As a professional organizer, Cheryl Larson knows the draw of giving your home a big, dramatic overhaul. Clients overwhelmed by stuff come to her in the hopes that one good organizing session is all that stands between them and a clutter-free life. The dream is real: All you need is to clear out that jam-packed closet, haul 10 bags off to Goodwill and figure out where to put all of those odds and ends that have no home.
Pro organizers say some people can’t stay tidy, even with help
It’s one thing to get your stuff in order, quite another to keep things that way
By Annie Midori Atherton
March 2, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. EST