Blog – FAQs
How do I get my guest room holiday-ready?
The holidays are just around the corner, and chances are you’ll have family or friends visiting. Whether it’s your in-laws, your best friend from college, or a surprise visit from your favorite cousin, having a guest room that’s cozy and inviting can make their stay...
How do I navigate the over-gifted holidays?
The holidays are full of joy, warmth, and... well, sometimes a few too many gifts from well-meaning relatives. If you have a relative who loves to shower everyone with presents, it can feel a bit overwhelming. So, how do you approach this situation while keeping the...
What should I expect during a session with CTC?
Inviting a professional organizing team into your home to help with decluttering and organizing can feel like a big step... and sometimes embarrassing. But don't worry, our goal is to make the experience as comfortable and positive as possible! You might even find it...
What spaces should I organize this fall?
As the crisp autumn air rolls in and the leaves start to do their annual dance, it’s the perfect time to tackle those spaces that have been quietly collecting dust—and probably a few spiders—over the warmer months. If you're thinking about organizing this fall, let’s...
What should I expect at the consultation?
As professional organizers, we want you to know that there is no judgment here! Admitting that you need help is a brave and important step, and we never want you to feel ashamed of it. Our entire team at Cut the Clutter RVA is made up of kind, supportive, and...
What makes you great professional organizers?
At Cut the Clutter RVA, our goal is to create a space that functions and supports your daily lifestyle. We lead with love, kindness and patience. The great professional organizers on our team truly seek to understand your daily challenges so we can be solution-focused...
How do I get started decluttering?
“I don’t even know where to start!” As professional organizers, we hear this all the time, and we totally get it! The mere thought of tackling a chaotic space can feel so overwhelming! Here are some approaches we recommend to help you take that first step: Start...
How do I stay motivated while decluttering?
Starting a decluttering project can be exciting, but it's easy to lose steam, especially when you hit what we call the "messy middle." That’s the point where things look worse than when you started, and you may start second guessing this whole idea! One powerful way...
How can decluttering help my mental health?
Decluttering isn't just about making your home look neat—it's about creating a space that supports your mental health and emotional well-being. There are some great perks to decluttering that you may not have thought about yet because the “stuff” tends to be the...
What are some simple ways to organize a bathroom?
We’ve all been there—our bathrooms are overflowing with things we didn’t remember we had. And yet, it’s easy to buy more products on our never-ending quest for the “best” lotion, hair gel, or mascara. Although some mysteries will never be solved (Shouldn’t all...
