Amy Trager... in the news
Hoarding Can Be a Sign of Other Problems, pt. 2
Watch how Amy helped a chronic hoarder reach her goals for living a new life. Fox News Chicago; Aired September 28, 2007
Hoarding Can Be a Sign of Other Problems, pt. 1
Watch how Amy is helping a chronic hoarder work towards her goals of a new home and life. Fox News Chicago; Aired July 23, 2007
5 Minutes to Get Out
Watch Amy's video clip about being prepared to leave your home in case of emergency. Fox News Chicago; Aired June 13, 2007
Fox Chicago
"A Playroom Everyone Can Enjoy"
Read Amy's online article about how to make the most of your toy room or play area.
Remarkable Woman Magazine, Spring 2007 Issue.
"Use Winter Months to Get Organized"
Read Amy's article about getting organized in the New Year. Alternately, you can view an image of the original news paper article.
Joliet Herald News, Lifestyles section, January 12, 2007.
"Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences"
Read the article Amy co-published with Dr. Nina Collins in the Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences in regards to the emerging profession and it's relation to the study of Family and Consumer Sciences. (PDF File)
Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, September 2006.
"Five Ways...To Prepare for Disaster."
Read Amy's tips on how to better be organized in case of a large-scale disaster.
Chicago Tribune, Home and Garden Section, September 3, 2006.
"Clutter Chaos."
Read the transcripts from this project Amy volunteered to work on as part of a group helping a chronic hoarder get more organized.
Fox News Chicago; Aired November 22, 2005.
Article currently off-line due to site transition at Fox Chicago.
"'Clutter Coaches' Organize Your Stuff."
Read the article and see pictures of the amazing transformation that took place when Amy volunteered with local organizers to help a Chicago family reclaim their space.
NBC5 Chicago News; Aired January 25, 2006.
"Wayne's Weekend: Garage Makeover."
Watch the video of Amy volunteering with other organizers to help a family get their garage organized and under control.
Aired in July, 2006.