Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast

Shivani Vyas: Remodeling Your Home on a Budget | Room by Room #16

Join us for an exciting new episode of Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, where we explore creative and affordable ways to give your home a brand-new look! Our host, Gabriella Joustra, is joined by the talented Shivani Vyas, seasoned residential interior designer with over four years of experience in the field.
With a passion for educating communities on industry topics, Shivani has been featured in renowned publications such as Better Homes & Gardens, My Domaine, and Martha Stewart. In this insightful discussion, she shares her expertise on home remodeling and how it differs from renovation, while also highlighting some common reasons why homeowners decide to embark on this journey.
But that's not all! Shivani also delves into a variety of cost-effective methods for remodeling your home, drawing from her extensive training in space planning, 3D renderings, 2D floor plans, whole room furnishing and décor, and color consulting. Whether you're looking to revamp your living room, kitchen, or bedroom, this episode is sure to provide you with the inspiration you need to upgrade your home without breaking the bank.
So sit back, relax, and join us for an engaging and informative discussion on all things home remodeling with the wonderful Shivani Vyas!
Follow and connect with Shivani via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivani-vyas/ to learn more about her previous and future projects.Produced by the Home Organization Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://ho.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Home Organization Labs.Follow us on Social Media to stay updated:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCODVhYC-MeTMKQEwwRr8WVQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HOScienceLabs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/home-organization-science-labs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@home.org.science.labs Pinterest: https://id.pinterest.com/homeorganizationsciencelabs/
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Asst. Prof. Naciye Güliz Uğur: Digital Clutter, Its Harms, and Measures | Room by Room #15

Do you miss important emails because you can’t bring yourself to check your 999+ unopened emails? Has it become so out of hand that you’ve run out of space in your inbox? 
In this episode of Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra is joined by Dr. Naciye Güliz Uğur, Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems at Sakarya University.
Güliz completed her BA at Marmara University Business Informatics, MA, and Ph.D. at Sakarya University in Management Information Systems. She has more than five years of industry experience in Business & Management. 
Her research is focused on socio-psychological theories, diffusion of innovations, and behavioral aspects of emerging technologies. She lectures on information systems, human-computer interaction, and social media. 
In this insightful discussion, Güliz sheds light on the concept of digital clutter, its negative impact on productivity and well-being, and measures to manage it effectively. Drawing from her research on socio-psychological theories and behavioral aspects of emerging technologies, Güliz shares valuable tips on how to declutter your digital space and cultivate healthier digital habits.
Further information about her research and previous publications can be found at:Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com.tr/citations?user=V702sZoAAAAJ&hl=tr&oi=aoInstitutional Website: https://ngugur.sakarya.edu.tr/en
You can connect and contact her via:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ngulizugurInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ngulizugur/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ugurgulizProduced by the Home Organization Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://ho.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Home Organization Labs.Follow us on Social Media to stay updated:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCODVhYC-MeTMKQEwwRr8WVQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HOScienceLabs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/home-organization-science-labs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@home.org.science.labs Pinterest: https://id.pinterest.com/homeorganizationsciencelabs/
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Dr. Trivess Moore: Zero Emission Housing | Room by Room #14

Did you know that greenery around your house reduces the temperature and leads to a reduction in the host of cooling and your contribution to greenhouse gas emissions? All these and more are tips on how homeowners and renters can reduce their carbon emissions.
In this episode of Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra is joined by Dr. Trivess Moore, a Senior Lecturer in the Sustainable Building Innovation Lab (SBiLab) in the School of Property, Construction, and Project Management at RMIT University in Australia. 
His research relates to housing quality and performance and focuses on the intersection between technical performance, liveability, social impact, and policy. Trivess is also a Trustee of the Fuel Poverty Research Network.
Tag along as Gabriella and Trivess discuss what zero-emission housing is and why adapting the system can help you create a sustainable living environment. They will also talk in-depth about how you can apply it at home. As well as steps renters can take to contribute to the cause.
Further information about his work and previous publications can be found at https://www.rmit.edu.au/contact/staff-contacts/academic-staff/m/moore-dr-trivess or you can contact him via Twitter at @TrivessMoore.Produced by the Home Organization Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://ho.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Home Organization Labs.Follow us on Social Media to stay updated:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCODVhYC-MeTMKQEwwRr8WVQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HOScienceLabs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/home-organization-science-labs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@home.org.science.labs Pinterest: https://id.pinterest.com/homeorganizationsciencelabs/
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Sally Hart: Wardrobe Chaos? It’s Not You, It’s the Closet! | Room by Room #13

