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
Hiring Ruth to help me get organized is one of the best decisions I have made. I was hesitant for a couple of reasons; I worried about the cost and felt I should be able do it on my own. Both those concerns were alleviated quickly. Ruth is a brilliant, hardworking friend. The whole we accomplished together is greater than the sum of the parts. My life feels tidy and doable. I appreciate her expertise, sensitivity, and speed. I wish I could hire her on retainer!
Annie O.Fruit Heights, Utah
Thank you for your services yesterday. After scheduling our first appointment, I had doubts and second thoughts. After all, I knew what needed to be done. Why would I need a “professional” to help me organize a cluttered room? An hour into our first session, my naivety was quickly revealed: you reduced what I could have spent days working on into a few short hours. What a mistake it would have been for me to sort the clutter on my own, or to postpone it again. Thanks again for your help, Ruth!
Steve A.Salt Lake City, Utah
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
What you do has such value, Ruth! As humans, we get bogged down in stuff, information and paperwork. You kept asking me thoughtful questions about how I wanted to make changes so things could be more manageable. You made me think through what was important to keep, and what could go. Letting go of some things and ways I had done things in the past was freeing! Going to work today was not overwhelming because I knew things were better organized and I could do my work in a more organized fashion, hence less stress. You gently guided me to think deeper about prioritizing. You're there to help facilitate a working solution to free clients from the oppression and overwhelm that happen in life. You were never pushy, never judge mental. It's inspired me at home to do more to make my life less complicated with clutter. Thanks again Ruth!
Shawnette A.Salt Lake City, Utah
Ruth was really incredible at helping me organize and sort through many years of stuff I had put off doing anything about. She really strives to listen to what your specific needs and goals are and works diligently to make sure they are met. As we walked through my project on her initial visit, she was great at helping me gain clarity on what I wanted to accomplish and how we were going to get the job done. She made it easier than I ever imagined to figure out what was really important to keep and what I could donate and let go of. She also made it so easy to donate my items - she drove away with them so I did not have to. She then provides you with the tax donation receipt once the items have been delivered. Ruth even labeled my bins and helped me stack them neatly once the sorting was done. I would highly recommend using her for any project big or small! She is amazing!!
Lori H.Centerville, 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
Words cannot express how valuable Ruth has become to our family since she started working with my father to help organize his finances and ultimately much much more. My father is 91 and lives by himself in Salt Lake City, a fiercely independent soul. My sister and I live on the east coast which makes helping him manage his life difficult to say the least. Ruth is not only amazingly competent and efficient but also innovative in customizing record-keeping systems that best work for her individual clients. With older clients like my father she is both patient and empathetic. Moreover she is an excellent communicator, not only with him but with us, My father was initially skeptical about a stranger coming in to help with his papers; however it wasn’t long before he became a huge fan and today looks forward to her weekly visits. Ruth’s ability to gain his trust (while creating systems for record keeping, bill paying, etc) became even more critical when he became ill and was hospitalized for a month. I only wish there was a Ruth Hadlock in my life!
Celia S.Washington DC
I honestly thought that I didn't need someone to help me to clean out my closets and get my house organized...but why weren't these projects getting done then? What Ruth and I accomplished in less than 4 hours would have taken me an entire weekend all by myself. Just a few short hours of organizing absolutely lifted a weight off of my shoulders and gave me a huge sense of accomplishment. I can't wait until Ruth's next appointment so we can tackle some more projects and have an even more freeing experience. It feels awesome to finally start getting the clutter cleared! Thanks Ruth!
Jackie H.Cottonwood Heights, 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
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
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
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
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
After ten years of assuming I could organize my junk on my own, I spontaneously (because I'm not an organized/planning type) bid on Ruth's time at a fundraising auction and won. I was skeptical about needing someone to help me even though the pile of junk in the nicest room in my house had been lingering in an ugly heap for as long as I've lived in this house. After our first four-hour session, I was a convert. Maybe I could have done it on my own, but I didn't. In the past when I set out to organize I would get distracted or run out of steam long before there were any visible results, in fact, sometimes it would look worse than when I started. Setting aside a chunk of time to work with Ruth keeps me on track. I used to avoid going in that room because all I could see was that it needed work, but now that it's tidy, it's really my favorite place to be. THANK YOU RUTH!
Sara U.Salt Lake City, Utah
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
Thank you for helping us organize our home! What a positive influence you’ve made! Now our home feels more creative - my daughter is able to draw and do puzzles more often and we can find the shoes/hats/goves easily! It makes everyday life simpler. And best of all, my daughter is learning ways to keep herself organized and be able to let go of items she no longer loves (and me too of course!). Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Karin H.Salt Lake City, Utah
When Ruth comes to help she is nothing short of a miracle worker. She knows how to approach each individual so they feel as though they are her only client! She knows the questions to ask me, so I can be assured to have continued success in between visits from Ruth. Anyone who has ever hired Ruth, knows it isn't a question of if, but merely a question of how bad it's going to get prior to scheduling a visit from her. Professional, efficient and fully capable of any situation, are my top three reasons for hiring her again and again.
Jason H., Business OwnerSalt Lake City
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
You have been a lifesaver! We were overwhelmed by our move, exhausted from the renovations, and we had no energy left to unpack and organize. You helped us get back on track, and our house is no longer full of boxes. You understand what busy parents need, help us prioritize time and energy, and have a knack for coming up with ongoing strategies to make our lives easier. Thanks so much for your hard work! We couldn't have done it without you.
Christina W.Salt Lake City, Utah
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
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
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
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
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
I am very pleased with the organizing we have done at my home. Completing big projects has given me a sense of freedom and lightness and has inspired me to organize other areas of my life. I feel more in control of my household, especially the paperwork, and I feel comfortable with the systems we have put in place to stay organized going forward. Thank you so much for your help and for sharing your positive energy with me.
Kim R. Salt Lake City, Utah
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
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
It’s probably the best money I have spent all year. The time was very well used and she kept me on track making the most out of my total budget. Ruth wasn’t stuck on making me organize the way she does, but helped me find a way that worked for me. I hired Ruth to help me with paper problem in my office and by the end I had an organized office that looked really nice. However more importantly now, I have a system that helps me keep it organized. I don’t dread going in there anymore and I am more efficient. Money well spent!
Cassidy W.Salt Lake City, Utah
With Ruth’s help I am able to enjoy my office. We dejunked, organized the space and created a workflow for all the incoming paper and projects. I feel so lucky to have found her. I can’t wait to tackle the closets next.
Mary V.Salt Lake City, Utah