Transforming Spaces: Lex Gallagher on Home Organization and Decluttering

On this episode of Beyond Four Walls, Gabrielle speaks with Lex Gallagher, owner of Toronto-based home organization company Organized by Lex. Lex shares her journey from being a health and phys-ed teacher to becoming a professional home organizer. They dive into various organizational topics, including the challenges of decluttering, dealing with sentimental items, and creating effective organizing systems. Lex also shares valuable insights on handling spaces with limited storage, managing children's playrooms, and the importance of decluttering before a move. Listeners will learn about the different services her company offers, from one-on-one decluttering sessions to move management, and why she believes a home should be a place of comfort and calm. The Penzo Team - @thepenzoteam⁠ Urban Blueprint - ⁠@urban_blueprint⁠ Homekin - ⁠@thehomekin Lex Gallagher - @organizedbylex 00:00 Intro 01:34 Starting a Home Organization Business 05:17 Services Offered by Organized by Lex 07:14 Handling Sentimental Items and Decluttering 15:24 Organizing Kids' Spaces and Playrooms 19:39 Preparing Homes for Sale and Move Management