Does your clean laundry hang around in piles because you can’t be bothered putting it away? Are your shoes piled around the shoe rack, but never on it?
In this episode of Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra is joined by Sally Hart. She established the Clever Closet Company in 1987 and has enjoyed watching modest walk-in robes expand to magnificent master suites. With decades of design experience and a never-waning passion for practical space planning, Sally has freed countless clients from the daily frustrations of a disorganized home or poorly planned space. She is committed to solving her clients’ storage dilemmas with functional and fabulously styled solutions and has an impressive collection of awards as evidence of her talent.
Tag along as Gabriella and Sally discuss the common causes of wardrobe chaos and why you should organize your closet properly. She also talks about the challenges and misconceptions when organizing closets.
Follow Sally’s work through her website at https://www.sallyhart.com.au/ and her company website at https://cleverclosetcompany.com.au/. You can also connect with her via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-hart/.Produced by the Home Organization Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://ho.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Home Organization Labs.Follow us on Social Media to stay updated:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCODVhYC-MeTMKQEwwRr8WVQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HOScienceLabs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/home-organization-science-labs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@home.org.science.labs Pinterest: https://id.pinterest.com/homeorganizationsciencelabs/
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Patricia Barbaroto: Small Garage for Both Parking and Storage | Room by Room #12

Do you squeeze your car into your garage every night, hoping that today isn’t the day you bump something too valuable? Have you given up and just park on the street?
In this episode of Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra is joined by Patricia Barbarotto, a professional organizer and declutter expert from Sydney, Australia. She is passionate about helping people declutter their space and reclaim their life.
Tag along as Gabriella and Patricia discusses the ins and outs of organizing your garage and how to maximize your small garage to fit not just a car but also function as a storage space. In addition, she offers tips on what you should and shouldn't keep in your garage.
Follow Patricia’s work through her website at https://patybarbarotto.com/ and or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/paty_barbarotto/.Produced by the Home Organization Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://ho.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Home Organization Labs.Follow us on Social Media to stay updated:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCODVhYC-MeTMKQEwwRr8WVQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HOScienceLabs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/home-organization-science-labs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@home.org.science.labs Pinterest: https://id.pinterest.com/homeorganizationsciencelabs/
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Tania Reid: Hoarding | Room by Room #11

Do you have a friend or family member whose house is so cluttered that you start to worry for their safety? Or are you so ashamed of your own home that you never have anyone over? If you want to learn the difference between having a cluttered home and hoarding, as well as how to help the best and the best way to help people who hoard, this episode is for you.
In this episode of Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra is joined by the founder of For the Crowded House, Tania Reid. From beginnings based on empathy and energy to support people living in crowded houses' healthier and safer, For the Crowded House now provides secondary consultations, training, and lots of visits to homes in Naarm/Melbourne to work with people affected by hoarding disorder, OCD and agoraphobia.
Whilst not inducted into the ARIA hall of fame, Tania wrote the book "An Ordinary House" in 2014. It is the first children's book (in English) to explain hoarding disorder to children.
Tania discusses what hoarding is, and the misconceptions of hoarding. She also talks about the dangers of hoarding and why you should combat the symptoms early.
Follow Tania’s work through her website at https://www.thecrowdedhouse.net.au/ and or connect with her via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/forthecrowdedhouse/.Produced by the Home Organization Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://ho.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Home Organization Labs.Follow us on Social Media to stay updated:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCODVhYC-MeTMKQEwwRr8WVQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HOScienceLabs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/home-organization-science-labs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@home.org.science.labs Pinterest: https://id.pinterest.com/homeorganizationsciencelabs/
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Lori Sawaya: How to Organize Home With Colors | Room by Room #10

