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JOAN F.
01/2016
home & garage organization
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Lauren S.
10/2015
home & garage organization
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Description of Work: She gave my consultation on how I can de-clutter and organize my home. And the price would be $99.00 an hour which is a good price
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Treena W.
10/2015
home & garage organization
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Description of Work: She is great and she's reasonable. She works from the time she walks in until the time she leaves.
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Lauren S.
05/2015
home & garage organization
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Description of Work: Miss Archer went in my bedroom to help me organize my boxes of papers. She helped my to declutter. Great Lady
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$99
Diana B.
03/2015
home & garage organization
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Joanna C.
01/2015
home & garage organization
+ -1 moreShe is a gem! Very talented, honest, hardworking. Makes difficult task fun. Highly recommend her services.
Description of Work: Helped with organizing different areas; helped with doing legwork of donating appropriately- hard worker, focused , non judgmental, energetic. Genuinely enjoys helping people to get more organized
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Susan B.
10/2013
home & garage organization
+ -1 moreI have been working with Melanie for over a year and she has absolutely helped me get out of a dark funk of paralysis into a vision of an organized future with her as my "partner" - not my cleaning lady. She is very smart and very creative and worth her weight in gold. Too much chaos and disorganization makes me depressed. She has really helped me get a handle on how to process stuff rather than deny I am piling it up. She is not just an organizer, but also has experience in psychology and interior design which is an unusual and great combination. As we have worked together, I got called on several habits, which she observed and pointed out as - NOT HELPFUL! Psychology side. Many useful and beautiful uses of space were discovered through her interior decorator side. And for a petite as she is, she is STRONG. She hauls the "give-a-ways" out to her car, donates them for me and brings back the receipt. She puts furniture together and fixes all kinds of things - large and small. She is all around skillful and helpful. My house is a lace I am proud of now. I still have her come for touch-ups and special occasions as needed. I have tried at least 4 other organizers over the past 10 years, and I finally found Melanie, the only one that was able to see me through the entire process, and engage me in a way that I learned how to continue to organize and manage my possessions myself.
Description of Work: Totally straightened up my "pile up" rooms and helped get me ready for a party at my house. Told me what my assignments were so I had a plan when she left.
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Karen D.
08/2013
home & garage organization
+ -1 moreThe service was very good. She as hard working and stayed with us the whole time. She gave really good ideas on how to get rid of things and get things organized. She did a lot of leg work for us.
Description of Work: She helped us organize our garage.
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LaDawn V.
04/2013
home & garage organization
+ -1 moreThe last her services were used was to help put up a large Christmas tree.She does much more than just organizing.
Description of Work: Have used Archer Organizing several times over the last 18 months. After a death in the family there was a house to be cleaned out and while it took some time and various visits over time Melanie is wonderful!!! She even helped with a yard sale to get rid of additional items. She is fun to work with. professional, prompt and returns calls timely unlike many business's today. She is very good at bringing order to disorder. Even works with small items quickly!!! Such as that junk drawer!!! Goes above and beyond for her clients!!!!! Highly recommend!!!!!!!!
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$145
Jack A.
10/2012
home & garage organization
+ -1 moreCan a service provider enable a customer to achieve better quality of life? Sure, we are all familiar with the extreme "hoarder" overexposed on TV. But what about those of us who save unused and underutilized "stuff". These possessions are often disorganized and gathering dust. And, after a while, we are stuck and unable to move forward; overburdened by our material goods. If you can relate to this problem, then you have come to the right place for help. Yes, Melanie gets A+ grades in all listed categories. She has a talent for organizing and is hard working. But she gets extra credit for her mission; understanding her clients needs for change and facilitating those changes through her excellent organizing skills. After the first visit there is already a difference and my home is a happier, more comfortable and more organized place. She truly cares about recycling to make the world a better place and assist those less fortunate. She wants to understand her customers to better assist them. . So if you feel overburdened by your material goods, and, your possessions are possessing you, Melanie is the person to call. She is a young woman with the creativity and ingenuity, skill and compassion to create her own business that may impact your well being. Melanie is where she should be...Number 1 on Angies List.
Description of Work: Home and Garage Organization. Worked with me to sort through and organize all household items including clothes,electronics, books, papers,furniture,etc. Goes "above and beyond" to help her clients. See below....
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$500
Donna B.
