My roommate and good friend moved in about 5 months ago, but she still hasn't really unpacked or organized her room; how can I help her?

My roommate and good friend moved in about 5 months ago, but she still hasn't really unpacked or organized her room; how can I help her?
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Why not set a aside a saturday and both of you can put together her room? It could be a fun project. Plus you get to see all her stuff.
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