Hey There. It's me, Heather Walker, the professional organizer behind Functional Spaces Organizing.  I'm just returning back to client work after taking a sabbatical this summer and I discovered a few honest realities along the way.  The place where my "ah-hah moments"...

We spend much of our lives in the digital world and using devices like smartphones, laptops, desktops, work computers, school computers, tablets and so on. Just like we make resolutions to clean our workspaces and home spaces, it’s important to set aside some time at l...

It’s one thing to go out and buy a scanner in an effort to become paperless. It’s another thing to actually be able to find what you need amidst a tsunami of digital files.  So here are five tips to tame those digital documents. Remember, scanning is the easy part; con...

Why the Client Called

Let me start this post by saying, I am NOT a technical support person. Really, I recommend calling a professional for most issues, like accidentally deleting your files (or freeing up space).  (Here's how to find a certified Apple Consultant.) 

Howe...

I have around 100 apps on my phone. I need help so I can easily access the things I want!

"There's an app for that."

We know. But do we need it?

With so many apps at our fingertips, it can be quite overwhelming to find what we are looking for. Apps are designed to improve...

What does spring cleaning mean to you? Throwing open the windows and letting in some fresh air? While that may be good enough for some, the season for renewal is also a great time to get to your spring organizing list. With that in mind, here are a few tips on getting...

Where should I start if I want to get my home office more organized?

Start with purging the paperwork pile-up on the desktop. Even though papers from every direction and multiple aspects of your life (work, personal, kids, pets, family, home info, etc.), there are only...

It's one thing to know your closet is in need of decluttering --when you find yourself buying more packs of hangers, or cramming clothes that don't quite fit into your dresser drawers. But how do you know what to get rid of... or when? Here are ten steps to cleaning yo...

 As of this year, I’ve started a program called the Spirit of Giving, where I have offered to help a worthy non-profit or needy individual with an organizing project. I’ve received quite a few recommendations of potential recipients, but I will need more before the yea...

How can you tame those piles of papers on the dining room table or kitchen counter?

Dining room tables can be a clutter trap. In my home, my dining room table isn’t just used for eating picturesque family meals: it’s a workhorse. It’s a mail collector, homework station,...