About

The House Half Full Professional Organizing

The House Half Full Professional Organizing was created to help overwhelmed people declutter and organize. More importantly, HHF will establish an efficient, intuitive system for your belongings so you can maintain a decluttered, functional home. The process of working with The House Half Full Professional Organizing is simple, low-stress, optimism-driven, and paced to suit your needs. With The House Half Full’s help, your home can be functional, comfortable, peaceful, and clutter-free. Walking into your home can be a big exhalation at the end of the day. Could you use a little help getting organized? Contacting The House Half Full Professional Organizing is the first step. If you are curious and want to learn more about what a professional organizer does, you can see HHF’s FAQs.

About Cate, Founder and Professional Organizer

An organizer by nature, declutterer by necessity, and optimist by choice, I love helping others streamline their homes so they can get the most out of their space. I am especially passionate about helping those who are sorting through a lifetime (or two!) of belongings and those who are starting a new phase of life and are tired of being weighed down by their things.

Finding me perpetually decluttering and organizing for fun, my husband prompted me to start a professional organizing business in 2022. The House Half Full is more than a business, though. It is truly a passion project that aligns with my personal values. I feel lucky to be able to make a difference in the lives of people in my community.

I am the sole professional organizer of The House Half Full so you will always work with me. Decluttering isn’t always easy, but I try to make it fun!

Cate grew up in Arroyo Grande where she still lives with her husband and two boys.

Cate Adams, founder and organizer of The House Half Full — Professional Organizer Cate Adams

The House Half Full Professional Organizing Service Area

The House Half Full serves San Luis Obispo County — The House Half Full Professional Organizing operates primarily in San Luis Obispo County (Paso Robles, Cambria, Templeton, Creston, Atascadero, Cayucos, Santa Margarita, Morro Bay, Los Osos, San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Avila Beach, Shell Beach, Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, and Nipomo.)

The House Half Full is located in Arroyo Grande and serves San Luis Obispo County including (but not limited to):

- Paso Robles
- Templeton
- Santa Margarita
- Atascadero
- SLO,
- Cambria
- Los Osos
- Morro Bay
- Cayucos
- Avila Beach
- Pismo Beach
- Shell Beach
- Arroyo Grande
- Grover Beach
- Oceano
- Halcyon
- Nipomo

If you are outside my service area, please still reach out. I do travel beyond SLO county for certain situations and can also recommend another organizer if needed.

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SERVICES

Standard Services

Decluttering
Home Organizing
Home Down-sizing
Garage Organizing
Pre-move decluttering
Move Packing and Unpacking
Refrigerator Cleanouts
Vehicle Clutter Cleanouts
and more!

Concierge Services

Wardrobe Care
Vacation Packing
Capsule Wardrobes
Recurring VRBO Resets
Senior Residence Setup/Refresh
and more!

A little more about my services

I specialize in helping people sort through and declutter a lifetime (or two!) of belongings in a thoughtful way. I do my best to responsibly re-home all unwanted items. Most items are donated to a local thrift store. I properly dispose of or recycle all hazardous and electronic waste, including old electronics, batteries, lightbulbs, paint, etc. Other items find new homes by way of Craigslist free listings, the local food bank, animal shelters, and the like.

CONTACT

Overwhelmed by your stuff? Contact a Professional Organizer. Please call, email, or complete the contact request form below to see how The House Half Full can help you to better your space.

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Email

thehousehalffull@gmail.com

Phone

805-680-2193

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FAQs

What is your service area?

I help people declutter and organize primarily in San Luis Obispo County. An additional fee is added to projects located beyond 30 minutes travel time.

What exactly does a professional organizer do?

As a Professional Organizer I do anything from improving your current home to helping you transition to a new one. I love helping people make the most of their space. I organize garages, sheds, pantries, kitchens, bedrooms, offices, guest rooms, closets, play rooms, living rooms, laundry rooms, and more. Downsizing, getting ready to stage a home for sale, setting up your new home, getting ready for baby, or something else? I can help!

How much does a professional organizer cost?

