When the holidays wind down, it’s time to reset and refresh your home. Sort It Out’s Holiday Take-Down Services make January easy — we’ll carefully pack, label, and store your décor, then reset your space so it feels calm and clutter-free. Serving Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland, we’ll help you Simplify the Season and start the new year organized.

Overwhelmed by toy clutter after the holidays? We’ve embraced a more intentional approach to gift-giving by prioritizing experiences over things. From reptile shows and rock walls to local adventures across the DC metro area, we’re sharing our favorite clutter-free gift ideas for kids—and how they’ve made a lasting impact on our family.

Decluttering kids’ toys before the holidays creates space for new gifts, reduces stress, and teaches children the joy of giving. From donating to Northern Virginia Family Services to sharing through Falls Church Buy Nothing, a pre-holiday toy edit helps families across Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland welcome the season with less clutter and more joy.

The holiday season should feel magical—not overwhelming. Over the years, I’ve created simple systems that keep our family organized, from gift lists to advent activities. These tips will help you decorate with ease, wrap gifts ahead of time, and make space for what matters most: creating meaningful holiday memories.

Looking for more storage without taking up floor space? The Elfa Over the Door Rack adds instant organization to pantries, closets, and entryways — a pro organizer’s must-have for small DC-area homes.

Running a household comes with a constant mental load—but systems can help. From Alexa reminders to routines and visual cues, here’s how I lighten the lift.

Set your family up for a smoother school year with simple, sustainable organizing systems. From visual checklists to Alexa reminders and Sunday lunch prep, here’s how we create routines that reduce stress and build independence—starting even before the first day back.

Prepping your home for a move? See how Sort It Out helped a Northern Virginia homeowner declutter, pre-pack, and coordinate with a stager to get market-ready—resulting in immediate offers.

Tiny laundry room? No problem. With the right systems, even the smallest laundry space can be efficient, stylish, and easy to maintain. Here’s how.

Curious about how professional organizing works? Our simple, step-by-step process takes the guesswork out of getting organized—so you can enjoy a space that’s functional, beautiful, and built to last.

Tired of tripping over toys? Discover simple, family-friendly toy storage ideas that encourage independent play and keep your home looking neat. From clear bins to clever closet solutions, these organizing tips make a big impact—without sacrificing style!

At Sort It Out, we make home organizing both stress-free and sustainable. Every client receives donation support as part of their package, ensuring items are responsibly recycled, donated, or disposed of. From food and clothing donations to electronics recycling and hazardous waste management, we help you declutter while protecting the environment. Learn more about our eco-conscious organizing services!

At Sort It Out, we believe the secret to a stress-free home is simple systems — and baskets are one of our favorite tools! From managing kids' outgrown clothes to organizing library books and everyday clutter, these easy ideas will help your family stay organized and clutter-free.

From chaotic catch-all to calm, functional space—see how we transformed our Falls Church garage into a zone for play, projects, and peace of mind with smart storage and family-friendly solutions.