02/2012
home & garage organization
+ -1 moreWell, I called her & she told me her price. We met, she picked me up & she helped me w/some things. She dropped me off, I paid her & then we parted ways. Really not too much of a story to tell.
Description of Work: It was quite some time ago & I was recovering from a hospitilization/skilled nursing stint. The young lady was very simpatico,punctual & professional. The hourly price was a little steep. In all fairness she really didn't get to perform her service because I just wasn't prepared to deal with organizing stuff due to my health constraints at the time.
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$60
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Treena W.
02/2012
home & garage organization
+ -1 more.She did a great job. If you are having problems with your senior parents helping them get rid of stuff. She is really good at working them and helping them. She is very patient with them.
Description of Work: .She helped me declutter my mom's room.
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$300
Rajeev G.
12/2011
home & garage organization
+ -1 moreI had called Mel to help organize a house I had recently moved into -- there were many boxes still packed, and everything was helter-skelter. I learned about Archer Organizing on Angie's list, and since they were so well rated I decided to try them out. At the time I had never used an organizing company, and I wondered just how careful and thorough they would actually be -- I must admit, I need not have worried, Mel and her team were excellent. They unpacked everything, and with minimal guidance they placed everything into organized and logical spaces (I could have given more input if I wanted to, but I personally hate organizing things). They also re-did the space I had available, adding new cabinets and shelves to increase efficiency. The biggest (and more unexpected) help, though, was how Mel walked me through actually sitting down and organizing the 5 or 6 big black garbage bags of papers we had collected over years. It was the hardest part, but I was able to do it with Mel's help -- I definitely would never have made it without her! Now all those papers are either thrown out or organized in neat filing cabinets. It took Mel and her team a few trips because of the size of the house (which did increase the cost, although it was definitely worth it). Overall, it was a great pleasure to get to know Mel and have her team come in to do this work, and I will probably end up calling upon them in the future.
Description of Work: Unpacking of all boxes Organization of all household goods into appropriate locations Construction/reconstruction of shelving for better use of space Re-organization of massive amounts of paperwork
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$5,000
David H.
12/2011
home & garage organization
+ -1 moreWhen I was first getting to know Melanie, we discovered that her aunt was already a good friend of mine. I did not know this about Melanie, as I had just selected her based on high Angie's List ratings. This discovery did help to put me at ease with her. Overall, she came in and got to work right away. She works diligently without taking any breaks, excexpt an occasional trip to the bathroom. Those sidetracks are short, and Melanie is able to pick up where she left off and just keep working. She will get the garbage ready for garbage day, and after the work at my house is done she will take the carloads of donation items to the thrift store. She keeps an inventory of the items to be donated, so the IRS will have good records. When we are done, I pay her, and we set the next appointment, as I still have a lot to do. That list is surely shrinking, as long as I have Melanie to help. Bottom line? I WILL CONTINUE TO HIRE HER AS LONG AS I NEED THE SERVICES SHE PROVIDE. PERIOD.
Description of Work: Melanie was first hired on a recommendation from Angie's List - my first real experience with the list. I became ill a couple of years ago, and was in the middle of a major reorganizing project at that time. During the past three years, stuff had been reshuffled and mixed together, and no makes no sense at all. I explained to Melanie that I need to get my whole house reorganized, but due to my illness I could no longer do the manual labor. Melanie is attractive and personable, and we quickly found ourselves communicating easily. The first day she just looked at what needed done, and gave me a price quote of $45.00 per hour. After that, we set up an appointment to get started. Melanie showed up exactly on time. After a short introductory chat we got to work. Both of us have a laser focus on the job we're working on, and worked without a break for the next 7 hours. By the time we were done, Melanie had packed approximately 30 garbage bags of stuff my kids and I no longer wanted, and she took them for donation at the local thrift shop. She worked very diligently and made a bunch of suggestions that I try doing something different. I have ended up adopting most of her suggestions for their practicality. It was really great that she removed the stuff I wanted to get rid of. It has created space and alleviates my headache of organizing a yard sale, though we have found some items to be sold rather than donated. To date, Melanie has worked for me on 6-8 occasions, and there never has been a problem. Every time she arrives, she has been on time, and she brings the tax deduction donation slip from the previous session's donation. It should also be noted that she has been alone in parts of my house where there is valuable jewelry and cash in plain view, and never a single thing even touched.
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$45
Louise F.