I charge by the hour at a rate of $75/hour for in-home areas and $85/hour for garages and outdoor spaces like sheds. There is also a travel fee added for projects located beyond 30 minutes travel time and an added fee ($10/hour) for weekend sessions.

Do you do free consultations?

Yes! I would love to come take a look at your space and see if I am a good fit for your project! Consultations are always free. If you live more than 30 minutes away, we will schedule a phone consultation.

How does the process work? Do I have to be there?

In most cases, we will work together to transform your space. It is not usually necessary for you to be there for the entire process. For example, I can work independently to sort items in the space and then do the final organization. You will be required to be part of the decluttering process as I cannot decide what is or is not important to you. The decluttering can be done on your own time if you prefer, although oftentimes it is beneficial for me to assist in this step of the process.

How long does it take?

In general, an “average” room can be decluttered and organized in roughly 10 hours, spread over 2-3 days. Obviously this is going to depend on how much stuff is in the room and how quickly you are able to make decisions during the decluttering process.

Have more questions?

I’d love to hear from you! Could you use a Professional Organizer? Please email me at thehousehalffull@gmail.com or use the contact page.

TESTIMONIALS

Reviews from a few of The House Half Full’s happy clients:

Cate is a dream to work with. She left me mentally and physically feeling lighter with her help decluttering and organizing our spaces. She transformed my spaces to the functionality my family (let’s be honest: I) was in desperate need of (for my family). I will definitely be using her services again for more spaces within my house.

Carissa

Cate was amazing to work with. She came by before we began the project to really get a feel of how we used the space and what goals I wanted to achieve. My kids’ playroom went from being a place no one spent much time in to my kids asking for a “sleepover” in it. We cleared out 5 packing boxes of toys and our space looks much leaner with more space for the things we love.

Cate did her best with some challenging clients. It was a formidable task and I was very happy with the results. I would definitely use her again!

Pat

I was so impressed with Cate’s professional organizing skills! It felt like I was on an episode of home edit. I also appreciated all of the suggestions for sustainability. Thank you!

Sarah

Cate is absolutely worth her weight in gold! She comes in with her sleeves rolled up and ready to dive in. I have used her numerous times at both my home and business and every time I am blown away at the end results.

Tracey

Cate Adams is the gift we give ourselves that gets better and better with time! My partner & I moved to Arroyo Grande and were completely overwhelmed with a house in shambles and a demanding job that keeps us going 7 days a week! When I heard about Cate, I knew she was the perfect solution to bring peace into our lives.

She was all that and so much more! First of all, she’s a cool, funny, amazing person who just happens to be more organized than anyone I’ve ever met. She unpacked, arranged, organized and put our closets together…can you say color coordinated? No worries now getting dressed in the early morning dark. I know where everything is like never before!

I’m keeping Cate of The House Half Full’s card on my refrigerator door. I want to make sure it’s readily available when I need sanity in a crazy and unorganized world. You should definitely do the same.”

Farfels Farm

After much thought, I chose Cate to be my organizer which I desperately needed. She blows into the house, freshly ready to make sense out of chaos. She does so cheerfully and very efficiently. I am in awe of the changes she has made thus far. We still have a few areas of the house to go through. I would never have had the energy to do what she does. Don’t think twice, hire her!

Chris

Still enjoying an organized sewing room and craft room.
cate is a joy to work with. I am planning on scheduling her to help me set up an office area in the near future. I am very happy with Cate.

Emanda

Cate did a wonderful job helping me unpack and organize my new living space. She worked quickly and efficiently, with a great sense of organization and attention to detail. On top of that, she has a great personality and was very easy to communicate with throughout the process. The whole experience was smooth and stress-free, and my new place feels truly settled thanks to her help. I highly recommend Cate to anyone needing unpacking or organizing assistance.

Jim

If you ever need an organized person that is reliable, upbeat, professional and enjoyable to work with – Cate is your gal!!! You can’t go wrong, make that call today. Life-changing!

Tami

Cate is amazing. So friendly, generous, experienced, efficient, smart and kind! I only wish I had more mess for her to help me clean up!

Andrea