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FROM PILES TO SMILES

About us

Are you overwhelmed by piles of paperwork, overwhelming clutter, and a jam-packed schedule? From Piles to Smiles® provides personalized, non-judgmental, professional coaching and hands-on organizing assistance that can help you claim control of your hectic life. We specialize in helping people who are chronically disorganized – those for whom disorganization has been a lifelong struggle that negatively impacts every aspect of their life, especially people with AD/HD.

Business highlights

25 years of experience

Services we offer

CLUTTER CONTROL & SPACE ORGANIZING, HOME & OFFICE ORGANIZING, PAPER & RECORDS, TIME MANAGEMENT, UNPACKING & MOVE-IN ASSISTANCE.

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
5.012 Reviews
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Phyllis O.
Jan 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
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Beth H.
Jan 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Jan P.
Aug 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$535
Sue was very helpful and started me off with two or three systems to use which I am finding beneficial.  The cost became prohibitive and I was unable to continue working with her.

Emerson T.
Jul 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Without reservation and with highest praise that I would recommend using Sue Becker for all matters financial, confidential, and household. She can do everything from organizing a business to school supplies. She is pleasant, compassionate, kind, and not judgmental. She is extremely willing to help. I have been using her for ten years and I could not have done all of my projects without her. She can do anything!

Susan C.
Mar 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Sue truly made a huge difference in my life. She quickly ascertained what I needed, and was very compassionate, thorough and tenacious in helping me organize my home office. As a 46 year-old very successful woman, I was loathe to admit I needed help with organization in my home, and quite dislike asking for help. But I have struggled with clutter, piles and a highly disorganized house my entire adult life. All my energy and focus was dedicated to my career. About 3 years ago I was diagnosed with severe ADHD, which was such a blessing, because I had blamed myself for being a lazy, disorganized, slob. I am now treating my ADHD and have organized much of my home, yet was still paralyzed by my office/loft area and just had no idea how to approach it. Sue was very knowledgeable about adult ADHD, and helped alleviate much of my shame. Her organization skills are fantastic and she had an abundance of great suggestions about how we could go about the task. She didn't pressure or force me into doing anything I wasn't comfortable with and allowed me to proceed at my own pace, while still getting the job done. My home office is now a sustainable,organized environment that sets me up for success. At first, I was quite hesitant to pay a chunk of money for something that should be so easy to do. However, I had to admit that while others could easily accomplish this task on their own, I couldn't. The money I spent was worth every penny and is an investment in myself and my future...since like many I have been laid off and am seeking my next career adventure. I would highly recommend Sue to help with any organization project, and will definitely use her services in the future. She was very prompt, used every minute productively, and helped me deal with the enormous stress and anxiety I felt while completing this project. She is a gem!!!

Michelle M.
Jan 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$380
Sue was prompt and efficient. She charges hourly but is a work horse! She arrived on time, looked at our paper trails from the basement up to the office and revamped and invented a system that would work for us to effectively manage the amount of paper that we need to deal with. She also suggested alternatives and worked with methods that suited our comfort levels. She is very thorough and works on time. We had her stay an extra hour because we were getting so much accomplished that we did not want to stop. We are very satisfied with her ability to get our paperwork organized FAST.

JOANNA N.
Jul 2008
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Overall my experience with this company was great. The lady that organized my garage was extremely nice, professional and positive. Every time I would get tired, she would motivate me to keep going. I couldn't have done it without her. We took one box at a time and organized them.

Patricia B.
Feb 2008
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$65
Excellent.I wish I could give her a higher grade. When I did not know the answer or have a resource she directed me to quality people who had the same high standards and work ethic I appreciate.

AUDRA K.
Mar 2007
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Very well. Sue went through our house, room by room, and made suggestions about improvements to the way we organize our stuff. Sue is non-judgmental. Her comments are to the point but she also has a sense of humor which helps you take the information without taking it personally. I have already implemented some of her recommendations and am working on getting some others going. She's practical and down-to-earth. I had taken a class at the Park District, which is how I had met her in the first place.

PATTY M.
Jan 2007
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
She is very friendly and professional. She's very neutral when going through paperwork. She's helping me determine how long to keep things, but she isn't pushy about it. She just gives you basic information to help you make the best information on how to keep organized. She's very efficient; she makes the most of the time with you.

MAGGI S.
Sep 2005
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$210
SUE WAS EXTREMELY HELPFUL. WE TACKLED MY PERSONAL WORK SPACE, TIME MANAGEMENT ISSUES, AND FILE SYSTEM. OUR SESSION WAS VERY PRODUCTIVE, BUT IT DIDN'T END WITH ONE SESSION. SUE HAS CHECKED IN WITH ME SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THEN, AND HAS MADE HERSELF AVAILABLE TO ME AS A RESOURCE. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER SERVICES.

DONNA A.
Feb 2005
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
I ASKED SUE TO HELP GIVE ME IDEAS ON HOW TO MAKE BEST USE OF CABINET AND CLOSET SPACE IN MY NEW HOME. WE WORKED ON IDENTIFYING A HOME FOR KITCHEN ITEMS. SUE GAVE ME IDEAS ON STORAGE SOLUTIONS FROM LOCAL STORES. I'M ORGANIZATIONALLY IMPAIRED, SO I FOUND THIS EXERCISE QUITE HELPFUL.

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FAQ

FROM PILES TO SMILES is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.

FROM PILES TO SMILES accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

No, FROM PILES TO SMILES does not offer free project estimates.

No, FROM PILES TO SMILES does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, FROM PILES TO SMILES does not offer a senior discount.

No, FROM PILES TO SMILES does not offer emergency services.

No, FROM PILES TO SMILES does not offer warranties.