Declutter & Organize for Peace, Happiness and Tranquility

By Christine Maxwell

Eliminating clutter in your home sets you free. So believes Apryl Gassman, owner of Peace Love Home, a decluttering and home organization service for seniors as well as all local residents.

“Decluttering and creating functional space in your home creates peace, happiness, and tranquility,” says Gassman. When working with seniors, she primarily has two types of clients: those who need assistance in removing decades of accumulation from their home in order to declutter their existing living space or those wanting to purge items in preparation for a move to another residence or facility.

When evaluating the needs of her clients, Gassman is sensitive to the unique circumstances surrounding each project. In addition to the nuts and bolts of the job, she provides clients with the emotional support that is often beneficial to the homeowner during this process. Her guiding principle is that every household item should make you happy and each article should fulfill a need.

Initial heartfelt discussions enable Gassman and her clients to create a road map of priorities for the project. The decluttering process itself is seamless. It begins with identifying and classifying household items. These items are then placed in carefully labeled boxes or storage bins. After this first step, the elimination process begins and unnecessary items are placed in a junk or donation pile.

Lastly, Gassman, along with her client, take inventory of what is left and determine what will be done with the remaining items.

Each area of the home is assessed and the remaining items are placed accordingly, leaving the homeowner with a decluttered space filled with only the clients' most beloved pieces. In the case of a client who is moving, Gassman helps relocate the remaining items to the new space in a way that brings comfort and joy to her clients.

Decluttering and purging can be a challenge for many. For seniors, this process can be especially difficult as they begin to clear out decades of possessions or ready themselves to move on from their family home. Gassman's caring demeanor and empathetic nature make her the perfect partner in this process. Peace Love Home is also available to work with family members who need assistance with clearing out the space of a loved one.