11, Apr 2022
Whether you’re doing spring clearing or preparing to move to a new home, you probably have many of these items stashed away in cupboards and drawers. While the title of this post suggests these are things you can throw away right now, that doesn’t mean you should toss everything into… Read more
22, Mar 2022
I was thrilled to be interviewed by Allan Britnell of Cottage Life Magazine for their article about organizing the cottage. Like any home you leave vacant for an extended period, there are special storage considerations when organizing the cottage. Here are a few points I covered in the article. Store… Read more
21, Mar 2022
When it comes to household chores, some people would rather clean toilets than manage their money. I can understand that. We used to have paper-based banking (Do you remember having a bank book?) Then, financial institutions moved towards digital banking. However, some accounts are still paper-based, so we end up… Read more
14, Feb 2022
The first step in any home organizing project is to declutter. Don’t spend time and money arranging and storing items you neither need nor want. The next step is to find a place to store the things you’re keeping. Here are three of the best home organization ideas that work… Read more
31, Jan 2022
In this Redfin article, Out of Chaos and other experts provide life-changing ideas for efficiently organizing small spaces. Whether you live in a small condo in downtown Vancouver or a sprawling Colonial-style home in the suburbs, read on and get inspired to make the most of these tiny areas. Do… Read more
17, Jan 2022
Over the past few weeks, store advertisements have flooded my inbox with their storage container sales. The deals are tantalizing – from shelving units and storage bins to food containers and toolboxes. Discount prices seduce you with the idea that by purchasing these containers, you can miraculously organize your home…. Read more
07, Dec 2021
Most people think professional organizers rarely shop, so I bet you are surprised to learn I am a frequent shopper. I explained my reasons to Anita Saulite in the Tangerine article “What Kind of Holiday Shopper Are You?” (internet archives) I created a “Gift Ideas” list in the Notes app… Read more
22, Nov 2021
There are three basic methods to declutter your home. Some techniques work better than others. The strategy you use depends on the type of clutter, where it is located, and your own working style. I’ve listed the three best methods to declutter and how and when to use each type…. Read more
25, Oct 2021
When you have children’s toys and games all over the place in every room of the house, it can be a little overwhelming. It might be so cluttered you even forget that adults use the space too. But never fear! Use the Out of Chaos C.L.E.A.R. method to organize toys,… Read more
20, Sep 2021
I bet you’d never thought a professional organizer would tell you that owning more stuff saves time! I never thought I’d say that either, but I had an experience last week that convinced me that strict minimalism, in some cases, can work against you. Here is my story… I have… Read more
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Our company in New West hired Linda as our office was cluttered and in dire need of reorganization. Everyone was friendly and efficient. We are all very happy with our reorganized space and the energy in the office is also better.
— Landscape Architect