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Many basements are dark areas used to store seasonal decorations, old toys, sporting equipment and anything else not used on a regular basis. We rarely go down to the basement, and much of the stuff gets thrown out or given away when we move. Perhaps it is time you reconsidered how you use your basement? Here are some tips on how to reclaim it as "living" space you can actually use.

The longer we live in a home, the more belongings we accumulate. Day by day, our house seems to shrink. Stuffed closets, crammed cabinets, and a basement jammed full of who-knows-what - but there is still more we want to stow!

Before entertaining, get organized and find a place for all your stuff. No one wants to entertain with clutter everywhere. Not only does clutter look messy and unappealing but it also takes away valuable space. Today there are many options that come in a variety of colors and styles.

It's dark and clammy. The air is so steamy you can hardly breathe. There's unknown stuff in your path and hanging in your face. Strange noises are coming at you from all directions. Welcome to the average laundry room!

Professional organizers assist with many areas of organization including residential, business, time management, paper management, chronic disorganization, space planning, filing, wardrobes, closet systems, event planning, errands, personal shopping, financial management, packing/moving and many more areas.

If a cluttered environment reflects a cluttered mind, then organizing living and work space should help one become more efficient.

Organizing your closet space is almost like adding additional floor space to your home or office. The more that fits into the closet, the less need for dressers, armoires and other furniture in a room.

Here are some storage accessories to consider for your closet organizing project.

Q: What is the difference in cost and quality between brand names and custom made cabinets?

Q: I am remodeling a condo. The only wall of cabinet is 30 inches high connected to a soffit above. The soffit encloses a structural support beam and cannot be removed to place higher cabinets. Can I use 42-inch high upper cabinets starting where the 30-inch cabinets end? Would the transition of two different sizes look ok?

Here are some common remodeling projects to make areas more accessible to people with difficulty walking or in wheelchairs:

Designing the interior of a home is critical for accessibility, especially the kitchen and bath areas. Wheelchair accessibility issues should be emphasized within these areas.