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FAQS
Get answers to some of the most common organization questions be it for your closet, pantry, garage, home office or business. You’ve got questions, we’ve got the answers, neatly organized for you.
FAQs
Sorted Out will bring the necessary supplies to start sorting the items that need to be organized. The client normally is included in this process but is not required. Then, after sorting the things that need to be organized we will then access the “stuff” and make a list of supplies we will need to finish the project. Keep in mind this process doesn’t happen overnight and may take some time and commitment, but surely we will get you Sorted Out too!
We will do the shopping for you if you’d like. Normally, our clients don’t have the time and they are not sure what to purchase. We charge our normal hourly rate for shopping and we DO NOT up charge our products. We are in the business of organizing not retail. If you decide you want to do the shopping, we can make you a list and tell you where to go to get the items that are needed to finish your project.
You can expect appointments to fit your needs when you work with us. All of our organizers will walk through the home with you for the consultation and if you agree to start organizing, we will schedule our first four hour session at that time. Sorted Out will determine what your priorities are for the project and what your goals are.
The amount of time it will take us depends on a few things. Keep in mind every situation is different and we are trained organizers to help the process move along as quickly as we can.
- How much stuff you would like us to organize.
- How quickly you can make decisions about what to keep and what to donate.
- How available you are to organize with Sorted Out.
Sorted Out charges by the hour and we have a four hour minimum. However if we are working separate from the client, they may opt for us to work the entire day. We will customize a schedule that fits your needs.
We like to view the cost of our services as an investment in the way you choose to live an organized life. The cost of each project varies based on the amount of things you have that need organized and how quickly we all work together. Every situation is unique and we will take your budget into consideration when we visit for your consultation.
Because we have a team of staff organizers trained, we can usually start your project the same week or by the next week you call. During busy periods, we may be booked out two to three weeks in advance, however we do have a waiting list that we refer to for cancellations.
Yes, all of our work is confidential. We can provide you with our confidentially agreement prior at the time of our consultation at your request. We may take pictures of your project, however no names will be released and people will not be included in the photos. You can feel confident that you can trust our staff organizers with your complete project.


Media Kit
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Media Kit
Tonia Tomlin is a professional organizer and founder of Sorted Out organizing service in Plano, Texas. Sorted Out offers a wide range of organizing and consulting services to help clients regain control of time and the disorganization in their lives.
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Media Bio
Tonia Tomlin is a professional organizer and founder of Sorted Out organizing service in Plano, Texas. Sorted Out offers a wide range of organizing and consulting services to help clients regain control of time and the disorganization in their lives.
Characteristics of neatness, tidiness, and order resulted in a successful career in the mortgage industry. Tonia’s career at Chase Manhattan flourished in both Michigan and Texas. A Senior Loan Officer, she operated the Subprime Lending Group of Texas. Tonia worked with more than 100 loan officers in both the Houston area and Dallas Metroplex.
Development and maintenance of these relationships was critical and Tonia took great pride in succeeding. Others counted on her to be organized because she was handling so much detail. Tonia left her job with Chase Manhattan to commit to her professional organizing career on a full-time basis.
Tonia has been featured in local, regional and national media including many publications such as Parents Magazine and Texas Family magazine, as well as television appearances on Good Morning Texas and Fox 4 News in Dallas. She completed her first national television appearance on HGTV’s “Mission Organization” in 2005. In December 2008, Tonia completed filming the Martha Stewart Fine Home Living Network Smart Tips segments to begin airing in 2009. She has been singled out nationally in the media for her innovative work, stylish organization skills and detailed attention to her clients.
Tonia is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers and has served as Vice President for the NAPO-Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter. She is an active member of the Collin County community, Plano Chamber of Commerce, Network North Dallas, and Online Organizing.com.
Sorted Out is insured and bonded which guarantees the value and security of its clients’ personal items. The company offers a variety of organizing services. Residential organizing includes kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, kids’ rooms, home offices, laundry rooms, dens, living rooms, and any other areas. Help with packing and unpacking homes is also provided. Residential customers also can enjoy photo and memorabilia organizing. Business organizing consists of filing systems, procedure manuals, desk organization and paper management. Sorted Out also offers errand and personal shopping services.
