I used Actually Organized and couldn't be happier. Wendy is incredibly knowledgeable, professional and kind. She made organizing my apartment, which I have been putting off for way too long, a breeze. She takes numerous measures that basically made it stress free, including doing her own shopping for supplies/equipment and even dropping off clothes/products to local charities. Perhaps, The best part is that the organizational improvements she implemented are such that they can actually be sustainable. I highly recommend!!! read more

I'm a fan. Wendy helped me totally re-think my space when I didn't know where to start. She was transparent and encouraging throughout the entire process, and months later I'm still happy with the result & haven't changed a thing. She handled all of the shopping, returns, donations etc., which was also a tremendous help. Would highly recommend to all. read more

Wendy is the best !! I always do a ton of research before buying something or hiring anyone and I loved Wendy's About page on her website. I felt like I could trust her and just overall, felt she was a genuine person to work with - and entrust her with my decluttering project (oh god, am I a hoarder?) She came over and the first 30 min, she assessed my apartment and we came up with a strategy on what parts were the most stressful; my closets. I literally could not fit a single new item in there, let alone see what I had - I had been wanting to declutter for years but never got around to it, because I thought I would be able to do it myself... OBVIOUSLY I never did it and the stress kept building. Enter: the New Year, and Wendy. I had been reading about how a decluttered house contributes to the rest of your mood, and I really wanted to start the year off feeling clearer. So, we did it - it took about 2 non-consecutive days to organize and get rid of things. I looked into my closet after she left, and I was blown away by how she organized it all. I got rid of tons of clothes and things, and Wendy helped me bring it to Buffalo Exchange and Goodwill. She advised me on what kinds of bins and storage organizers I should get for our 2nd session in my living room (yes, you have to spend a little money on bins and boxes but it is WORTH it to keep you sane), and when she came back to do the rest of my apartment, we had a plan. She even organized my makeup area, and I got rid of/sold furniture items that do not belong ! Now, I look at my place and everything makes so much sense. Wendy helped me put things I don't use regularly away, and things I use daily in their place. WHY didn't I think of that? I have no idea, but THANK YOU, Wendy!! I will continue using Wendy for future needs (my kitchen is next!). She works really fast and is super focused, especially because I like to chit-chat. She can totally multi-task which is helpful as you pay hourly - but her rates are the best out there. I recommend her a million times over, and text her whenever I need help. I've been looking for someone similar to help my parents in CT. She is great when you are moving, when you need to organize/get rid of things. Just very refreshing to learn about organizing solutions! Use Wendy, you won't be disappointed! :) read more

I've worked with Wendy on two projects and recommended her to my daughter to help organize her tiny space. Inviting someone into your home to help you deal with spaces that you've been avoiding takes some courage. Sometimes it's something easy, and sometimes it's something that is charged with emotion. The last thing you want is someone who gets judgy about the number of books or widgets or cracked vases you happen to have. Wendy has the perfect temperament, patience, and spatial intelligence to work through even the thorniest organizational problems. When she saw I was getting overwhelmed, she broke down the decision or problem into a small, doable, bite-sized task. Throughout the process, I got the tiny rewards of progress, which kept me going. She was patient throughout the process and created systems that still work after two years! The same is true for the systems she put in place for my daughter. They work with our lives and make it easier to keep order. If there's a judgy thought in her mind, it didn't show in even the slightest tone of voice or facial muscle. I really felt like she was there for me, and there to help me with the organizing tasks I needed her help with. The organizing tasks I had taken quite a few hours. Wendy was very pleasant and companionable. She was cheerful without being saccharin, and has a great sense of humor. I recommend her without hesitation. read more

Before I begin, I 1000000% recommend Wendy! Wow - just WOW!!! I hired Wendy to help me unpack and move into my brand, spanking new home. The task was daunting (to me) but Wendy and her team came in with confidence and new exactly what to do to tackle the task at hand. They immediately made me feel like yes, we can get this done and it will be great. First they had to move boxes from the garage into their respective room. We purged as we went and at the end of each day they would take items out for donation. She would also purchase items needed to help with the unpacking and organization before returning the next day. The biggest tasks by far were the kitchen and my bedroom/clothing. My kitchen and bedroom has never, EVER been this streamlined, organized and just plain beautiful. No more stress from clutter or disorganization! I can honestly say she made my moving experience fun and pleasurable, and that is hard to do. Nothing about moving and unpacking and organizing is pleasant until you meet Wendy. She is so positive, professional, confident, knows her stuff, works hard and is a "get shit done" woman. I am honestly sad she is done because I so enjoyed her and her team's company the past few days. I would 100000000% recommend her for any of your organization or unpacking/packing needs. I wish I'd hired her to pack me. read more

