29 Jun, 2009
Book Organizing Bookshelf Bookstore clutter Collection Of Books Den Elderly Woman Excellent Condition Fire Hazard Libraries Local Library Massive Collection Maximum Money Old Books Organizing Slip And Fall Surfaces Wall To Wall
Situation
This client loved to read and had a massive collection of books. She had so many that they did not fit on her floor to ceiling, wall to wall bookshelf. This caused many books to wind up on the floor and surrounding surfaces, ready to topple at any given moment. There were also too many papers scattered on the floor that could easily make this elderly woman slip and fall.
Solution
We reorganized the existing bookshelf so that it could hold the maximum amount of books. After that we cleared out as many books as necessary to make it a safe environment. We donated all excess books to the local library. They were ecstatic to receive so many books that were in such excellent condition.
Keep this in mind for your old books – libraries will either add your titles to their catalog or sell them at their bookstore to collect money for newer titles.
27 Mar, 2009
Den toys TV
Situation
A den that was no longer used by the family except for storage. What had once been a family gathering place and kid’s play area became a thruway as the kids grew up.
Challenge
Left over furnishings and toy storage containers still full of 10 year old and no longer used toys. New toys for teenagers like telescopes etc. This area was also a staging ground for donations to the local school fundraising auction.
Solution
Set a deadline for auction items to leave the home. Donate all excess furniture and old toys. Rearrange the room so that people might begin using the space for a lounging and watching television.
10 Sep, 2008
organizing den
Before / After Case Study:
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Challenge:
As the kids grew into high school age, the family no longer used this den. As an in-between/hallway room, it collected castaways and collections for upcoming school events. There were toys from decade earlier, videotapes no longer viewed and all sorts of forgotten items that were dropped on the way through.
Solution:
We began by getting rid of the old toys and toy bin unit. We also loaded the items set aside for the school fundraiser and shipped them out that day for the school to store. We re-purposed an old credenza to act as TV stand that also conveniently ended up containing the remaining videos and DVD’s,
