a Closet for Under $500
So who shudders when you think of changing out your closet? There are usually two main reasons 1) Design 2) Cost I am not a huge lover of wire shelving for the look and the practical use of them, my husband - he couldn't care less but it was...