15, May 2017
Organizing a move, whether you are downsizing, upsizing or rightsizing is high on the stress meter. But assisting someone who has dementia adds another complex layer. If you are helping move a loved one into a new family home or care facility, typical communication patterns may not be effective. We… Read more
18, Apr 2017
Let’s be honest; few people love moving. It’s exciting to change homes, but the actual moving day can be hectic (and expensive!). However, as someone who has helped many people change homes over the years, I assure you the process doesn’t need to be overly stressful. The trick? Be organized…. Read more
23, Mar 2017
We’re generally concerned with the important stuff like transporting furniture and possessions to our new home when we move. But, if you’ve ever renovated or upgraded the home you’re moving from, you may have leftover renovation materials you have no intention of bringing with you. You want to be socially… Read more
23, Jan 2017
Yes, it’s difficult to do, but downsizing to a smaller space can be incredibly rewarding. It’s the perfect opportunity to shed unnecessary baggage and surround yourself with what matters most. Downsizing isn’t an easy process. Many of your items will have memories (or aspirations!) attached to them. But you can… Read more
22, Dec 2016
Real estate is a hot topic nowadays. Cities like Vancouver and Toronto have just become too expensive for many home buyers. Now some developers are building “micro-units” (around 300 square feet) listed at a slightly lower price. These units are appealing to many potential homeowners who want to live in… Read more
25, Nov 2016
I have helped many clients move over the years and I’ve always been impressed with those who have dedicated containers for their holiday decorations. Seasonal decorations can often be cumbersome to move and store. As well, many of these items are often delicate, so you worry about packaging. Homemade storage… Read more
24, Oct 2016
Moving requires a lot of decisions. And when it comes to choosing what items to bring with you to your new home, I always talk to my clients about the “3 Passes Approach”. When you’re moving or downsizing, this method can be beneficial. First Pass When you’ve decided to move… Read more
02, Feb 2016
Whether you’re clearing an estate, relocating, or wanting to clear out household items, downsizing using online auctions makes it easy. Downsizing Scenarios Empty-nesters moving to a smaller house or condo. Selling or renting a home of a parent who is suffering serious illness or has passed away. Seniors who can… Read more
13, Oct 2015
If you are packing for a move, your first thought might be to head to the liquor and grocery store for free, discarded cardboard boxes. But is free and cheap your best bet for protecting your lifelong possessions? If you’re a student just moving out on your own or packing… Read more
23, Apr 2014
Spring is in the air. Time for new beginnings and fresh starts. If downsizing or right-sizing is on the horizon, it could be the beginning of a new lifestyle! Perhaps it’s your parents who are downsizing because they: can no longer maintain such a large home want to live closer… Read more
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Our family engaged Linda after the initial consultation meeting, when she blew away any other competition we had also vetted, with her depth of knowledge, experience, enthusiasm and clearly strong leadership skills that she continued to exude in spades throughout the “project”.
This “project” was near and dear to us, which was sorting and clearing out our family home that had been piled up with decades of memories and belongings. Linda’s incredible skill in immediately sizing up the plan, managing a large team that she was able to quickly assemble to tackle this complex challenge was very impressive. Each day, we were able to see great progress, all due to her strong leadership and organizational skills in being able to direct and motivate every person on her team to operate at their highest level of efficiency and effectiveness. Watching her work was like taking a master class in leadership and project management skills.
She listened to us, and not only ensured that our guidelines were adhered to, but also went above and beyond to keep our best interests at heart with her vast knowledge of what items to best keep or not, and her strong network of connections – there doesn’t seem to be any service or organization that she doesn’t already have at her fingertips!
Linda and her team were such a pleasure to work with, and they literally and figuratively did all the heavy lifting to accomplish what felt like a Herculean task in a record period of time. I would not hesitate to recommend Out of Chaos to anyone – you won’t find any better professionals at the top of their craft!
— Anna Y.