Have you ever had to pick a paint color and been intimidated by the sheer number of “white” options? What’s the difference? What is color theory, and why is it important?
In this episode of Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, Lori Sawaya joins host Gabriella Joustra. She is the founder of Camp Chroma. Her business is all about building the foundation tools needed to leverage the power of color data.
Through her business, Lori challenges the status quo on how other industries rely heavily on the values and measurements surrounding color, so why not interior and architectural color design?
Tag along as Lori discusses why organizing your belongings based on color is important, and where to begin. She highlights what you should pay attention to and the main challenges of using color to organize. 
Follow Lori’s work through her website at http://www.thelandofcolor.com and Camp Chroma at http://www.campchroma.com.Produced by the Home Organization Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://ho.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Home Organization Labs.Follow us on Social Media to stay updated:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCODVhYC-MeTMKQEwwRr8WVQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HOScienceLabs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/home-organization-science-labs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@home.org.science.labs Pinterest: https://id.pinterest.com/homeorganizationsciencelabs/
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Gabriella Joustra: 2022 Recap | Room by Room #9

2022 in review: from bedroom organization to ergonomics bathroom design; We have covered quite a variety of topics regarding home organization. Need a quick refreshment on what you have gathered under your belt so far?
On this episode of Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra wraps this year’s lesson into a comprehensive conclusion. We’re deeply grateful to the guests and YOU for making this series possible.
Stick around with our holiday content for the next few weeks! Room by Room is going to be back with our experts on January 13th, 2023.
Finally, the Life Management Science Labs Team wishes you and yours a splendid holiday filled with happiness and insightful knowledge.Produced by the Home Organization Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://ho.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Home Organization Labs.Follow us on Social Media to stay updated:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCODVhYC-MeTMKQEwwRr8WVQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HOScienceLabs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/home-organization-science-labs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@home.org.science.labs Pinterest: https://id.pinterest.com/homeorganizationsciencelabs/
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Patricia La Torre: Ergonomics of Bathroom Design | Room by Room #8

In this episode of Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra is joined by Patricia La Torre (CKD Au), Principal and multi-award-winning designer at OUTSIDEINSIDE Building Elements. Patricia is passionate about every aspect of design, ensuring stylish and timeless interior spaces.
Patricia will discuss some of the industry’s practices and her experiences and journey throughout the years. She shares some things that you should consider when renovating your bathrooms, and the best way to maximize your bathroom ergonomics for your comfort and well-being.
Follow Patricia’s work through her website at https://www.outsideinside.com.au/.Produced by the Home Organization Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://ho.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Home Organization Labs.Follow us on Social Media to stay updated:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCODVhYC-MeTMKQEwwRr8WVQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HOScienceLabs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/home-organization-science-labs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@home.org.science.labs Pinterest: https://id.pinterest.com/homeorganizationsciencelabs/
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Jane Cadwgan: Storage Spaces | Room by Room #7

Having a dedicated space for storage is the first step to having a clutter-free living and it’s easier than you think. The second step is decluttering!
In this episode of Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra is joined by Jane Cadwgan, a professional organizer who founded Zing Home Organising. She is also a member of the Institute of Professional Organisers (IOPO).
On the show, Jane Cadwgan talks about the definition, misconceptions, and reasons why you should care about storage. But don’t worry, Jane’s also going to teach you the strategy to maximize your storage spaces and how to turn storage organization into a habit.
Follow Jane’s work through Zing Home Organising:Website: https://zinghomeorganising.com.au/Instagram: @zing_home_organising (https://www.instagram.com/zing_home_organising/)Facebook: @zinghomeorganising (https://www.facebook.com/zinghomeorganising)or connect with her LinkedIn at https://au.linkedin.com/in/jane-cadwgan.Produced by the Home Organization Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://ho.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Home Organization Labs.Follow us on Social Media to stay updated:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCODVhYC-MeTMKQEwwRr8WVQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HOScienceLabs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/home-organization-science-labs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@home.org.science.labs Pinterest: https://id.pinterest.com/homeorganizationsciencelabs/
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