We've organized so many beautiful craft rooms over the last few months! It is definitely in the top 3 for areas that we organize consistently, a trend that I didn't see coming two or three years ago. We've been working on many new homes that are carving out dedicated spaces for crafts which is fun to see, especially here in Silicon Valley where many of us are glued to our smart phones and laptops most days. During the planning phases of construction I do a client intake for planning purposes so we can provide organizational ... Keep Reading >>
Storage Dos and Don’ts from a Professional Organizer
Last week the Kuzak's Closet organizing team tackled a large storage project in Menlo Park. The action shots I shared on social media caused a sensation–likely a nervous sensation–as many readers recognized their own storage experience. Today I'm sharing the “dos and don’ts of storage” based on my years of experience as a professional organizer. The client we worked with last week has been renting storage units for over a decade, spending on average $3,000 per month–over $350,000 to date. This seemingly nutty situation is ... Keep Reading >>
The Perfectly Organized Pantry
This morning Taylor and I met with a new client for an in-home organizing consultation, an experience that must feel odd for the client. I say odd because in most cases they haven't met any of the professional organizers from Kuzak's Closet before so we are complete strangers that they are taking on a tour of all of the nooks and crannies that most house guests never get to see. I mean, how many of your friends come over and you take them into your closet to show them the pile of shoes in the corner that you are thinking about ... Keep Reading >>
Resolving to Get Organized in 2016?
How does this grab you? New Year’s Resolution: This year I want to spend more time searching for my keys and trying to find matching Tupperware lids. I want to last-minute scramble through cabinets for the kids’ art supplies and buy more glitter when I can’t find the two pound combo pack I couldn’t leave behind last summer at the craft store sale. Doesn’t sound very appealing, does it? There’s another way. You can change the way you’ve been doing things and re-write your story. Organizational New Year’s resolutions can be ... Keep Reading >>
Holiday. Storage. Organized.
Christmas is over and I'll be the first to admit that I dread taking down my holiday decor to be stored for another season. My house feels so festive and with the holiday entertaining and client load I've had, I simply don't have the energy to take it down! I'm starting to relate to my estate clients that have their trees wrapped with plastic wrap in the attic, it just makes things so much easier! I hit this same wall every year, the week between Christmas and New Years and I always overcome it. There is something about the ... Keep Reading >>
Emergency Prep
As a professional organizer I look inside dozens of homes every week and it always shocks me when I don’t find an emergency kit. This week's rain storm reminded me that I should put all of my favorite tips together and share with all of you before El Nino arrives! It doesn’t matter where you live, you are susceptible to an earthquake, hurricane, snow storm, power outage, flood, or even a water pollution problem as we have seen in the news. Any of these things could leave you and your family stranded at home for a few days without ... Keep Reading >>
Moving Made Easy: A Professionally Organized Move
Most people consider MOVING a four letter word. And it isn’t love. Summer is the busiest family moving time, but the process doesn’t have to be a sweaty mess that ruins vacations. Moving can even be an exciting opportunity to refresh and shed unwanted items. A master closet after a recent Kuzak's Closet relocation in Portola Valley... As a professional organizer and relocation specialist I’ve learned to streamline the moving process, and I’m sharing my hard-earned tips for pre-move preparation, moving day success, and the art ... Keep Reading >>
8 Weeks to Home Organization Bliss Wrap Up
As we head into the month of March I have just one question ... have you stuck to your New Years Resolutions? In January I launched the 8 Weeks to Home Organization Bliss! series to help keep you inspired with my best tips, tricks and sample before & after pictures. I have been so pleased with the responses generated by readers and have shared a few below. In case you missed one of the posts, click the link below and please enjoy some before & after pictures and some of my favorite tips & tricks. And keep the ... Keep Reading >>
8 Weeks to Home Organization Bliss: Week 8 – Command Center
As I wrap up my series 8 Weeks to Home Organization Bliss! I am excited to share one of my all-time favorite tips - creating a Home Command Center. I have found that establishing one central location in the house for storing everyday, frequently used items like office supplies, a basket for mail, the home phone and files helps my clients save time and frustration. With this week’s tips and pictures I hope you will be inspired to create or re-organize your own Home Command Center and I invite my readers to comment below with any ... Keep Reading >>