Hidden Gems: Meet Vernestine Laughinghouse of Absoulute Organizing Solutions

Vernestine, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?

I started Absoulute Organizing Solutions in 2000 after a lay-off in the IT industry. I decided to start a business. I knew that I enjoyed organizing and planning, but I did not know about professional organizing. A friend gave me an article from a local newspaper about a professional organizer. After reading the article, I knew that I had found the perfect business for me. I am naturally organized and knew I would enjoy it! Twenty-five years later and I am still enjoying it! I enjoy organizing, decluttering, downsizing, move management and creating systems. Starting Absoulute Organizing Solutions is a decision that I have […]

Absoulute Organizing Solutions enjoys providing services to individuals and businesses. We provide hands-on and virtual services which includes professional organizing, downsizing, move management and records management services to individuals.

SEE FEATURE HERE – Page 2 from February 2025 NABPO Newsletter

Some of our experts recommend clear bins for toiletries because it’s easy to see what’s inside. And Vernestine Laughinghouse, owner of Absolute Organizing Solutions, recommends stackable bins if you want to maximize the vertical space you may have in the closet. The Target Brightroom 12″ x 12″ x 8″ All Purpose Open Front Storage Bins tick both boxes, and the open fronts make items easy to reach. I researched several clear bins but happened to buy these for my tween daughter’s small bathroom closet. They’re big enough for a couple of bath towels, but they work especially well for her collection of “lotions and potions,” as Laughinghouse calls them.

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Looking to get rid of the clutter and revamp your apartment? Whether you’re looking to declutter your living room, optimize kitchen efficiency, or create a serene bedroom retreat, this ApartmentGuide article that we are featured in offers expert advice to help you achieve a well-organized and harmonious living environment. So, whether you’re renting an apartment in New York, NY, or a townhouse in Philadelphia, PA,  join us as we delve into tips and techniques that will transform your apartment into a space that is not only tidy and efficient but also tailored to your lifestyle.

SEE FULL FEATURE HERE: Expert Organizing Tips for Every Room of Your Apartment

Group items with purpose

Vernestine Featured in Washington Post article:

Vernestine Laughinghouse, the president and owner of D.C.-based Absoulute Organizing Solutions, says the most obvious way to get ordered drawers is with broad, general categories: long-sleeve shirts together, underwear and lingerie in the same drawer, T-shirts side by side.

But other, less literal groupings might work better for you. “Organizing might sound like it’s one-size-fits-all, but it’s not at all because it’s really a reflection of how you live. So the best way to organize your dresser really depends on how you move through your morning,” Copeland says. “If it works, it works.”

Maybe it makes more sense to you to put all of the pieces of a particular workout set together, for example. Or if you always wear this shirt with those pants, […]

Check out the recent Redfin article we were featured in: 33 Organizing Tips to Maintain a Tidy Home.

If your home is cluttered and chaotic, it can be hard to relax and spend time with your family and friends. However, by taking a few simple steps to organize your home, you can turn it into a peaceful oasis.

While getting started is often one of the hardest parts, maintaining your tidy home can be just as tricky. That’s why we’ve reached out to the top organizers from across the country for their best advice. Whether you live in an apartment in Boston, MA, or a house in New Haven, CT, use these tips to create a peaceful home.

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Selling This Summer? Find Out 11 Expert Tips for Decluttering Your Home

Selling your home can be an exciting change in your life. But it may also bring stress as you navigate packing up your belongings, staging your home to sell, and timing your move to your next home. To help make the transition to a new home that much easier, take the steps to declutter and organize your home as you prepare your house for sale this summer.

To help you get started, we’ve asked the professionals for their best tips for decluttering your home to make selling and moving out a breeze. So whether you’re moving into a condo in Atlanta, GA, or relocating to Toronto, CA, these 10 decluttering tips will help you prepare your home for sale this summer.

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Washington Post Article: 03-22-2021

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Sort, toss and donate

Before attempting to organize your food, go through everything in the pantry and toss out expired products, said Vernestine Laughinghouse, founder of Absoulute Organizing Solutions in the District. After that, think about what foods and supplies you’ll really eat and use. Keep those things and donate or compost the rest, she said. Research your local food donation and compost options; when Kacy Paide, founder of the Inspired Office firm in Silver Spring, reorganized her own pantry, she learned that her neighbors had helped establish a community composting initiative in her condominium complex. Local grocery stores and farmers markets often have composting stations, too.

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