Thinking about a home renovation or addition but not sure where to start? In this episode of Sorting Through Life with Colleen Waterston, Colleen sits down with Twin Cities residential architect Ashley Mytling, owner of Mytling Design, to break down what homeowners really need to know before starting a renovation. Ashley shares how thoughtful architectural planning can honor the character of your home while improving everyday function, and explains the difference between work

In this episode of Sorting Through Life with Colleen Waterston, Colleen sits down with furniture flipper Natalie to explore how restoring and repurposing furniture can save money, reduce waste, and create beautiful, functional storage solutions. Natalie shares how she turned a passion for refinishing furniture into a full-time business, along with the lessons she learned along the way. Listeners will learn how to spot high-quality furniture at estate sales, thrift stores, and

In this episode of Sorting Through Life with Colleen Waterston, Colleen teams up with productivity coach Ellen Faye, author of Productivity for How You’re Wired, to tackle one of modern life’s biggest sources of stress: email overload. Together, they explore why inboxes get out of control, how to sort emails using simple triage methods, and practical strategies to reduce email clutter without feeling overwhelmed. From managing multiple email accounts to unsubscribing without

In this episode of Sorting Through Life with Colleen Waterston, Colleen explores the powerful organizing philosophy of Margareta Magnusson and her book The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, introducing listeners to the method known as Swedish Death Cleaning, or döstädning. This practical and thoughtful approach to decluttering focuses on simplifying your home, reducing unnecessary belongings, and organizing your life with the future in mind. Listeners will learn when to s

In this episode of Sorting Through Life with Colleen Waterston, Colleen shares a real Space by Space client story featuring Jen, an “elevate” client who already had strong systems in place but wanted her home to function even better. Through Jen’s experience, listeners learn how professional organizing can improve efficiency, maximize storage, and enhance everyday routines without expensive renovations. This episode explores practical organizing strategies such as reworking c

In this episode of Sorting Through Life with Colleen Waterston, Colleen is joined by her organizing team to break down the signature Space-by-Space organizing method used by Space by Space Organizing. Together, they walk listeners through the full professional organizing process from the initial consultation to the final “big sigh of relief.” You’ll learn what really happens during a professional home organizing project, including the Big Sort, Big Evaluation, and Big Rearran