STREAMLINEDSPACE

Professional Organizing - creating space at home and work

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$115

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Testimonials

It was a game-changer when I finally had the courage to call Ruth. I say courage because inviting someone into your home to see and work with your mess and clutter isn’t exactly a comfortable process. Fortunately Ruth made the experience a very positive one. I now have worked with Ruth for over two years. We have accomplished, what in my mind, were unbelievable tasks. Ruth is efficient, focused, kind and extremely knowledgeable. At the risk of sounding dramatic, Ruth changed my life.  I had reached at point at my home and my life that I needed help dealing with all my ‘stuff.’ I was getting bogged down with items, couldn’t decide what to do with donations, unclear how to pare down and move forward. She essentially walked me through a process I couldn’t have done on my own. She taught me tools I continue to use daily to maintain a simpler, more organized home. I am eternally grateful for Ruth’s assistance. 
Vanessa R.Salt Lake City, Utah
I feel freer and lighter! I was in need of help~ someone to help me declutter and sort my house out. I found Ruth and she came in and went room by room helping me with everything I needed. Best thing that happened to me this year!
Elle Y.Salt Lake City, UT
Thanks again, Ruth.  This was seriously life-changing for me and such a big burden off my shoulders to have this done! I couldn’t recommend you enough!!! 
Natalie C.Layton, UT
Ruth is an absolute gem to work with.  Her organization process made our move to our new home effortless.  Within the first couple days, our new home was completely organized.  Her personality and energy is a delight to be with and I look forward to working with her on a regular basis moving forward.
Hannah J.Salt Lake City, Utah
Ruth has lifted a huge weight off of me. I am a fairly organized woman, but cannot control paper.  Partly because, as a historian, I know how valuable the printed page can be in the history of a person, an idea, an issue, or an organization.I called on Ruth to help me sort at least three years of papers that I had randomly dumped into six cardboard file boxes and stored in closets, behind and under beds, and in other random places. I also had nine large drawers in three different file cabinets that need to be reorganized and integrated with all the loose papers.Ruth swept in with her organizational mind and within a short time we had a system. We had four half-day sessions where we emptied every storage box and meshed the new files with old ones in the file cabinets. We filled several more organized boxes with papers for me to take to the library archives.All my files are now accessible to me now, and will be for others in the future. I was hard work, but we had a good time. In the process, Ruth and I became friends. What more could I ask for?
Linda N.Salt Lake City, UT
Clutter to me is depression and I was so tired of being in that mood.  Being organized is fun if you have Ruth. You don't feel intimidated by her; she will become your fairy organizer. Working with her teaches you how to start other projects on your own.  One of the many other things Ruth will do is she brings the garbage bags, will haul out the donations, bring the charity slip for tax write-offs and dump the trash.  I love working with Ruth as she gives me insight to the bigger picture. 4 hours with Ruth could give you another day to yourself to meet friends, volunteer or be with family.  It might be the best thing I have done for myself in years. 
Diane L.Cottonwood Heights, Utah
Am I glad my path crossed with Ruth and she could help me organize my kitchen pantries and overflow pantry in the garage. Ruth helped me create zones and now everything has a place and items are easy to find for all family members. Ruth is so great to work with. She makes the process easy, quick and efficient! Before I knew it 4 hours had flown by and the areas we worked on were completed and perfect. I am already planning phase 2 for the new year!
Whitney M.Salt Lake City, UT
Tackling an organizing project feels overwhelming to me because I don’t know where or how to start.  Ruth’s process from start to finish is very streamlined.  I love that she asks questions upfront, when she arrives on site, and throughout the process, if need be.   Ruth helps guide the entire process/conversation which results in good decision making. Had I tried to tackle the project myself, I honestly don’t think I would have eliminated anything (which was my goal).  I am so pleased with the results of this project!
