27, Jun 2016
Shoes are an indispensable part of our lives. We often buy more shoes than we really need, and then we run out of space to store them all! Then caring for them is a whole other issue! Here are some organizational tips, as well as tips on how to keep your… Read more
19, Apr 2016
Sam and his wife have been living in the same house for 40 years. They are empty nesters and decided it was time to downsize. They realized they had far more capacity than they needed in their old house. Their new home is one-third of the size of their previous… Read more
12, Apr 2016
Shoe racks and shelves are fine for storing sneakers, flip-flops and heels. But boots usually don’t fit onto these one-size-fits-all solutions, leaving boots to flop over or pile up on the floor. That leads to not just a frustrating organizational eyesore, but also causes unnecessary wear and tear on your… Read more
15, Mar 2016
The kitchen is where you prepare meals to feed yourself and your family. It can be a catch-all for everything and the central hub for parties and family gatherings. Keeping your kitchen organized can be a challenge. We suggest using containers and zoning to curb your kitchen chaos. Cooking becomes… Read more
23, Feb 2016
The entryway is the one area in every home that gets messy easily. It’s the passage for every family member coming in, putting their things down and cluttering what is often already a very congested area. The three fixes for your cluttered entryway problems are: Hanging Space for Coats Shoe… Read more
16, Feb 2016
Here in Vancouver, apartments appear to be getting smaller and smaller (or perhaps, you are gathering more and more stuff?). Master bedrooms are tiny, and to organize your bedroom clothing is a struggle. Here are a few tips & tricks to best manage the available space you live in. Maximize… Read more
26, Jan 2016
Creating a kitchen and pantry that are tidy and organized requires time, the right products and some know-how. Here are some clutter tips from ShelfGenie®. How to make the best of your kitchen working and storage spaces Put your most frequently used items in the easiest-to-reach locations. Organize your kitchen… Read more
05, Jan 2016
Keeping your clothes closet organized seems to be a never-ending task. While continuous editing to control volume helps you to maintain your space, there are three important tips to keep top of mind to maximize the space and help you find what you need, when you need it. Here at… Read more
24, Dec 2015
The holidays are here, and even though it’s supposed to be a relaxing and enjoyable time, many hosts experience stress about having guests over. Declutter your home for the holidays by focusing on these five main areas to have a stress-free experience and enjoy your guests’ company! The Entryway Remove… Read more
06, Oct 2015
Kitchens continue to be the busy hub in any home, so it’s not surprising that it’s the dumping zone for everything – garbage included! Your recycling and waste are never a pretty sight. That’s why this waste disposal system from Joseph Joseph, Intelligent Waste TOTEM Bin is so useful. Your… Read more
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Linda and her team at Out of Chaos are consummate pros. I first became aware of Out of Chaos after hearing friends rave about a workshop Linda had presented at a large corporate event.
It is obvious that Linda not only loves her work but is highly skilled at what she does. I initially hired Linda when I was consolidating 2 households into 1 and she set up smart organizational systems that ended up saving me time/energy and that also looked beautiful, for the entire length of my stay in that home. Linda also taught me how to maintain those systems, and how to set up others like them, as needed. Linda understands the psychology of clutter and so I felt like I got double the value – both in terms of her practical services and for her help in leading me to understand why I was holding onto stuff that I no longer needed and how to avoid those unhealthy tendencies in the future. Linda provides significant value to clients. She understands that her client has high standards and expects expert and expedient results, while still being cost-conscious.
I have referred Out of Chaos to many friends who have been equally thrilled with the long-term results. One of these was my elderly mother. Linda and her team worked effectively and compassionately with her and managed to get a huge and complex house job done in record time.
I would HIGHLY recommend Linda to a variety of different clients – from corporate professionals who want/need existing workspaces and systems overhauled, to blended families combining households, to the families of ageing parents when the time comes for the major move and downsize from the family home to residential or hospital care.
— Julie S.