Michelle Urban | Profile

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Join date: Jul 28, 2021

About

Michelle Urban is a mom, author, home organizer, and owner of The Organized House. Passionate about creating functional and beautiful spaces, Michelle has helped countless families reclaim their homes from clutter and chaos. Her expertise in decluttering and organization has been featured in several publications, and she is known for her practical and relatable approach to home organization. Michelle resides with her family in Oregon and continues to inspire others to transform their living spaces into havens of peace and productivity.

Read an excerpt of Michelle's newly released book, "Clearing Clutter, Creating Joy: Decluttering Your Way to an Organized House," — available on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/43E6jPd.

Posts (57)

Jun 1, 2026 ∙ 21 min

How I Hired My First Virtual Assistant (And What I Wish I Had Known Sooner)

TL;DR I was the bottleneck. I hired a virtual assistant. I reviewed 103 applicants so you don't have to. A great job description beats a great resume. The right VA protects revenue, improves operations, and creates headspace. One afternoon, I was sitting in my car after an all-day client project, answering emails before heading straight to my son's two-and-a-half-hour baseball game. It was one of those moments where I was trying to cram an hour's worth of work into twenty minutes. There were...

Apr 16, 2026 ∙ 5 min

The Role of Space Planning in Home Organization

You’ve decluttered. You’ve bought the bins. You’ve tried to organize. And somehow, it still doesn’t work. Things pile up in the same spots. You’re constantly moving things around. You’re “tidying” more than you should be—even after putting in the effort. Here’s what most people don’t realize: the issue isn’t just how much you have. It’s where things live. This is where space planning for home organization comes in—and it’s the step almost everyone skips. Space planning is what determines...

Mar 3, 2026 ∙ 5 min

What Is an Organizing System? (And What It Isn’t)

If you have ever felt like you are constantly tidying, resetting, and reorganizing the same spaces over and over again, chances are it's the system—or lack of one. The term “organizing system” gets used a lot, but it is rarely explained in a way that actually helps you understand what it means in real life. Many people assume a system is a bin or a basket, and maybe they're labeled . In reality, a true organizing system is about function, flow, and sustainability — not perfection. At its...