Terese W., Business OwnerSalt Lake City, UT
Ruth was amazing to work with! I had been trying for years to get organized on my own. I bought different storage solutions, bins, etc. but nothing seemed to help. Ruth had a way of breaking it down so the tasks seemed more manageable. She has great systems and techniques that actually work! Paper clutter was an issue. We tackled that! She made it feel possible and easy to get rid of unnecessary clutter so that it's easier to keep the spaces we worked on neat and tidy, just as I've always hoped for! Also, she is quick and efficient. It seemed daunting to think of tackling a pantry or linen closet that is overflowing with stuff, but Ruth had a way of making the process easier and helped me stay focused. I definitely recommend her!! You won't regret it!
Jennifer S.Draper, Utah
We have lived in our home for thirty years.  Over time so much is accumulated that once served, but no longer does.  I was given Ruth's name by someone I respect and have worked with Ruth for over a year.  We've accomplished a lot together, but there's still a lot to do.  She has been organized, sensitive, and supportive in her approach and seems to know when/what to suggest and when I have reached my limits with any given task. It's always a delight to see her and know she will be with me as I/we tackle overwhelming projects and previously ignored or buried territories within our home.
Jacqueline F.Salt Lake City, UT
I can’t say enough about how valuable this service is.  Ruth is so efficient and helpful that she can guide you through sorting and getting rid of a lot of baggage in about ¼  (or less) of the time it would take me to do it on my own!
Debbie T.Salt Lake City, UT
Clutter and cleaning have always been an issue with my husband and me.  I collect and have trouble letting go and he 'cleans' with no rhyme or reason. Most of our arguments are about this issue. It's depressing, to say the least.  I was passing by the TV and Ruth happened to be doing a segment on KUTV Fresh Living . . . I heard the word "declutter" and stopped abruptly to listen. Something clicked – I knew I needed professional help;  if I hadn't been able to get on top of this issue by now (over 30 yrs.) I never would- it was too big and too overwhelming!  I can't say enough good things about Ruth. The process she is guiding me through is amazing – it's working and the results are beyond what I thought possible! Ruth is as professional as they come.  We accomplish so much with each session; not a moment is wasted. I also feel emotionally safe with her. She is taking me through the steps of letting things go.  I am getting rid of so much unnecessary stuff' and I am feeling lighter and better and more motivated to move through my life . . . I now have room to move!  I wish I had the words - I don't want to sound like just another testimonial or commercial or overly effusive, for that matter, but this experience is truly life-changing! You cannot be placed in better hands or treated with greater care than with Ruth.
Darlene M.Salt Lake City, Utah
Ruth- I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you. I feel so much more clarity on how to move forward with my organizing project. Your system not only gives me confidence, it also allows me to go so much faster and more efficiently. Thanks again, you are the best. 🙂
Mary Anne W.Millcreek, UT
When you feel the weight of piles and clutter and not sure where to start.... look to Ruth to guide you to a space with kindness and direction. Ruth is effective in bringing and restoring order to areas that you want support. She asks questions to help you get to a place that you can be comfortable and provides tips to help maintain it.I am so grateful for Ruth and how she has helped me be more comfortable with living spaces that I had lost control.
Lauri W.Salt Lake City, UT
Ruth and I did in 12 hours what I could  & did not do in 25 years!  I never realized how all of this junk overwhelmed me and weighed me down.  I saved everything for any reason: I might need that someday; the kids will want that someday...I had the opportunity to hear Ruth speak and decided it was time to get things in order. I was surprised by how detailed and involved the pre-organization process was. I recognized how valuable this was when we got into the project. Ruth was able to use what I told her about myself and what I wanted to help me make decisions about my stuff.  I was surprised how helpful it was for someone to stand at my side and ask if I wanted to keep an item or not. It was so much easier to let go when Ruth asked me what I wanted to do with each item. On the other hand, there was no pressure to discard. She supported my decisions whether it was to keep or discard and if I hesitated she would ask more questions to help me decide. The best thing is that Ruth has given me skills to stay on top of the paper piles at home and my work using a special technique. It is so refreshing to walk into my project rooms where there is now room to walk and breathe. I had no idea how liberating it is to have cleaned out so much junk. I have not yet missed a single thing that I chose to get rid of and am thrilled to have found a few things that were lost and forgotten in the mess.
