Moving Organizing Tips

The Challenges of Downsizing Large or Unique Pieces of Furniture

19, Feb 2024

Downsizing to a smaller home can be a daunting task. A significant challenge during this process can be disposing of large or unique pieces of furniture. These pieces often hold sentimental value or serve as statement pieces in a home. It can make letting go and “re-homing” them problematic. However,… Read more

Downsizing a Coin Collection

15, Jan 2024

Some people collect coins and banknotes as a hobby. It’s a great way to learn about the history. In fact, almost all countries – Canada included – issue coins to commemorate significant events. Often, people accumulate currency of interest over their lifetime, or they might inherit some from a relative…. Read more

Essential Downsizing and Moving Tips

18, Dec 2023

Recently, a Chu On That… newsletter subscriber said they were ready to relocate to a smaller home. The problem was that they lived in their house for over 30 years and had no idea where to start. It’s a common situation – and it can be very stressful. Luckily, with… Read more

Military Memorabilia

13, Nov 2023

Last year, during an estate clearout, the Out of Chaos team found some military medals. We posted a few pictures of them on social media. Colleague Jacki Hollywood chimed in and identified the medals for us. This year, I thought it was fitting to have her write a guest post… Read more

Custom Crating for Moves

23, Oct 2023

Whenever the Out of Chaos team executes a Stress-Free move, we use moving boxes or plastic totes. While we have plenty of experience packing fragile items, sometimes we find objects that need more protection than standard moving boxes can provide. In these instances, we arrange for custom crating. It is… Read more

The Costs of Downsizing

18, Sep 2023

Many times, I’ve mentioned the benefits of downsizing. The people who downsize enjoy a safer home with lower maintenance even if they do not move to a new house. But it isn’t easy. The costs of downsizing are emotional and financial. And those costs depend on what you plan to… Read more

Navigating Temporary Relocations

14, Aug 2023

When we think about temporary relocations, the image that most often comes to mind is a college student living in a dorm for the school year and returning home for the holidays. However, there are many other reasons why people move to transient housing. For instance, I am renovating my… Read more

6 Tips to Make Moving Easier

17, Jul 2023

As I’ve often said, many people look forward to living in a new home even though the process of moving can be overwhelming. We’ve helped hundreds of people transition from one home to another over the last 20 years, so today, we’re sharing these tips that can help make moving… Read more

Things to Know to Ship a Car When Moving

19, Jun 2023

Usually, when people relocate, they drive their car to their destination. However, there are several reasons why they might want to ship a car when moving to their new home. For example, they might own multiple vehicles and can only drive one. Perhaps they have a classic/vintage car that couldn’t… Read more

How to Clear Out Your Storage Unit

15, May 2023

People rent storage units for many reasons. They might need to store household goods during a home renovation or when moving from one house to another. Occasionally, families need to downsize an older relative to a smaller home, and they need more time to sort through all the possessions, so… Read more