A Simplified Life

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$70/hour

2 hour minimum

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Type of home organizing service

Level of organization

Responds in about 4 hours

Introduction

My focus is to help people reorganize, declutter, pack and unpack their homes and help ease the stress of feeling overwhelmed. I have plenty of experience and references that can help you to feel reassured. I have been organizing homes and assisting people in decluttering their lives to help them function efficiently for over 20 years. I am a one person, small business which allows me to provide the ability to work with my clients one on one and focus on them as a person, not just a client. I am sensitive to individual's needs and preferences without judgement. I do not post many photos of my projects as I feel that discretion is of the upmost importance and I am conscientious of my client's privacy.

Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 107 times

Serves Austin, TX

Background checked

1 employee

14 years in business

Business hours

Sun9:00 am - 8:00 pmMon9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

Featured Projects

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Living room before and after organizing
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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and professionalism.

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J.P. r.

2 weeks ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

Within literally minutes, Audrey organized my home office in a way that works for me. I use my office for work at as an art studio. And she organized for both modalities (creative and work) with ease. She asked the right probing questions to start and got right to work. She came prepared with organizing supplies, but worked with what I already had. She met and exceeded my expectations in the allotted 2 hours. My home office/art studio is comfortably functional for both. 100% recommend.

Details: Space planning • Storage advice • Bedrooms • 500 - 1,000 sq ft

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Kerrie L.

Aug 11, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

I continue to tell friends how valuable Audrey’s advice and keen eye for organization help me so much! Highly recommend her for your home!

Details: Space planning • Storage advice • Removal of unwanted items • Bedrooms • Closets • 500 - 1,000 sq ft • Moderately organized

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Peggy V.

Jul 15, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

I found Audrey through the website and she responded within an hour. She even started the job that day and worked until it was complete. Unpacking, organizing, arranging, setting up the entire home. I highly recommend her for your projects and can testify to her helpfulness.

Details: Moving preparation • Space planning • Removal of unwanted items • Closets • Bedrooms • Kitchen • In-home office • 500 - 1,000 sq ft • Unorganized

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Tess M.

Jun 28, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

This review is long overdue! I kept telling myself I would organize my new home “when I had time.” Well, two years into living here, my house had become quite cluttered. I found Audrey and I’m so glad that I did. She called me, to further discuss my expectations and clarify exactly how she could help me. She is punctual, trustworthy, and incredibly fast yet efficient at what she does. She didn’t waste a single minute! Now, my home is not only cleaner but also more organized than it has ever been. These are photos of just a few of the areas that we tackled. Daily, I make it a point to keep these places reorganized. Thanks again, Audrey. I would recommend and work with you again in a heartbeat.

Details: Space planning • Storage advice • Closets • Bathrooms • Kitchen • 1,000 - 1,500 sq ft • Moderately organized

A Simplified Life's reply

Thank you Tess for your kind review. It was a pleasure to work with you! I love clients like you that are appreciative and open to ideas. I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying your space :)

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Mattye B.

Apr 3, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

After having had my 8 year old daughter’s room organized two years prior, a lot of the old work had been undone. Our previous organizer was on maternity leave and I had just a few days time to get my daughter’s room in order. I’m so thankful I found Audrey! Per my request, she utilized some of the organization infrastructure previously put in place and did a fantastic job. She also helped come up with some new solutions that really helped the space flow. Throughout, she was efficient yet easy to talk to. When I had a last minute schedule change, she was flexible and understanding and I felt at ease with her in our home. As an added bonus, Audrey saved me the cost of a handyman by offering to hang some shelves in my daughter’s room herself. I would definitely hire her again!

Details: Space planning • Storage advice • Removal of unwanted items • In-home office • Bedrooms • Closets • 500 - 1,000 sq ft • Moderately organized

A Simplified Life's reply

Thank you Matttye for your review. I was happy to work with you and help you out!

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Audrey Schmalz

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I am conscientious of customers time and money. I work in a very efficient way.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I try to connect with my customers via email or phone to clarify what they’re looking for. Some clients are too busy for this initial step so I am also good at jumping into situations when necessary. Every client is unique so I like to get to know what their needs are. Some clients want a one time organization and for others I help them set up a system to keep areas clutter free on an ongoing basis. I assess supplies needed and offer to purchase them and have the client reimburse me or have the client purchase the items themselves.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have 33 years experience working with many varieties of clients. Helping people who feel overwhelmed by bringing in a sense of relief and calm as we all know organization, moving, dealing with day to day life with jobs and kids can feel like a daunting task.

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