Frequently Asked Questions

We believe in providing value right from the start! Our 45-minute Discovery Session is a hands-on consultation designed to give you expert insights and actionable strategies. We’ll tour your space, discuss your goals, and assess your organizing needs. You’ll walk away with a customized organization strategy, product recommendations, and a clear understanding of how to create a more functional home. We typically have time to focus on 1-2 spaces, so you can prioritize what matters most. Whether you choose to book an Organizing Session with us or use the tips on your own, the value is yours to keep—no obligation required!

You can expect a lot of movement. Once we have some goals for your space, your organizer will start to sort, categorize, and shift items to set up your space for optimal functionality. We'll share our process and tips as we work. At the end of each session, we can take one carload of donations. We can also leave you with optional homework if you’d like to continue our progress or work on your own in between sessions.

It’s not necessary for you to clean or tidy up before our session. In fact, we’ll do better work if you share ALL your mess, needs and goals. Your authenticity and humility in asking for help is how we’re going to transform your stress and clutter into JOY and GRATITUDE.

It varies! Longer sessions are an option for bigger projects and/or shorter deadlines. A small pantry may take only one session (3 hours), while a whole house might take five sessions. Use our Cost Estimator here. We'll also give an estimate at the Discovery Session. We can also plan one session at a time so you can make your own progress in between sessions and budget accordingly. 

It’s up to you! We like working with clients so that you feel empowered by a space you helped create. We also know life is busy and we don't have time for everything, so we're happy to take care of tasks for you. Either way, you will be informed along the way and end up with a decluttered, organized space! Two organizers are required for sessions without the homeowner.

Yes! Please discuss hiring a professional organizer with the recipient to make sure they are open to the idea. Gift certificates must be redeemed within 6 months of purchase and include a discovery session for new clients. Purchase HERE.

We definitely wipe shelves, pick up trash and can vacuum a space while we’re organizing. If your space could use organizing AND a deep cleaning, there are businesses we recommend for dedicated professional cleaning. They'll do a better job at detailed cleaning.

We routinely encounter items of a private or personal nature. All interactions with Joyful Spaces are treated as confidential. No personally identifiable information will be shared. We will not even verify that you are a client. You may choose to give permission in writing to release specific information. For example, coordinating payment with another party or allowing us to use Before and After photos of your project.

El Paso County publishes an excellent directory of places to recycle batteries, electronics, linens, paint, and about 60 other items! There is also info for disposing hazardous waste like paint, household cleaners, lawn fertilizers and fire extinguishers.

Click HERE to download the 2021
El Paso County Recycling Directory PDF.