A Great Falls estate liquidation can become complicated when one inheritance includes three houses and decades of personal property. This project crossed the Potomac River and involved three homes. The …
I was out along the Potomac River at Piscataway Park when I came upon a stretch of shoreline that stopped me. From a distance, it looked like what you hope …
If you’re looking to sell your sterling silver flatware, you’re not alone. We recently visited a woman in Silver Spring who had decided to part with her grandmother’s sterling silver. …
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., …
Not long ago, I made another estate cleanout donation to an animal shelter—this time to the Montgomery County Humane Society. We do this regularly as part of our work. When …
Finding hidden valuables during estate liquidation isn’t about luck. It’s about knowing where to look. Over the years, Orion’s Attic has uncovered cash, gold, silver, jewelry, and valuable coins in …
If you’re planning an estate cleanout, here’s one piece of advice we can’t stress enough: clearly identify anything with sentimental value before we arrive. The best-case scenario is simple.👉 Remove …
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 …
“My mom died. I’m overwhelmed trying to figure out how to handle her estate. I don’t even know what I need to do or what order I need to do …
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 …
Why household hazardous waste matters Many products commonly found in garages, basements, and utility rooms are classified as household hazardous waste. These materials include items like leftover paint, solvents, automotive …