Julie M.Salt Lake City, UT
I did not think it could happen but it did! Even though Ruth lives in Utah and I live in Maryland, she was able to help me turn a cluttered junk room (that hid behind a closed door for 15 years) into a beautiful creative room that has light and space and a place for everything. Just walking into this room makes me feel alive and creative.  By helping me figure out what to keep or throw away and by giving me a deadline to do it, Ruth helped me organize my home office. I used to walk into my office, see the boxes that lined my walls, and feel overwhelmed. Now, when I walk in my office, I feel energized.  I highly recommend Ruth; she not only has good ideas and the know-how to get things organized, she also has the patience and the right amount of push, to get the job done.
Kitty H.Baltimore, MD
You have taught me so much! I can totally attribute the progress I’ve made to you.  On my own I would still be just moving things around but you have given me systems to give order to my stacks and boxes.  Your help in looking at my papers with me and identifying what they were gave me the nudge to get over the hump of getting overwhelmed with so many papers.  I can’t believe how much I’ve let go of.  I do love how it feels yet it still is hard, emotional work even though now I experience the relief, like I’ve lost 50 pounds.  Thank you!
Julie E.Holladay, UT
Ruth was recommended on this list in the fall. So I called her for organizational help and was quite pleased with the whole experience. She was professional, non-threatening, and fun to work with. If you need some help call her, you won't regret it.
Suzanne J.Salt Lake City, Utah
Ruth, Thank you for being such a stunning example of your Profession.  None of what has happened, to date, would have happened without you.  You have touched me in ways that were energizing, when I wasn't sure I had it in me, and your Professional skill and knowledge supplemented my lack of experience and know-how. Thank you for being there, consistently, undaunted, all the way, to the end.
Jan T.Salt Lake City, UT
Although it took me many months to get up the courage to call an organizer, I am so glad the organizer I finally did call was Ruth Hadlock. From our beginning conversation, I felt a trust in her and knew she would treat me and my neuroses with care. I was amazed at how most of our organizing time was spent with Ruth asking me questions that led me to the correct solutions for ME. Not cookie-cutter solutions from a magazine, but tailor-made systems that work for MY brain. And just by steering me with well-placed questions, a lot of times I was able to arrive at the solutions myself. But having said that, there is no way I could have tackled this on my own. At one point I accused Ruth of being a psychologist, so intuitive was she. This has been nothing but a positive experience. I used Ruth for help in several areas: bedroom, kitchen, storage room, and paper organization in the office. I feel lighter, hopeful, and excited at the state of my spaces. I would emphatically recommend Streamlined Spaces to anyone who feels overwhelmed, frustrated, or debilitated by any area in your life and home. 
Amy F.Salt Lake City, UT
I am told I am an organized person, and feel that I am. However, the business of life gets in the way of prioritizing the time to "get" organized and to identify "solutions" to organizational systems in my home that aren't efficient. That is where Ruth came in. She helped me see systems I didn't even realize by making simple adjustments and arrangements to my space. In addition, she helped me go through the mental process of making decisions surrounding keeping things I had been holding onto for far too long that were serving no purpose, not bringing me joy, and only taking up space. Physical space takes up mental space, and Ruth's ability to help me create systems that I could maintain and regain order in a feasible way was a game changer! Ruth is the best!!!
Christina HSalt Lake City, UT
I've always dreamed of having an organized and clutter-free home, and after reading many organization books, trying many systems and just life getting in the way I found Streamlined Space....and boy am I happy I did!!! With Ruth's help I finally have at least 3 major areas looking fabulous!!! Ruth was totally non-judgmental, organized and helped me realize what I really needed and what I could choose to let go of. After 6+ bags and some boxes given away to charity , I feel a huge weight lifted off my shoulders!!! Thanks Ruth! I'm planning my next area of attack and can't wait to make this the year I get my home how I want it!!!
