Professional organizing and decluttering services for your home and office. Clutter-Free Creations is a team of two, Kathryn Tipton and Lauren
Kitchens, who appreciates organization as a process and end result. Most
importantly we enjoy working with people to better enhance their lives by
creating enjoyment through their environments. Both of us have a background in
counseling and psychology and b
elieve this has provided us with a strong
foundation in understanding the role of organization and structure in stress
management. In addition to this, we have had experience working with an array
of clients and problem solving a variety of solutions. We opted to work as a
“tidy team” to provide a faster and more efficient process to match the lives
of the busy people interested in our services. Our rate is based on an hourly fee ($70/hour) rather than for a project as the amount of time needed to complete the project will vary by the size of the room, amount of items, and speed of decision making by the client. The number of hours for a job can also depend on how much prep work you do between organizing sessions as well as how quickly you make decisions. For example, once a project is started, you can spend some time sorting items into “keep,” “donate/sell,” and “trash” without the help of the organizer. Or you can allow the organizers to do a rapid preliminary sorting for you, which you can review between sessions and have prepared for the next organizing session. Our fee includes the help of two organizers which helps cut the project time down by at least half (less time that you have to dedicate to the project, less time that your space remains unorganized, and a faster route to satisfaction!). If you are interested, we will setup a needs assessment that will serve as a planning meeting for your space. Any Size Project:
• Monday-Friday 5pm-9pm; Saturday/Sunday 8am-5pm
• Needs Assessment (see below)
• Promotional Rate – $70/hour working with a team of 2 organizers to quickly finish the job
• Start NOW and get it done FAST
Needs Assessment:
• 1 hr Needs Assessment – $50
• We’ll discuss the spaces you want addressed
• Determine job requirements
• Estimate amount of hours needed
• Schedule times for working
Included Extras (no extra charge):
• Planning of your space (2-3 hours)
• Driving to and from your residence or office
o No charge for fuel expenses
o No charge for commute time
FAQ
What is a Professional Home Organizer? A Professional Home Organizer is someone that helps you to overcome clutter and disorganization to make your life, less stressful and your time, more efficient. Why should I hire a professional organizer? Have you ever decided to tackle a project only to walk in the room and turn right back around? Did you set aside your evening to sort through boxes and instead ended up having to work late? Has your clutter caused problems such as late bill payments, misplaced mail, or lost items of importance? Better yet, do you just plain dislike taking the time to organize or have trouble getting started? If any of these situations apply to you then a professional organizer may be your solution! As people’s lives grow and change we often find ourselves trying to do too much with too little time. This in return can push “neatness” and structure aside resulting in an environment that feels like our heads: stuffed, confusing, and overwhelming. Part of living a stress reduced life is managing your environment. Coming to a home or an office where things make sense, you can find things quickly and easily, and is overall pleasing to be in can dramatically decrease stress and provide a sense of calm among the chaos of life. Why choose Clutter Free Creations? First and foremost we LOVE organizing!!! However, we realize there are many professional organizers who feel the same way. With Clutter-Free Creations we feel we bring something special in our work with clients. Our backgrounds and work experience in clinical psychology and counseling have provided us the experience of working with a variety of different clients with eclectic lives and living situations. We understand that life presents many stressors and hence why clutter and chaos can accumulate. While our services do not encompass any therapy, we believe our backgrounds provide us with the ability to remain sensitive to our client’s needs, be ethical and non judgmental all while implementing a plan to organize and enhance their life! Does the Professional Organizer work alone or with me? This answer depends on you! There are two approaches when working with a professional organizer. You may choose to work side by side with us or you may opt a hands off approach and let us work in your absence. The first option of working with a professional organizer is our Time-Flexible approach. When working alongside of us, you are able to observe and acquire organizational skills through a hands on process. In addition to this we recognize that not everybody has the luxury of free time and therefore offer our services without your presence. This is called our Time-Limited approach. With this option belongings are sorted by the organizers into bins designated “donation”, “sort”, “keep”, etc to require your approval later and ensure the safekeeping of your meaningful possessions. With larger projects this option will require some homework for you to sort through these belongings later. How much time will it take to organize my space? This depends on many different factors. During the assessment visit, we will discuss with you in detail what you would like accomplished for the space, an estimated time requirement, and a plan of action. The amount of time needed to organize the space will depend on the size of the room(s), the number of items in the room, and at what pace the owner can make decisions about the items. Additionally, if you choose, we can get you started on some “prep work” that you can accomplish before or between organizing sessions that will help streamline the organizing process. However we also understand that you may not want to do this in your free time, and we are happy to work with you step by step through this process. Which areas do you service? Just about any space large or small, we’re on it! Almost all areas of your home, office and vehicles are covered. You can see a full listing of areas and rooms serviced on the Services page. What takes place at the initial meeting? We will come and evaluate the area(s) you have in mind. We will discuss with you in detail what you would like accomplished for the space, an estimated time requirement, and a plan of action. What hours are you available? We’re available Monday -Friday 5pm-9pm; Saturday & Sunday 8am-5pm
Will my sessions be confidential? All interactions, topics discussed, and items to organize will be kept confidential. What if I only need you for a few hours? No problem! There is a minimum of 2 hours for each project. What payments are accepted? We accept cash and check. Payment is due at the end of each work session (each day). Common Client Concerns:
• Should I clean up my space before the initial assessment? o Don’t touch a thing! Surprised that we’d say no? We want the opportunity to see the space as it is now, so that we can see what is and is not working for you. A major component to creating a solution to a problem, is understanding the problem.
• But my place is a mess! o We can assure you that we will not judge or criticize your environment. You can be assured that your information will be kept confidential.
• Will you make me throw away belongings? We will never make you throw away a possession that you are not ready or willing to part with. Much of organization is focused on utilizing space. A space can still be structured and sensical with all the same belongings in it! On the other hand if your concern is to acquire more room then some materials will need to be sorted and discarded.
• What about items being donated? o We encourage donations! Through your givings it provides employment for members of your community and enables less fortunate people to purchase clothing and household items at a more affordable rate. Also many programs use profits to further enhance underprivileged communities. With your approval all removed items will be donated to Goodwill, The Guild Shop, or Purple Heart. If you have a specific donation program in mind we will be happy to send materials to that location.
• Will I have to purchase additional items to help organize my space? o Our priority is to work with items that you already have in your house or office and find new ways to use them to help simplify your space. There may be times that we may suggest a particular product that we believe will significantly help achieve the organizational look and function that you want (storage containers, bins, organizational systems, etc). Should you want to purchase the item, you have two options. 1) You can go out and purchase the item yourself. 2) We can purchase and bring the item to you, which you may purchase from us for a fee of 25% of the cost of the item(s).