I've worked with Wendy and Actually Organized several times. She is a life saver. I originally hired Wendy to do a whole house purge/organization. She was amazing. At the time I had a one year old and a four-year-old and our house was bustingst the seams with "stuff". While I was taking care of my children she was organizing my life and making it much more functional and less chaotic. When she was done, I felt like I could breathe in my home again. Wendy took the time to get to know my family and how we functioned in our space, then made it better. The following year when we bought a new home I hired Actually Organized to pack and unpack us/organize our new home. I could not have done it without her. Wendy is a joy to work with. She has a great attitude, an amazing work ethic, and just gets the job done. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs help organizing, decluttering, moving etc. She's a life and sanity saver. read more

Wendy helped me get organized after moving apartments. There were a few boxes I couldn't unpack because I wasn't sure how to best use my closet space. Before our appointment Wendy recommended drawers and shelving to organize, and then she came over to get it all set up. It was a lot of fun! read more

You have been an amazing help to my daughter in a small apartment to organize and get ready for a new baby! Sometimes Family can't do what an outside expert can. Thank You . read more

Wendy was the MVP on my moving day. I hired movers but it just wasn't enough. They did their job fine but where I really felt the most appreciative was the organizer, Wendy. She coordinated between my movers, my building and frazzled me! She kept me at ease throughout the day. She made sure everything was packed properly and unpacked quickly on the other end. I did not live with boxes for months because Wendy is fantastic! Best thing i could have done for my sanity was hire her! read more

Wendy is simply put, wonderful. She is thorough, very organized, and extremely patient. She is also very quick to jump in when you are in need of help. As an interior designer by trade, I can say I would use Wendy both professionally and personally. I could not have packed up an entire home with out her. - Susan read more

Wendy is a savior!!! My husband and I were in desperate need of a "Wendy" to come and help us organize and tidy up! Wendy is such a pleasure. She really listened to what we needed without judgement. Let me also add how friendly and hardworking she is! Without having Wendy by my side to help me clean out and organize my closet, I never would have completed it. I am so thrilled to continue working with Wendy to see what more magic we will create together! read more

Wendy was both lovely and talented. She was easy to reach and listened carefully to what I wanted. On the day she took care of everything in conjunction with my movers and even relayed some instructions about my apartment from my building guys for me. We had agreed on 5 hours and when I got home from work she had so much done. She wasn't satisfied with leaving anything unfinished though, and even gave me a half hour for free as she wanted to leave the place in good condition. She also provided an email invoice after the service. Very affordable, highly recommended and will definitely use again. Thank you! read more

Excellent work Very organized, thorough, punctual Great planner

I found Wendy's information by doing a simple Google search and while I did hire her services, I was skeptical. Well, it turns out my skepticism was completely unnecessary! Wendy was prompt and did an amazing job on my mom's two closets. She was organized, took control of the donations (in a completely lovely way), and was truly a pleasure to spend the day with. She brought her own bags for donations, and took them with her at the end of the day to unburden us with the task of transporting our donations. The closets are organized by season, all shoes are in transparent boxes and labeled, and my mom could find everything she is looking for without sifting through unused clutter. I would definitely recommend Wendy and will most certainly call on her again in the future! read more

Wendy was fantastic, helping me to organize my whole apartment into a cohesive system of storage and display. She came on multiple days and took care of all the heavy and all the little tasks required. All we had to do is to direct what stays and what goes. I won't hesitate using her services again in the future and highly recommend her to anyone who's looking for a professional and caring organizer. read more

As I started planning for my recent move into my Brooklyn apartment as a first time homeowner, I was impossibly overwhelmed with everything that needed to get done. The packing was overwhelming as was the pressure to unpack in an organized way when I got to my new place. To add the the stress it was around the holidays and I had just started a new job!! Wendy was a true lifesaver!! She helped me pack up my entire apartment, organizing everything as we went so it was so easy to unpack. She was also fantastic at helping decide what to keep, donate, or throw (not pushy or opinionated - just truly helpful). She had the best tips and tricks to keep things organized without buying out the container store. Additionally, she took all my donation stuff to goodwill (and there was a LOT of stuff). After my move, she came over to my new place and made sure everything was properly organized there and helped me maximize my space. Which in NYC is no small task! I could not have made it through this move with my sanity intact without her! read more

Wendy is amazing and her attention to detail is simply incredible. I work from home and getting organized is essential in this city. It has changed my life. Thank you Wendy! read more

Wendy gave us exactly the gentle but firm direction we needed to declutter our small apartment with a couple's conjoined stuff. Two sessions with Wendy resulted in many bags of books, papers, electronics, clothing, jewelry, and other items dispatched to satisfying destinations: donation, recycling, paper shredding, or (last resort) trash. She also helped us organize what we kept so things are easy to find when we need them. Truly life-changing in the best way! read more

