From Constant Chaos to a Home That Works for Everyone
How one family of four went from drowning in clutter to a system even the kids can follow—and actually stick to.
Meet Kacie
Kacie is a mom of two, with two dogs, a busy household, and kids who are beautifully neurodivergent.
They're also avid Costco shoppers (because who isn't?), but that came with a problem: they'd overbuy because they could never remember what they already had. Items would get lost in the chaos. The kids would ask where things were. Everything fell on Kacie to know, remember, and manage.
The mental load was crushing. And the clutter? It was everywhere—living room, laundry room, garage, basement. The whole house felt like it was working against them.
Kacie wanted a home that was easier to tidy, ready for guests or work colleagues at a moment's notice, and most importantly—a system that didn't rely on her to hold it all together.
The Breaking Point
"Clutter is the enemy."
Kacie's family needed structure, but not just any structure—they needed systems designed for how their kids' brains actually work. Systems that reduced decision fatigue, eliminated visual overwhelm, and made it easy for everyone (including the kids) to know where things go.
She was tired of being the only one who knew where anything was. Tired of the stress. Tired of feeling like she was drowning in her own home.
She needed clarity. She needed systems that would actually stick.
The Solution: Systems Built for Real Families
We didn't just organize Kacie's home—we designed it to work for her family, not against them.
Here's what we did together:
Open-Face Bins to Reduce Visual Overwhelm
We used open-face bins throughout the home so the family could hide contents and limit visual cues, but still make it easy to put things away, find what they need, and know what they own. No more guessing. No more digging.
Labels on Everything
Before, it was always a guessing game—and it all fell on Kacie to remember where everything was. Now? Everything is labeled. The whole family knows where things go, and they don't have to ask Mom every single time.
Created Zones That Make Sense
We organized the living room, laundry room, garage, and basement into clear, functional zones. Each space has a purpose, and everything has a home.
A System Even the Kids Can Follow
This wasn't about creating a system that only works if everyone is perfect. This was about building something simple, intuitive, and sustainable—so even the kids could stick to it.
The Transformation
"My kids now have a space that is theirs that they can 'drop' their after-school stuff and it doesn't clutter the hallway or countertops."
Kacie's home doesn't look like a kids' disaster area anymore. The zones have stayed organized. The system works—and her family is actually using it.
But the real transformation? The mental load lifted.
Her kids have a structured drop zone for their after-school stuff. The family knows where things are without asking her. She's not constantly tidying or managing everyone else's chaos.
And because the system works so well? They've hired me multiple times to keep building on what we started.
Now, Kacie gets to focus on what actually matters: spending time with her family and friends, not stressing about the state of her home.
What Kacie Loved Most
"Renee was amazing from our first meeting, she has such a great energy and a natural eye for how to categorize and organize things."
The result? "It has gotten us motivated to keep going... and has been perfect for our little neurodivergent kiddos who need structure and order."
Ready to Create a Home That Works for Your Family?
If you're tired of being the only one who knows where anything is—or you're craving systems that actually stick—you don't have to keep doing it alone.
Let's build a home that supports your family, your brain, and your life.
Home organization services available in-person in the DC Metro area (within 1 hour of Suitland, MD).
