3 | JANUARY 19, 2022
WINTER HOME IMPROVEMENT
MODE Organizing tackles organization projects both big and small
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Photos by Gretchen Otness
BY KIT GRODE West Central Tribune
WILLMAR — When Gretchen Otness gets a call for help, it generally involves either kids or kitchens, and sometimes both. A professional organizer based out of Willmar, Otness decided to start her own business — MODE Organizing — in 2019 to serve as a source of calm and inspiration for homeowners overwhelmed by their possessions. “The moment that they say ‘Oh, we can do this,’ but they don’t” is when Otness recommends potential clients give her a call. “The minute that they think they’re going to get to it and (instead) never do, that’s kind of, I’d say, the little red flag. “ Whether it’s downsizing, reorganizing a kitchen or creating an office out of a spare bedroom, Otness is happy to help homeowners make the best use of their available space. “Every project is so different, of course,” Otness said. “Every person’s needs and what they’re looking for and what they’re struggling with in their home is so different from person to person.”
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