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We have been organizing and decorating for years. We use a common sense approach. Something not too many people have, or have not taken the time to develop. My favorite show used to be house hunters but I have graduated to American Pickers and Storage Wars and Antiques Road Show. I subscribe to HGTV.
I most like the response I get from my accounts who never "looked at things that way" or just don't know where to start. I Love rearranging furniture and organizing for a given space. What works in one house does not necessarily work when you move somewhere else. Decorate for the space! Don't shoe horn old furniture into a brand new small cottage!
NOTE 2019: I believe staging and organizing is all related but I do not quote Thumbtack staging leads. They are too specific and too restricting for the services that Clutter Controls Offers.
NOTE 2020 I was tasked with a whole estate clean out from organizing to conducting weekly yards sales, to providing handy person services, to running an online auction, to packing to moving the leftovers to storage, to coordinating with the family, the subs, the realtors, the buyers and more! I continue to sell collectible items and continue to share the profits with the family thereby keeping a whole lot of stuff out of landfills! I have a little shop of bargains in 3 different states.
I charge 50% for selling people treasures . It helps defray the costs for organizing. It also motivates people to let it go!
Overview
Hired 37 times
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3 employees
11 years in business
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SunClosedMon10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, work quality, and professionalism.
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Kelly V.
Nov 16, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
After meeting with Suzy and Diana when they came to my home to get an overview of the work I needed done, I knew instantly they were a perfect fit for me. From their professionalism, to their wonderful personalities, and their ability to put me at ease, I’m so thrilled I chose them. Suzy worked tireless and efficiently with me to declutter, organize, and get rid of all the things I no longer wanted or needed in my home. I was completely overwhelmed before she came. Without her, I would still be behind a mountain of years of amounted clutter in my 950 sq foot condo. She packed, organized, put together a standing clothes rack, discarded all the trash, donated bags of clothing, shoes, kitchen items, books, etc for me. She organized my kitchen, bedroom, spare room, bathroom, dining room, closets, and hallways. I highly recommend them if you’re looking for the best people to help you! I loved that they also have a handyman to help if you need him, saving me from having to find several people from different companies. Thank you Suzy and Diana! Truly. You helped to change my life in such a positive way!
Details: Removal of unwanted items • Moving preparation • Space planning • Storage advice • Closets • Bedrooms • Kitchen • Bathrooms • 500 - 1,000 sq ft • Very unorganized
Home Organizing
Mar b.
Jul 26, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Diana knows what she's doing and how to organize things once. Efficient, thoughtful, and steady in her approach, a great find!
i am a disabled person on a fixed income who recently moved from a large home into a small apartment and, after three months here, was having a really hard time settling in. it was a hard summer for my body and i just couldn't get my feet under me long enough to get anything productive done. i really had no idea what to expect when i contacted clutter controls, i just knew that i was drowning in a sea of unpacked boxes and overwhelm and, with house guests arriving soon, i needed help fast.
i contacted them on wednesday and suzy was at my place by friday. on top of working tirelessly to help me get more unpacking done and rearranging things so that they're more effective for use, she was a delightful conversationalist and so encouraging along the way.
the following monday, i saw suzy again to finish the work and she made sure that we did because she knew i was on a budget and we couldn't waste time. by the time she left me, my apartment was guest-ready and i was so relieved. she even hauled all the empty boxes away and dragged all the generated trash out to the cans, all things that i also struggle with.
it took a little more scheduling to get my washer and dryer stacked as the handyman (mike) needed to extend the dryer hose and cord which required ordering parts and finding another person to help with the heavy lifting. but they handled all of that for me so that all i had to do was tell them the times i was available and they picked the one that worked for everyone on their end.
in the end, my apartment was just the way i needed it to be by the time my guests arrived and i could not be happier about it. i got to meet diane, too, who is just as lovely to talk to as suzy. it's clear why they make such a great team.
before i found clutter controls, i didn't even know a service like theirs existed. i was out of my mind with anxiety and had no one to help me. i'm so grateful to have found them and i feel really positively about moving forward with my space. beyond just getting my home in order, and without a single ounce of judgment, i was given a lot of tips about how to proceed with my life in a way that maintains the order they worked so hard to help me find.
if i had it to give, i would have tipped every one of them very generously. as it stands, they are well worth the money and will change your life if you let them.
Details: Unpacking • 3 rooms
Clutter Controls with Butler Home Organizing's reply
Alyssa, this is so wonderful. Thank you very much. Diana, Suzy, Mike and my first husband Kip :)
Packing and Unpacking
Deborah P.
Mar 7, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
I needed help unpacking and finding places for everything in my slightly smaller new home. Diana Sheedy and her crew were amazing! She helped with storage options, design ideas, small home repairs and helped get rid of empty boxes in the house and garage. She even got my longarm quilting machine assembled! On top of that she is really fun to work with! Highly recommend Clutter Controls for your homeorganization and unpacking needs! Thank you Diana, Kip, and Mike!
Details: Unpacking • 3 rooms
Clutter Controls with Butler Home Organizing's reply
Thank you so much. A 231 year old house has a few challenges. I am always learning and always finding new ways to make the most of spaces. Thanks for your review. I think you need some more! :)
Packing and Unpacking
Joan N.
Aug 12, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
I worked with Diana for organizing my home files. The project is complete, on time and on budget! She was awesome, pleasant, helpful, easy to deal with, understanding (I'm deaf) and very efficient. She offered lots of related services as well (with out ANY pressure) and tons of helpful suggestions. I gladly recommend her and hope to work with her again. Thanks, Diana!! It was a pleasure to work with you and I'm thrilled my files are organized!
Home Staging
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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I will price by the hour the day or by the job if I am not sure how long something will take. My subs work for my company unless some other arrangement has been made and quoted. I also accept credit cards, cash, venmo and paypal. I charge a one hour $50.00 consultation fee regardless of how much time is spent on research, travel, and time with client. As others know the research done is throughout the process off client site.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I listen to what they need, make suggestions and decide on a time when I can come to evaluate their space. I like to look at a whole house because the rest of the house may effect the space that needs the work. I take pictures, a lot! I will then quote the job and estimate how long it will take. They are many ways to accomplish the same goals. Not right or wrong just different. Always keep an open mind.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am currently enrolled in NAPO: National Association of Professional Organizers.I have also taken a tremendous amount of Video Courses for MaxSold.com. This is helping me with my Senior Downsizing opportunities. I do a tremendous amount of research on web sites for pricing information and details. And 6 years of you name it, I've seen it is a tremendous education.