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Publications
Video Library
Want to get to know Tonia and see some behind the scenes footage from news clips and featured spots on HGTV and Martha Stewart’s Fine Living show? We have archived many of our videos here! Enjoy the tips for getting and staying organized.
Videos
Tonia Tomlin on Good Morning Texas 10-12-2017
Tonia Tomlin on Good Morning Texas 3-14-2017
Tonia Tomlin on The Jeff Crilley Show
We are Sorted Out
The Work Invasion is Complete! Check out the Final Results
Sorted Out Media Kit
Tonia on Fox Channel 4
Tonia talks about the book
Tonia interview on FamilyTV
FINE LIVING NETWORK: Smart Tips from Tonia Tomlin


Helpful Tips
Get some tips straight from the pros on how to categorize, organize, and rule your world. We share some of the best tips we have learned over the years for organizing your spaces.
Helpful Tips
Cull Paper Records to Fight Overflow
Even if your file cabinets aren’t overflowing, chances are you’re saving more than you need. Here are some tips on fighting document overflow:
State and federal income tax returns. Keep them indefinitely. Please refer to your tax agent for specific retention guidelines.
Canceled checks. Checks for home improvement projects should be saved as long as you own your home. Canceled checks for charitable contributions and other deductible expenses should be saved as long as you save your tax returns. Keep checks for expensive purchases, such as jewelry, appliances or antiques, as long as you own the items. If they are stolen or a warranty dispute arises, you can use the checks as proof of purchase.
Bank statements. Keep bank statements until the end of the year. Unless related for business or tax purposes.
Credit card bills. In most cases, you don’t need to save them longer than a month. When you receive a bill, it usually indicates whether your previous payment was received. If that information is correct, you don’t need to save the previous month’s bill. Exceptions: bills that document deductible expenses, such as home improvement purchases, and bills for other major purchases – such as appliances and jewelry. If you can’t find the sales slip; your credit card bill will provide proof.
Pay stubs. Keep them until you get your year-end W2 form. Keep your final pay stub each year indefinitely, to give you a handy record of your earnings and deductions.
Home mortgage information. Keep a copy of your mortgage in a safe place as long as you own your home. Mortgage bills, like credit card bills, can be discarded as soon as you get confirmation your payment has been received. Most mortgage companies provide a year-end summary. Keep it as long as you own your home.
Stock records. Save buy and sell confirmation records as long as you own the stock. You’ll need them to figure how much you own in capital gains when you sell the stock. Also save monthly statements showing reinvested dividends, stock splits and other changes in your investment. You can discard monthly statements if you get a year-end summary statement.
Mutual fund statements. The rules are the same as for stocks. If your mutual fund statements are cumulative, discard last month’s statement as soon as you get the current month’s report. Keep year end statement indefinitely. For both mutual funds and stocks, discard all but the most recent shareholder reports.
Items To Be Kept Safely
Some documents are too valuable to stash in a filing cabinet or kitchen drawer. They belong in a home safe or a bank safe deposit box. Among them:
Birth certificates
Citizenship papers and passports
Deeds to property; mortgage notes
Marriage licenses and divorce decrees
Military discharge records
Social Security cards
Stock certificates, if your broker doesn’t’ keep them for you
Automobile titles
Wills and trusts
Powers of attorney
(Make sure the executor and/or your attorney has a copy of your wills and trusts and powers of attorney.)
Sites & Books
Access other websites or books to learn more about help and other resources to assist you with your residential / business organization.
Sites & Books
Helpful Sites
Helpful Books
Aslett, Don. Clutter’s Last Stand
Baird, Lori. Cut the Clutter and Stow the Stuff
- Gleeson, Kerry. The Personal Efficiency Program, How to Get Organized to Do More Work in Less Time
Hemphill, Barbara. Taming the Paper Tiger
Hemphill, Barbara. Taming the Paper Tiger at Work
Hemphill, Barbara. Taming the Paper Tiger at Home
Izsak, Barry. Organize Your Garage in No Time
Lambert, Mary. The Declutter Workbook
Morgenstern, Julie. Organizing from the Inside Out
Starr, Meryl. The Home Organizing Workbook
Mission:Organization Strategies and Solutions to Clear Your Clutter
For Professional Organizers:
The Ultimate Guide for Professional Organizers. By Maria Gracia www.getorganizednow.com
Become a Professional Organizer. By ProfessionalOrganizers.com www.professionalorganizers.com
