I paid $1,000 for a professional organizer to fix my home. Here's what actually changed.

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Julie Kling
After having two kids, my house had become disorganized and cluttered. So, I turned to a professional.

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In the five years I've lived in my house, there's an entryway bench I've never once sat on.

8 things to get rid of in your home before the new year, according to professional organizers

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An organized living room with plants and blue and yellow sofas.
According to professional organizers, there are a few things you should get rid of before the new year.

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I use ChatGPT daily to help parent my teens. I get a parenting coach and virtual assistant for free.

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The author poses outdoors with her family.
The author, shown here with her family, says she usus Chat GPT daily to help manage daily life.

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I'm the mom with color-coded bins and a fridge with labeled sections. I'm exhausted.

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A woman using a label maker to mark bins of toys.
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5 ways to revamp your home office for maximum productivity, according to a professional organizer

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A home office featuring a white chair, wooden desk, monitor, green desk lamp, and large window.
Business Insider asked a professional organizer for advice on making a home office a productive space.

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I visited The Container Store to see why sales are down. The selection was incredible, but the prices were higher than I expected.

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Outside The Container Store in New York City.
The Container Store storefront on Sixth Avenue in New York City.

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