Orion's Attic

05/12/2026

Just Discovered This Beautiful Hidden Spot in Brookeville, Maryland

On the way home from a client visit today, I stumbled onto Triadelphia Reservoir for the first time and had to stop and take this video.

What a beautiful, peaceful hidden spot right here in Brookeville, Maryland. Sometimes you unexpectedly find exactly the kind of quiet you needed that day. 🌎

05/10/2026

For Sale: 1781 Yale / Ezra Stiles Revolutionary War Era Broadside Framed -- $995

Offering this to our Orion's Attic friends first, before sending to auction. First person to respond here "I'll take it" gets it. Pick up in Silver Spring. No shipping. Measures a little under 18 inches wide by a little under 18 inches tall.

This is a legitimately interesting and desirable early American academic broadside, not decorative repro junk. The key details are strong:

* Dated 1781 (Revolutionary War era)
* Associated with Ezra Stiles, one of the major early Yale figures
* Printed in Hartford by Hudson & Goodwin
* Latin academic disputation broadside tied to Yale commencement exercises
* Includes the name Joel Barlow, who later became a notable American poet, diplomat, and political figure
* Large original sheet with good visual presence

The survival rate on these is not huge because they were ephemeral working/ceremonial documents.

05/07/2026

Oscar the Grouch Approves Our Estate Cleanout

Most estate cleanouts generate $500–$700 in landfill fees. Our last two? Just $70 and $150.

That’s what happens when you work hard to donate, recycle, resell and give objects a second life instead of just throwing everything away.

We’re proud when more usable items stay in the community and out of the landfill. Even Oscar the Grouch says we’re doing a pretty good job keeping junk out of his house.

05/05/2026

We found hidden cash during this estate cleanout. Every dollar went back to the family.

05/02/2026

Thinking of Mother Earth today (and every day). Took this along the river—made me think about how much of what we throw away doesn’t really go away.

Potomac River Pollution at Piscataway Park -- We Can Do Better

04/29/2026

“I don’t even know where to start after my mom passed…”

A recent caller told us:

“My mom died, and I’m overwhelmed. I don’t know what to do or what order to do it in—but I know I need to empty the house so we can sell it.”

This is exactly where we come in.

At Orion’s Attic, we handle the entire process—sorting, donation, sale of valuables, and cleanout—so you don’t have to figure it out alone.

If you’re in this situation, start here: https://orionsattic.com/how-to-choose-the-right-estate-liquidation-option/

04/22/2026

From Overwhelmed Collector to Livable Home Again — Downsizing Story

One client told us his home had become "areas I once enjoyed living in … became a house for stuff."

He had spent years building a collection of vintage toys and Marilyn Monroe memorabilia — but it had reached a point where it was taking over his space.

Together, we created a plan — what to keep, what to let go of, and how to responsibly place the rest.

✔️ Items carefully sorted and removed
✔️ Collections sent to auction instead of landfill
✔️ Home restored to a fully livable space
✔️ Final results exceeded expectations

What matters most is this, the client told us: "My home is decluttered and fully livable again."

The sweet paycheck from the auction house we used didn't hurt, either.

If you’re looking at a house full of stuff and wondering what to do next, we can help.

04/20/2026

From Hoarded to $500K-Ready: A D.C. Apartment Transformation

A past client just shared an update that stopped us in our tracks. After we cleared a Washington, D.C. apartment affected by hoarding, the executor was able to move quickly on renovations and painting—and the transformation is incredible.

What was once an unsightly, overwhelming one-bedroom space is now a clean, eye-catching apartment that may sell for around $500,000.

This is why we do what we do: helping families move forward, and helping properties reach their full potential.

04/20/2026

From Hoarded to $500K-Ready: A D.C. Apartment Transformation

A past client just shared an update that stopped us in our tracks. After we cleared a Washington, D.C. apartment affected by hoarding, the executor was able to move quickly on renovations and painting—and the transformation is incredible.

What was once an unsightly, overwhelming one-bedroom space is now a clean, eye-catching apartment that may sell for around $500,000.

This is why we do what we do: helping families move forward, and helping properties reach their full potential.

04/13/2026

During an estate cleanout in Montgomery County, we came across a few items that made us pause—and we knew exactly where they needed to go: We delivered them to the Montgomery County Humane Society, Inc., Rockville, MD

As a company named after a dog, this one meant a little more to us than most.

Check out the video to see how our client's kindness helped animals in need.

During this estate cleanout, we came across items that could make a real difference—dog and cat crates, linens, and even a mobility aid for injured pets. Ins...

04/10/2026

Some OA TLC today in Laurel.