Cary is a true pro. She was flexible in scheduling our work times for when I was available. (I work…read morea night shift so she came to my home in the evenings.) From the minute she walked into my kitchen for our first decluttering session, she jumped right into beginning the task at hand. She tackled our huge project and took it one step at a time. When I felt overwhelmed, she calmly pushed ahead and directed me to work on the subtask she wanted me to complete. Cary offered continual guidance and encouragement to keep me on task. She clearly enjoys her work and the results show that. After five four-hour sessions where Cary worked non-stop, my house is now clutterfree! Hiring Clutter Free was well worth the investment and I feel so much better about my home now!

Merit is lovely, and her organization skills have made my home so efficient and clean. She really…read morehelped simplify my life at home. Her ideas on how to store my many objects and various things were simply but would have never occurred to me. Her services were well worth the investment! I highly recommend!

Merritt prompts you to relieve yourself of unnecessary stuff. Example was my large number of TV…read moreand hi-fi controllers. I only use one master - why keep 7? Theoretically, I suppose, it could be if I sell my hi-fi components - but let's get real here. Merritt works with you to ask questions first and take action second. I recommend her services without reservation, and I wasn't a pack rat before she helped me.

Our house was so cluttered that we couldn't invite anyone over until Deb helped us organize our…read morehouse and garage. She worked with us and guided us in organizing the whole house. We weren't able to do it until she came and shared her great organizing skills. She is very pleasant and upbeat, which made it that much easier. We strongly recommend her and we will be asking her to come back again to finish our garage and shed. Her services are a good value. Her referrals for haul away and other services were excellent.

I needed Christmas tree and Christmas accessories taken down and put away. Debbie was incredible!…read moreDid the job alone in less than 4 hours. Detail oriented, professional, courteous. Prices are a little steep but well worth it. I will be using her again!

Molly did an amazing job and, most importantly to me, she took the stress off of my shoulders. This…read moreis my first time hiring someone to do this for me and I couldn't be more glad I did! I personally don't like to arrange and organize my things and this one was especially overwhelming. She helped me declutter and organize. She effectively used time and communicated in such a way that we maximized the time, which is great when you're paying by the hour.

Ania was such an incredible help! She really made a space that had been stressful and unusable…read morebecome beautiful and functional! As many people know, decluttering can be uncomfortable because you worry about getting rid of items you may "need" but Ania really helped coach me through this and helped me rationalize any items worth donating/tossing/storing. Seriously cannot recommend her services more!

We have recently moved into a new house, and as part of our move, we used our awesome basement…read moreshelves to just "put stuff" onto to get it out of the way. These shelves were a source of stress for me, as I did not know what was on them, and I was struggling to find things I was looking for. Ania was a saving grace - she came in, helped me move EVERYTHING off the shelves, and organize it into categories. She was not only fun to work with, but, challenged me in the right ways around what I should really get rid of (which I needed). She helped me label things too - and now I can easily find things.

If you're in the triangle area and you need someone to help you get rid of your clutter and realize…read moreyou have accumulated too much crap throughout the years, Sandi is your person to help you achieve your pinterest worthy organizing goals. Just check out those before after photos of the closets and pantry jobs that she's done! She does an amazing job on organizing, and teaches you what to do. Hello Simplified offers free consultations too, too help answer any questions you have. Sandi is also a financial coach too, and can help you with your finances. Sometimes you just need a little push in the right direction!

First and foremost, I have to thank yelp for helping me find Sandi and Hello Seacoast in the first…read moreplace. Secondly, I want to thank Sandi for being so supportive and taking the time to learn about our situation. My dad has a lot on his plate, but I am learning that there are multiple ways to support full-time family caregivers so they can find balance in their own lives despite the 24/7 responsibility. One of the challenges I see from the outside is a lack of time to get household chores done, enjoying hobbies, or even ongoing projects that are on hold 'until I have time'. I also have adopted the procrastinators mantra- why put off what you can do tomorrow until the day after tomorrow!!! -mark twain So, needless to say, over time, accumulation of stuff and piles is likely inevitable. My dad said working with Sandi changed his life, and from his daughter who lives halfway across the world, to witness the transformation has been humbling and a relief. Over the years of going back to visit, I have not been able to figure out a process, there's never enough time! And this is coming from a profession where my duties are in project management and require organization! When he admitted he could never have done it alone because it had become so overwhelming was a surprise. He said being able to breathe easier, feel like the space is open and welcoming, gives room for creativity and growth rather than stress and negative self- view. The space that was cleared is now nicknamed 'the sanctuary' and is the most peaceful place in the house. Manageable amounts of time for the sessions themselves and multiple sessions allowed him to get into a routine and I saw him wanting and looking forward to her help. It has showed me that there is vision and skill involved from an outside perspective which is virtually impossible with family members. We are all in need of support with these demanding lives we lead. He is so motivated to keep going with all the other spots he works in!!! What growth it showed that my dad was open to the guidance and transformation!

