There’s a big difference between clearing out a house and helping someone thoughtfully downsize a lifetime collection. Recently, we worked with a longtime collector who reached a point many people …
I almost missed her, a mistake that would have broken my heart if I had realized it later. She was just sitting there sticking her snout out from a propped …
If you’ve ever opened a drawer and wondered what to do with old jewelry or unused silverware, you’re not alone. Many people don’t realize how much value may be quietly …
An exasperated client struggling with multiple hoarding-related challenges called to ask us about our hoarding cleanup services. A resident of a condominium in the greater Silver Spring, Maryland, Washington, D.C., …
My phone rings. The caller in Silver Spring, Maryland tells me he has made the difficult decision to part with his family’s Civil War accoutrements collection. “Is this something you …
Why Preparation Matters More Than Most Families Expect Estate liquidation can feel overwhelming—emotionally, logistically, and physically. Many families in Maryland and across the DMV start the process without realizing how …
What are my limited edition prints worth? Not much, in most cases. Here’s what you should know about your limited edition prints.
Hoarding is a vicious mental disorder, but the taxing work of cleaning hoarder houses and working with hoarders has filled me with empathy.
The purpose of a company is supposed to be making a profit, but we’re willing to lose money by rescuing a cat — and other toy animals.
The thrill of finding a 1933 World Series Score Card I finish packing the last of a van full of antiques and collectibles I’ve purchased from a seller’s home. Making …