08/2011
home & garage organization
+ -1 moreMelanie turned out to be a godsend. She had everything unpacked and put away by the time I got home at 5:00 p.m. I was looking for an item she unpacked, and she instantly remembered where it was when I called. She showed me how to organize my home, so I would not accumulate things in the future. I cannot say enough about how excellent she was, and I wish I could keep her all to myself.
Description of Work: She unpacked and organized my belongings after I had moved to a new home.
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$270
Renee G.
07/2011
home & garage organization
+ -1 moreIt could not have gone more smoothly.
Description of Work: Melanie helped my blind college student daughter totally organize her new apartment after the move. She worked with my daughter's special circumstances and created an organized living space wher my daughter could locate her items and easily keep her space organized. I plan to use Melanie's special skills for my own home. She was so patient and yet firm with my very bright but extremely scattered daughter. My daughter's apartment looks amazing. Melanie's services were so worth the expense. I could not have done nearly as good a job as she did with my daughter and all her stuff.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Stephanie W.
03/2011
home & garage organization
+ -1 moreI called Melanie to help me get my house organized. I have a tendancy to just put things anywhere and never really had places for things, from my kitchen to my garage. Melanie has been to my house twice so far, for seven hours the first time and six hours the second time and we have accomplished so much. She is great at understanding the emotional baggage connected with messiness and helps you to find a way of organizing that will fit your lifestyle. She helps you get rid of the things you don't need, but doesn't push you too much if you really want to keep something. Price listed is for 13 hours of work. I would recommend Melanie to anyone looking to get organized!
Description of Work: (over two visits) Organized my whole first floor (kitchen, living room, dining area) Organized my garage Helped with laundry Began organizing second floor (we are still working on that)
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$585
MALLORY C.
03/2011
home & garage organization
+ -1 moreThe price bothers me, but she is able to do more than a traditional cleaning service. Melanie truly enjoys organizing my home, and I find this to be a great positive. I sit with her while she organizes to give my opinions. She is pleasant company, and has a good sense of humor. She has a great knowhow, mentality for the skill, and a positive attitude. Also, my things don?t go to waste. Melanie networks with different companies, such as Goodwill, to make sure that my reusable items are in fact reused. She hauls away items for free, and never pressures me to get rid of anything. I think she is customer oriented, and scheduling is always very smooth with her. I would recommend her to others.
Description of Work: She is in the process of organizing my home. The cost is per hour.
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$38.5
Erin W.
08/2010
home & garage organization
+ -1 moreMelanie knows exactly what needs to be done and how to accomplish it in an efficient and timely manner. All the decisions were mine. She never pushed me to give up things with sentimental value and helped me prioritize the things that were most important and precious to me. Now I can find things that I used to buy two or three of because I'd misplace them and have to keep getting more... more of what I already had! Being rid of all the clutter has not just helped me to run my household more smoothly, but to also feel a greater sense of calm and serenity when I'm home. I can enjoy things with my children that I couldn't before, because I always felt like I had too many things to do. I feel more in control and find it easier to maintain a routine of consistent housekeeping because I'm no longer overwhelmed. Finally doing something about all the mess has given me the time to do things and pursue the activities that mean something to me and my family. I'll never regret hiring Melanie. It's been nothing short of life changing!
Description of Work: Melanie helped me go through every area of my house from top to bottom. We gave many things to people who would actually use them instead of them just collecting dust whether they were books or clothes or knickknacks... everything that was in my home is now being put to use by myself or someone grateful to have it. What's left been put in a place that makes sense.
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$700
raji S.
06/2010
home & garage organization
+ -1 moreMelanie is the consummate professional and makes what can be otherwise daunting and overwhelming really fun, fast and super productive. I did a test project with her and I am now using her on larger scale projects. I highly recommend her.
Description of Work: Basement de-clutter/organization.
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$270
Susanna L.
10/2008
home & garage organization
+ -1 moreWe have been working together for about 2 months now, one morning a week, and she is great. Really helpful, encouraging, always punctual, professional. We have cleaned out and organized 7 closets, a storage area and two rooms so far. My clothes are neatly hung and folded away. My shoes are all organized in one place. We went shopping to get some organizing supplies - some of which I didn't know existed - and they have really helped. I hope that we will be able to tackle the kitchen before Thanksgiving - it's going to be a big job. But it's such a great feeling to get rid of all the clutter! If/when we need some heavy lifting or a dumpster she will arrange that too. I would highly recommend her for anyone who needs help organizing their home or office.