Marina Bosetti is one of a few of the great potters in this area. She can do anything with clay but…read moreher tiles are the prettiest in the state. She's a pleasure to deal with and her studio is gorgeous. Definitely worth the trip to meet her and to see her work.

Super cool! A bespoke tile studio. Concealed in a tiny cul-de-sac at the end of Lenoir St in Boylan…read moreHeights, this is the place to go to get high-quality, custom-made tiles for backsplashes, showers, or simply art pieces. The owner, Marina, and her timid-yet-enormous poodle are very friendly, and can usually be found in the studio in the back part of the building. The business specializes in custom glazed tile work, but also offers classes to students interested in learning how to make their own tiles. My friend came into town all the way from Seattle specifically for these classes (well, these and the Lemur Center), and having witnessed some of the studio instruction today, I can verify that potential students will quickly learn to create beautiful works of art of their very own. Check out the business's website for further details about the owner, her style (I saw a lot of Indian-influenced pieces hanging in the current gallery), and the availability of the classes. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ARTISTS!

Where to even begin? OK, let's start from the very beginning. After checking out several outlets…read morethat provide ceramic tile backsplash services for new kitchens, we stumbled upon this small business in Angier, NC called Custom Colors and Cabinets. I liked their website and thought we'd have them come out and give us some ideas as to what a completely tiled backsplash would do for our new kitchen. A young lady by the name of Trisha Marsh answered when I called, and she began asking questions about what we were looking for. We didn't know at that point what we wanted, so Trisha started sending us emails with photos of different designs. I told her that my wife needed to see samples in person, so Trisha set an appointment to come to our home, and she brought along quite a few samples. We fell in love with several samples and decided on what we'd like to do. Now, what is hilarious is that when Trisha - a very tiny woman - showed up, she was driving a massive Dodge pick-up truck. At first, I assumed that the truck may have belonged to her husband - but surprisingly, it was hers, and she was proud of it. And let me tell you, her big smile and larger-than-life personality matched the size of her truck! Trisha spent a good hour measuring everything in our kitchen, and we gave her feedback on where we'd like the backsplash to go. She has a very warm, bubbly personality, and we were surprised to find out that she is the main person doing the installation. She demonstrates a great deal of attention to detail, measuring everything, feeling the wall for imperfections that she would have to fix first before doing anything else. She then informed us that it would take a few weeks to order the tile pieces since they were made of marble and glass - all made in Italy. And sure as forecasted, two weeks later, she got the tiles in. Custom Colors and Cabinets require 50% up front and the other 50% upon completion of work, and we did not find that unreasonable since many businesses do this. When Trisha finally began the project, little did we realize it would take 5 to 5.5 days - but it was also during one of the hottest weeks of the year. Her meticulous attention to detail, the cutting of the tiles with a special saw, her angled designs and precise placements made everything a joy to watch. She doesn't rush the process, nor should she. She's a true artist. We also found out that she installs new kitchens - and get this, she builds, paints, and installs the cabinets. We saw photos of kitchens that she designed and installed, and they looked like showrooms. Now let's be real here - if you want something installed in a quick, one-and-done manner, then forget about calling her. She's an artist - a pro - and she cannot (make that "will not") provide shoddy workmanship in order to rush through a project. Trisha's installation of our custom backsplash, is beyond admirable. The design and lay-out is first-rate and it finishes the kitchen to the point that the entire environment now has a very warm and comfy feel. Both my wife and I are quite happy with her work. Now, let me be up front. Sure, you can find outlets such as Home Depot, Lowes, and others that provide subcontracting work to do things like tiled backsplashes for kitchens, bathrooms, and other areas of the home - for possibly a cheaper rate. But you gamble on what you are going to get. Will you get somebody who rushes through the work and leaves many small details out? Do you get to pick the subcontractor they use (they often have a half dozen or more different subcontractors)? We elected to go with Custom Colors and Cabinets after meeting Trisha and are glad we did. You "may" pay a little more, but the end result will be quite worth it. We heartily recommend Custom Colors and Cabinets.

If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't have believed that this was my kitchen. I went to…read morethe website, clicked on "recent projects" and, there it was. I didn't even recognize it at first. Trisha comes into your home with a vision - not just looking to make money. She envisions her home, the way she would like things in her own home, puts herself in your position, finds out what your likes & dislikes are. I've never had ANYONE work so hard to make me happy with my choices and to help me make my choices. The layout after layout she came up with - the changes, the measurements and re-measuring - and, more changes. She was AMAZING and was not happy until I was happy!! SO - she made the vanity for my guest bath and is now creating my entertainment center for my den area. You cannot go out and buy a solid wood, high quality piece of furniture in any furniture store for the price I received from her. You will be so glad you called them!!