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“I can spot right away when someone is keeping everything within arms reach,” she says.
Overflowing counters, she explains, often suggest someone has run out of storage elsewhere.
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Andre adds that when someone does have too much stuff, it’s important to address that issue first.
Even buying the properbins and basketscan only do so much.
A common mistake is bringing in storage solutions before decluttering since it won’t optimize your space.
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“The key is to understand what tidy means to you,” she says.
“We’re working for your benefit, not your visitors'.”
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