Wendy is a treasure. She is warm, and professional and charming ng, too. I had papers covering my dining room tale almost a foot deep in places. Bills were lost. It was a nightmare. My closets were crammed with clothing. Enter Wendy, Exit clutter. She tackled the papers first. After two sessions I had my table back, my office desk cleared and filing done. The closets are cleared of all extraneous things. She also made a huge donation of clothing to Housing Works, a plus for all!My kitchen and bathrooms have been Wendy-ized. I know where everything is at all times. Wendy is a marvel. Do yourself a huge favor if you are swamped, disorganized or just need help....HIRE WENDY read more

I worked with Wendy from "Actually Organized" over several organizing sessions and can't thank her enough for her help and expertise. I am an entrepreneur who works from home; organizing a live/work space within the confines of a New York City apartment is not easy! After years of build up, there was quite an accumulation of things. I didn't know where to begin in terms of organizing it all and was feeling very overwhelmed. Wendy, gently and thoroughly, came to my rescue. We started in sections and tackled specific categories one at a time. Bags and bags of unecessary belongings were either tossed or donated, and we even sold two pieces of furniture which were no longer benefitting me or my space. It's not always easy to part with your possessions, but Wendy helped me recognize when I was holding on to things out of emotional attachment rather than necessity; and she was also there to help me find a home for something when I just wasn't ready to let it go. After my first session with her, I was already feeling lighter. It's incredible how much an environment effects one's flow; three to four sessions later, I was able to work more effectively, sleep better, and thrive. I joke with Wendy that she is my organizational therapist, but it's "Actually" true! Thank you, Wendy!! read more

Beyond thrilled with the work Wendy did on my apartment--she completely transformed the space. I hired her to finish unpacking boxes from my move 4 months ago and to reinvent the haphazard organization system I had in place. I wanted minimal involvement in the project because I work long hours, and Wendy made that happen. She worked around my schedule and listened to what I asked for throughout the entire process--which includes the things I didn't specify and left to her judgment. She gave me just the right amount of guidance and instruction that I needed to pare down my belongings while still being flexible and adaptable along the way. The result is that my space looks exactly the way I want it to without me having to painstakingly describe what I wanted--which, let's be honest, I really didn't know beyond that I wanted things cleaner and less cluttered. With minimal input from me, Wendy took charge and transformed my apartment from a place with my things in it into what really feels like home. read more

Wendy is AMAZING!! She reorganized my entire 1 bedroom apartment in just 2 sessions, about 4-5 hours each session. She is very knowledgeable and knows pretty much every item at the container store which really helped us tremendously. She sent me links for everything I needed to get so all I had to do was click on the link and add the items to my cart. She even offered to shop and pick everything up for us! She doesn't waste time and is extremely focused so the amount of time she needed to work on my apartment was exactly the amount of time she had said I would need upfront. She taught me along the way so that I could continue to organize and keep everything the way she organized everything once she left. She is the best of the best and i will definitely be using her every time I move, Wendy Jacobs for life! read more

I was looking on Yelp for a closet designer but for years have also been looking for the right professional organizer to help me declutter and clean up my apartment. One of the comments under a closet designer was by someone who had moved and she was raving about the help Wendy from Actually Organized gave her in the whole process. I've rejected three other organizers referred to me by friends because it just was not the right personality, energy, concept match. But I felt I might be onto something here, even though I would normally NEVER hire someone cold off of Yelp. I texted Wendy and she texted right back, and we got on the phone to see how things felt. Immediately I knew we were on the same page and had the same ideas of what I *really* needed nitty gritty help with. And then she showed up, got down to business with me, kept me focused, and helped me plow through 20+ years of clutter. She was positive, totally up for the really un-fun parts of the work, and full of creative and helpful ideas. Best of all, she TOOK STUFF AWAY for me to donate and brought me the receipts, so I could get things out the door, which is always a big stumbling block in NYC. If you are hesitating, don't. Wendy is down to earth, serious, professional, but also like the loyal girlfriend who showed up for you when you needed help, because that's what friends do. read more

I never had anyone help me before with doing my closets, cabinets, and draws. The past few years when the seasons changed and I had to do it, became a nightmare. Wendy was the best decision I ever made. She is easy, fun to work with and makes it easy to do. Not a nightmare.Plus, a FANTASTIC human being. She works fast which I liked. Plus, was so easy to get rid of things I was holding on to. For no reason at all. Now I do not have to change my closets twice a year. The BONUS is I see everything I own. At the end of each season now will get rid of the things that I did not favor or just look worn. Thank You so much Wendy. XOXO THE BEST! read more