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In addition to actually doing the organizing, another of Angie’s passions is writing about organizing.

She has been writing a blog on organizing ever since Shipshape Solutions launched in 2016. Most of the blog posts were also published as monthly newspaper articles in the Kingsport Times-News and Johnson City Press.

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Angie Hyche 9/4/22 Angie Hyche 9/4/22

Organizing Your Spices

I’m often asked, “What’s the best way to organize ____?” There is rarely one solution that works perfectly for everyone. Nowhere do I find this to be more true than when organizing spices. Whether for myself or my clients, I’ve arranged spices at least ten different ways! There’s no such thing as “one size fits all”.

When deciding the best way to organize spices, there are two main decisions you need to make. Those two decisions will lead you to very different organizing solutions. Check out the options in this article.

Angie Hyche 8/1/21 Angie Hyche 8/1/21

Cleaning, Organizing, & Decluttering: What's the Difference?

Many times since launching Shipshape Solutions in 2016, people have confused cleaning with organizing or decluttering. In fact, I often hear all three of these terms used synonymously. Although the terms are related, they're definitely not the same thing. This article explains each of these terms and how they are related using the example of a cluttered kitchen counter.

Angie Hyche 4/4/21 Angie Hyche 4/4/21

Cool Organizing Tips for Your Refrigerator

Most of us would probably agree that the kitchen is the heart of the home. We find ourselves in the kitchen not just around mealtimes, but also when we want a quick snack or beverage. It’s also the space where people naturally gather. If the kitchen is the heart of the home, the refrigerator is the heart of the kitchen. Whether we’re gathering ingredients to make dinner or just perusing the contents for a snack, we’re all looking for a positive experience when we open that refrigerator door.

Angie Hyche 8/6/19 Angie Hyche 8/6/19

A Recipe for Organizing Your Recipes

Angie Hyche 9/21/16 Angie Hyche 9/21/16

Location, Location, Location

Believe it or not, this post isn’t about buying or selling a house. Or about how professional organizers can help you when you are preparing for a move or if you have just recently moved (although we really can!) But it is about real estate. Sort of. And the first phrase that comes to my mind when I think about real estate is, “Location, location, location.” When realtors use that phrase, they mean that the most important factor in determining the value of a house is its location. A beautiful house that meets all of your specifications but is located in a bad part of town is not nearly as valuable as a nice house that meets most of them but is located in the perfect neighborhood. So how does this apply to organizing? When you are organizing, you need to keep in mind that even with objects in your home or office, there is expensive real estate and cheap real estate.