How to Stay Organized While Moving
The Neat Freak has tips and tricks for staying organized during a big move and starting the next chapter in a new home
How to Get Organized and Keep it That Way
The Neat Freak tackles two of the most frequently asked questions she hears about organization
The Neat Freak’s Top Tips for Organizing Outdoor Spaces
Perri Kersh shares her advice for storing everything from gardening tools and camping gear to seasonal yard decorations and bikes
Productivity in a Pandemic, Expectation Vs. Reality
Perri Kersh of Neat Freak Professional Organizing in Chapel Hill, works with people to help them get organized – and stay that way. Even in a pandemic.
How to Live in a Post-Kondo World
If you, like millions of other Netflix viewers, spent part of the holiday season binge-watching “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo” and have now tidied up your home, you may be sitting on piles and piles of unwanted, non-joy-sparking stuff and wondering “what now?” Or maybe even wondering, “how did I get here?” And after all …
5 Apps to Get You Through the Holidays
As the holidays approach, there is often a feeling of elated anticipation mixed with a smattering of dread. There is so much to do and only so much time. Meals to plan, parties to host, travel to arrange, gifts to buy and joy to create… it can take a toll! Make this the year you …
5 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Facing Your Clutter
“I feel frozen when facing my clutter” is a common phrase I hear from clients and friends alike. Or, “I get started, get overwhelmed and walk away.”… So the job is never done. Feeling stuck, inundated or frustrated is why many people find that organizing jobs linger and clutter sticks around. Here are a few …
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How to Beat the Back-to-School Blues
There’s a feeling I get in the pit of my stomach every August. A mix of sadness that summer is coming to an end (boo-hoo) and an eagerness that kids are returning to school and routine and activities (woo-hoo!). No matter how you’re feeling, there is an inevitable amount of stress each August as families …
Fewer Choices Leads to More Freedom
I have a weird confession to make — I eat the exact same thing for breakfast. Every. Single. Day. I typically wake up at 6am. I cook a soft boiled egg, eat it over half an avocado and top it with salted pumpkin seeds. And I wash that down with two cups of coffee. It’s …
5 Ways to Stay Organized
Reaching an organizing goal is exciting. Whether it’s culling and scanning a lifetime of photos, or finally parking your car in the garage, or getting your closet in tip-top shape, it feels great to accomplish these tasks and reap the benefits of living with less. However, our work is never quite finished. In order to …