Kathy P.Centerville, Utah
Ruth was amazing and literally changed my life for the better! In preparation for a move and renting my house, we had to quickly clear out four rooms (my office, two bathrooms, and my bedroom). The office in particular was so filled with stuff that the room was unusable. Ruth's process is outstanding - she asks you to fill out a questionnaire with your goals, and then she works through your goals in the time allotted. She works extremely FAST - it would have taken me months to de-clutter, sort, throw out, and organize the stuff we went through in just 20 hours. All the while Ruth was cheerful, supportive, smart, and amazingly professional. She comes on time, keeps you on task, helps you make decisions, and leaves with her car full of your stuff and you never have to deal with it again. Hands down the best decision I ever made to hire a professional to help me.
Laura K.Salt Lake City, UT
In one powerful, several-hour morning, we went through all of my paperwork in my home office. We purged & purified content and systems, and what we set up has been working for several months now.  It wasn’t a passing phase. What she helped me set up has actually changed my habits.  Ruth doesn’t just help you ”put stuff away.” She has questions that are provocative and meaningful that help you change the way that you think and act.I recently had her help me with a tune-up of the filing system that we had established last year which further simplified and streamlined my experience. I used to avoid dealing with my inbox & to-do list.Now I look forward to processing my inbox, and I feel on top of my to-do list more and more each week.  Thanks, Ruth! Because of you, I can take on some of the bigger projects that I want to accomplish this year. You are totally in your genius with this work.
Heidi W., Business OwnerSalt Lake City, UT
With less than 10 days left to a major move SLC cross-country to NYC, I contacted Ruth. I was overwhelmed with both details of packing and what to leave behind and how. She was immediately responsive to my time crunch & wonderfully flexible in scheduling our work together.  Ruth’s energy, focus, organization and kindness profoundly helped me accomplish my move along with an unexpected lessening of my anxiety and greater ease & clarity to my decisions. She is a rare gem!!
Rosalie W.NYC, NY
It was an excellent experience.  Ruth worked primarily with my husband and got him to participate and he’s actually pleased with the process and the results! She’s very, very good at what she does and we’d recommend her to anyone who thinks they have an insurmountable mess! She can bring order out of anything. She’s punctual to the minute, very pleasant to work with and comes prepared with all the boxes and bags.  She has good ideas on how to recycle and where to donate.  We liked that she asked us about our goals for our organizing projects.)
MJ BOgden
What YOU did was amazing. You have taken a scary situation and helped it become manageable. None of what I can do now with her would have been possible without getting it organized in the first place. The load lifted off her shoulders was visible. She truly appreciates what we did. She consistently says "Ruth gets more done in one session than the other person did the entire time she was coming over."
C.F.Taylorsville, UT
Working with Ruth, I was able to blast through literally decades of unwanted stuff in such a short period of time.  I look forward to future organizing sessions!
AnonymousAmerican Fork, UT
Working with Ruth has been like finding a working flashlight after wandering in a dark, scary forest. I had tried and tried to manage my heaps and piles of stuff, but I had never found a method that worked for me. Finally, after a 30-year teaching career, I had the time to spend on this daunting journey. Finding Ruth and welcoming her in to my home each week vía Zoom, was the key to working through not only the years of clutter, but to processing the emotions that lurked in the depths of each stack and box. Though my adventure in decluttering is not over, I feel optimistic about my new-found skills. I sort with confidence and look forward to living in a home that is beautiful, cozy and finally organized.
April T.Kaysville, UT
I did an online search for "board certified professional organizer ".  Ruth popped up as one of two in Utah. I called her and started this process. From the moment she interviewed me to see if I was a fit, I knew it would be good. She asked me questions to help me process why I sought her out and then dug in with me in the ways I requested. In the end, I solved some big rock struggles at my home and I learned some mindsets I could adopt to maintain and face the chaos if it came up again without taking it personally. This was better than therapy. Most days I’m keeping it up. Some days it’s still needing me to address the mess. But now I can without judgement. Thank you Ruth!
Larissa B.Salt Lake City, UT
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