Description of Work: Melanie Archer is helping me with an ongoing project to organize and clean out my house from top to bottom. She is very good at helping decide what to keep and what to discard. She then helps organize the things we keep and knows all about how to store different things. She also suggests what to do with the discarded items and takes everything away to the appropriate place - charity shops, recycling center, trash.
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$500
JOAN F.
05/2008
home & garage organization
+ -1 moreThey have been to my house 3 times 1-6, I can't say enough about the company. She is full of energy, gives positive vibes, strong, works the entire time and takes things into her own hands, if I'm not around to ask. She has wonderful ideas about organizing my place and she has all these resources where she can take all of my old and unused items. 2 garages full of boxes and junk is now whipped into shape. She is coming back again to continue the organizing. She also cleans, not house cleaning but cleans the areas she cleans up and organizes. She is just unbelievable and I can't say enough about her. My biggest thing about her, is I didn't want to throw anything away. She figured out a way to donate my things and also disposes of all materials that I don't want and can't use, in an environmentally friendly way, as well. I am very fussy and picky and she is just a ray of light in my eyes. $35 per hour but worth every minute!
Description of Work: This company needs more than just an A! She has came 3 times to help organize & clean 2 garages. Melanie is just great!!!
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Fred K.
02/2008
home & garage organization
+ -1 moreWe began working with Melanie Archer after we moved our home and office to Pittsburgh. She helped with basic unpacking and setting up kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms and 2 offices. We quickly learned that she has a special gift for helping assess what items are of real use and what is burdensome clutter. In addition, she helped us arrange items for best access and visual appeal. We have learned a lot from her about how to create spaces where we love to live and work. She is a very hard worker, finishes everything she starts, works quickly and efficiently and has fun in the process. Not only does she do basic organizing and decorating details- I recommended her to my neighbor to clean out a basement packed with old appliances, equipment and moldy boxes. She brought in a crew, filled a dumpster and left it clean and organized. We will continue to use Melanie for organizing and advice.
Description of Work: Sorted through hundreds of boxes of household items and business paperwork and determined, with the owner, how to best use or store items, and what to donate/discard. Assessed available storage capacity and arranged storage in all areas of the home and office for best access. Advised on decorating issues in all areas of home and office. Planned holiday decorating and made purchases for various painting, repair and decorating projects.
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Joseph P.
04/2007
home & garage organization
+ -1 moreI called Melanie, feeling desperately overwhelmed with stuff from four children and junk we inherited from relatives filling our attic and basement and overflowing into our living spaces. She came over two days later to survey the mess, discuss my overall vision for my home, and form a plan of action. We made an appointment and she showed up promptly and we got to work. We worked side-by-side for 7 1/2 hours, and we got an amazing amount of junk out of my house. What remains is beautifully organized. She had great ideas about space utilization and advised me on what type of storage containers I should purchase. She helped me weed through piles of stuff, and kept me going, even when I felt overwhelmed by the task. Melanie's help was better than therapy, she was very non-judgmental and understanding, and she has a fundamental ability to tame the chaos and restore a sense of calm and order. I feel an immense sense of freedom and peace.
Description of Work: Melanie helped me to organize my attic room, and transform the cleared room into a calm, inviting, and efficient space. She helped me decide what to keep and what to discard, and she even took bags and bags of items to donate to the thrift store with her when she was done. All my belongings are very neatly tucked into the eaves, and we have a nice peaceful room to relax in.
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$175
Lori A.
10/2006
home & garage organization
+ -1 moreShe was very helpful, pleasant, and motivational, and not judgmental. It was like having a personal coach; she made the job of de-cluttering seem less overwhelming. She encouraged me to donate a lot of things, and helped me think about how the rooms would be used. We sorted through lots and lots of paper. She also had some useful tips about filing and organizing. She will come back to help me with my basement.
Description of Work: Melanie came to my house and helped me organize and de-clutter the first floor.
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$80
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906 Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
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Archer Organizing is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
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Yes, Archer Organizing offers free project estimates.
No, Archer Organizing does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Archer Organizing does not offer a senior discount.
No, Archer Organizing does not offer emergency services.
No, Archer Organizing does not offer warranties.
Archer Organizing offers the following services: Organization home, garage, attics & basements.
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906 Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15215