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About Jan Hayner
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Expertise
I can answer any questions on Home organizing, file and paper management, organizing for parents, kids, senior citizens and on housekeeping and cleaning solutions.

Experience
I have been a Professional Organizer for 6 years, I am considered an expert in my field on the internet and have written several informational books on organizing.

Organizations
I am an active member of the National Association of Professional Organizers, Faithful Organizers and a member of an association called Women in Management and was a business owner for over 25 years.

Education/Credentials
A high school graduated a the rest of my learning capablilities came from making a lot of mistakes in my lifetime and learning from all of them.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Jan Hayner 
In Category  Organizing Your Home & Workspace

SubjectDate Asked

Clutter in Office10/8/2008
  Q: I just moved from a cramped office into a large one, and the custodians took all of my stuff and ...
  A: Get ready, here it comes!! By starting off in a new office, it will be easy to organize as you are ...
Saving my daughter's books9/2/2008
  Q: My daughter is almost 11 and has, I would guess easily, thousands of dollars of books. It's ...
  A: Well, let me see, at that time of her life, the book would be a collectible and you wouldn't want ...
Too much Furniture?9/2/2008
  Q: I seem to be in a delema. Our house seems cluttered all the time...but almost everything we ...
  A: Short of selling the kids or expanding the house, the only real option is to move the furniture ...
I am messy.8/11/2008
  Q: I am messy. Cluttered. Unorganized. Lazy. Okay, it's organized clutter. I know where everything is. ...
  A: Yes, you do need an organizing fairy!! You are so overwhelmed that you have figured out that it is ...
credit card statements6/24/2008
  Q: i'd like to know how long i should keep my credit card statements. i purchase all kinds of things ...
  A: There are certain documents you need to keep forever, such as birth certificates, marriage licenses ...
Disorganized Symdrome....6/15/2008
  Q: . I am a single very busy working professional who is struggling with getting organized at home, my ...
  A: So, you are one of the millions that have DLS Syndrome, well I wrote an article, not too long ago ...
Paper and Boxes Everywhere6/9/2008
  Q: Paper and Boxes filled with paper of all sorts and office stuff seem to follow me - at home in the ...
  A: Well, you have the ability to do the work yourself (not that you may have to have a little help, ...
no closet... help!!!6/3/2008
  Q: We have just found out that we are expecting another child. We have a 2 bedroom condo with a sun ...
  A: No Closet, YIKES!! Sounds bad, but there is a few solutions that you might like. Since it is a new ...
organization/clutter HELP3/5/2008
  Q: I inherited my grandparents house from my Mother when she passed away last April. In short, in a ...
  A: ! It is hard to know what it is exactly that you have and if there is a higher monetary value on ...
organization/clutter HELP3/5/2008
  Q: I inherited my grandparents house from my Mother when she passed away last April. In short, in a ...
  A: believe it or not, your nightmare, is my dream come true! Sounds crazy right? But it is so true, if ...
Organise My Home2/11/2008
  Q: I'm a working mom. I come from office at 6:00pm.I have a home that I always feel is not properly ...
  A: You sure do have a work load and I can see why you want to relax on the weekend. There are tons of ...
Help My Room!!!!1/22/2008
  Q: I have a big problem in my room. I am a freshman in high school, so I am really busy. And my room ...
  A: It sounds to me like you are a normal, busy, high school student. I think I can help you out! Here ...
Filing with hanging folder1/15/2008
  Q: I have a simple question regarding filing: Do you normally use a fastener to bind the paper when ...
  A: I usually keep them loose, it is easier for retrieval. If it is a folder that has a lot of papers in ...
Good software1/11/2008
  Q: Can you recommend any good software for organising records of all the things we need to keep track ...
  A: I can try to answer your questions and give you more information to help you to make your decision. ...
My room!12/28/2007
  Q: I am a high school senior girl. I have completely loaded my schedule with sports and academics and ...
  A: You bet I have some ideas for you. It sounds like most of the problem is actually clutter overload. ...
Check stubs11/17/2007
  Q: How do i show extra income if i have lost the checkstubs_
  A: That one is a good question. This happens to a lot of people and is very common, so don't feel bad. ...
salary8/21/2007
  Q: How much is the yearly salary for a professional organizer?
  A: Boy, now that's a loaded question, that has a ton of variables. I will give you the best answer that ...
plastic covers for clothes7/11/2007
  Q: I once saw in a well organized closet these plastic tops over the clothes to prevent dust on most ...
  A: That is a problem that is in a lot of homes, so you are not alone. These are available in a lot of ...
Getting rid of old stuff in the house6/7/2007
  Q: I live in two bed room apartment with my husband and his parents. they have been living in that ...
  A: You don't say the age of the parents, and that would help me answer your question a little better. ...
incoming mail clutter5/12/2007
  Q: I am having trouble organizing incoming mail and kids papers from school etc. It comes through the ...
  A: I commend you for having a 'desk area' so handy, the kitchen is the heart of the home and a great ...
how long do I keep boxes products came in?4/15/2007
  Q: How long do I need to keep the original boxes from appliances, TVs, phones, etc? They are taking up ...
  A: I hate to be the bearer of bad news but the answer is 'YES'. Most manufacturers even want you to ...
Finding places4/7/2007
  Q: I just moved to a new city when I got a new job. I work for a really small company so friends are ...
  A: Congratulations on your new move! You can start by contacting the telephone company in your area, ...

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