How will I benefit from using The Honed Method?

Get ready to discover your new and improved home that goes beyond typical “home organization”. Experience the many benefits of The Honed Method difference:

• Individualized, Easy to Maintain Approach — an individualized approach to home organization. We will not only help you prepare your home, but we will teach you how to easily maintain the methods in each space.

• Personalized for Each Family Member — tailor each room to the specific needs and style of who lives in that space. For example, your child’s closet may be organized much differently from your own closet based on preferences, abilities and height.

• Fast and Easy Access — items have a logical place that are easily accessible to both adults and children

• Independence, Confidence, and Harmony — all family members will be more independent, confident and enthusiastic about the new organization methods

• Save Time and Focus on What Matters — spend less time looking for items and more time for what is truly important to you and your family

• More Smiles, More Productivity, More Living — Within days of living a Honed life, you’ll experience less frustration, stress, nagging, reminding, and searching.

Who is behind The Honed Method?

My name is Lindsay Skinner, and it has been a long and twisted road to get here. Fresh out of university, I became a nanny, and loved that stage in my life. In search of something new, I began a career in fashion, but ultimately, working with children was my passion. So at the age of 30, I went back to school and became a public school teacher. Becoming a Montessori teacher (yes, they are different!) was pure happenstance, but one that ultimately led me here, helping you achieve an individualized approach to home organization that is tailored to each member of your family. I will teach you how to create independence, confidence, and dare I say, enthusiasm for maintaining a tidy and prepared home for every member of your family. My years as a nanny, teacher, and now living with two young boys has provided me with insight to achieve these goals. I’ve done it in my own classrooms and now my own home. Your home can be next!

Why a Montessori Approach?

A Montessori classroom is a “prepared environment’. When a student enters their classroom, they can independently choose a piece of work, find it on the shelf (that is an appropriate height for their age and abilities), take it to a table, and begin working. This process can be repeated over and over again without even interacting with their teacher. This is because the teacher has prepared the classroom in such a way that students are autonomous beings. They follow their own interests, work at their own pace, and interact with different peers throughout the day. As a Montessori teacher, i’ve seen the benefits of the ‘prepared environment’ firsthand. Student’s are no longer dependent on their teacher, but independent of them. It occurred to me that I believe that is what parents want for their children within the home as well. How wonderful would it be for the child to make their own snack, dress themselves in the morning, and complete age appropriate chores around the house without the assistance of their parents? Does this sound like a dream come true? Well, it can become a reality, and is one click away.

How can I be a part of the Honed Method Community?

I firmly believe there is power in numbers, and that we are all stronger when we work together. My goal with The Honed Method is to create a community where people of all walks of life can come together to eliminate stressors within our homes, raise independent and confident children, and realize that members of a family can build a strong team, and work together to create harmony and balance within the home, regardless of the ages within those walls. Stay tuned as we build that community. In the meantime, follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok to learn, share, comment and connect.

I’m ready to get started. How do I proceed?

Simply click the “book” item on the homepage.

How much does it cost to prepare my home?

free 30 min consultation, 4 Step Process: Edit, Remove, Categorize, Prepare, Removal and Donation services available

How long will this process take?

Every situation and home will be different, and since we offer you an individualized approach, it is too difficult to give you a specific timeframe. During your free 30 minute consultation, we will discuss the following: spaces to be prepared, materials required, and what decluttering/purging is required. Once the consultation is complete, you will have a better idea about how long it will take to prepare your home.

What cities do you service?

We currently service southwest Ontario, from Windsor to Ottawa. If you live outside of that area, we are more than happy to help prepare your home online.

Is there an online service available to me?

Absolutely! I will happily help you online via our P.I Y (Prepare It Yourself) approach. I will guide you through each step of the process to ‘prepare’ your home every step of the way. We still offer an individualized approach, can hone in on what you and your family requires, and will walk you through the entire process so you are left with a perfectly prepared home.

Is there a satisfaction guarantee?

Once a client, always a client. If you don’t see immediate results in your home, please contact me and take advantage of my lifetime guarantee. We can help you tweak a space, answer any questions, or redo a space if you have found it isn’t working for you and your family. We fully stand behind our method, materials and personnel, and will do whatever we can to ensure your honed space is perfect for you.

Do I need to buy expensive bins to prepare my home?

No, you do not. While bins can create a certain aesthetic, contain items more clearly and make items more accessibly, they are absolutely not necessary. I have done many projects without the use of any bins, and they are equally as effective. During your free consultation, we can discuss container options to suite your needs, aesthetic and budget. If containers don’t suit your needs, we will still prepare a space that it is perfect for you.

Can I do this myself, without The Honed Method approach?

Yes, of course. However, you should ask yourself an important question. What is more valuable; my time or money? I believe that my background in education, business, fashion, working as a nanny and now living with two young boys will represent the value that The Honed Method can bring to your space. Save yourself from measuring your spaces, purchasing containers, offering assistance and emotional support while decluttering and removing unwanted items, rebuilding and labelling. This can be an overwhelming process to tackle on your own. Let us do the work, so that you can simple enjoy your prepared space.