10 Jan, 2011
Bedroom Chronically Discorganized Client Move clutter Colleague Dangerous Fire Disrepair Electric Blankets Electrical Items Fire Hazard Hoarder Hoarders Hoarding Instances OCD Sleep Tendencies
This scenario is common in many instances of folks with hoarding tendencies. The bed had only a very small area on which to sleep and the rest of it was covered with papers, books and other items.
The scariest part of this situation for me was that there were several electrical items including electric blankets and heating units also in and around the bed. Most were in disrepair and therefore a very dangerous fire hazard. I am very glad that the family intervened and helped this client move into a better living situation where she could get the care she needed.
This is what the bedroom looked like after addSpace, my colleague Mishele Veiera and The College Hunks cleaned it up to be put on the market for sale.
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.
