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Week 1: Introduction:

Discussion:

What is the space you need help with? Further questions Include: Size, intended function, current function, who uses it, what are the problems with it, how is it used, is that how it was intended to be used?

Assessment:

What is needed to reclaim the space: shelving, containers, lights?

What will you need to keep it clean: ease of use, visibility, sorting?

What do you believe the first thing to go wrong will be?

Plan:

We will remove any “trash” or recycling if needed. If possible, we will leave you with some bins or containers to try between the first and second appointment to allow for feedback to solutions.

Week 2: Sorting

Reduce:

This involves making choices to donate, destroy or deliberate on the items in the space. We will strip the space down to the bare necessities for whatever the intended purpose of the space is. We will ensure there is only one container for each category and that it is not over filled.

Removal:

We will remove any items from the space that are not needed for the intended use of the space. Based on client we can put these items were directed in the home. We can also remove items from the home all together. We will take them to the donation or storage centre. (Some of the subscription time may be spent outside the home.) 

Recycle:

Here we ask how any containers or systems that may have been left the previous week are working or if a different solution is needed. We will ask how you are feeling with the changes and in the house.

Week 3: Reclaiming

At this time the space may have filled with clutter again, which is good! We will then adapt the solution to contain the clutter. If still applicable any new elements can be added, such as lighting or shelves.

We then return items to the space, labelled and/or placed with intention. The space should now work with how you use it rather than you adapting to the space. Clutter should be contained or easy to remove. All people who use the space should understand their rights and responsibilities in using the space and it should feel good to be in the space.

Finally, we book a follow up:

Either three months or six months after we will return to investigate if the space is working for you. If it is not, we will troubleshoot the issues to become more in line with your needs. The goal is to work with your habits and lifestyle to create an environment that works for you. If the goal is not achieved, we wouldn’t leave you in a new mess. We will continue checking in until it is correct.

Week 4: Buffer

Nothing ever goes to plan. There may be kids who want to help. The process may be more emotional than you imagined. There may be snags that are not predictable at this time. The fourth week is a buffer to ensure the space is reclaimed. This money may also go to follow up visits. If the time is not used it will be returned to you.

More time or rooms can always be added and will be discussed beforehand.