08, Jul 2024
Teaching organizing skills to children is a powerful way to set them up for success. In fact, it will help them learn to set priorities, make plans, stick to tasks – and complete them as they get older. Additionally, orderly environments give children a sense of control and confidence because… Read more
08, Apr 2024
As a professional organizer with over 20 years of experience, I frequently help clients in private areas of their homes. But before we embark on the delicate art of decluttering and organizing our collection of discreet devices, it’s important to acknowledge that this article is for adults only. Firstly, adult-only… Read more
11, Dec 2023
When you’re hosting out-of-town guests, organizing beforehand makes the visit more relaxed and enjoyable. Use these tips to leave a positive impression on your visitors. Before the Out-of-Town Guests Arrive Have a family meeting to discuss expectations during the guests’ visit. It is important to remind younger children to respect… Read more
11, Sep 2023
At Out of Chaos, we’re big fans of multi-functional furniture. Naturally, we think a 3-shelf rolling cart is an excellent investment because it keeps your belongings tidy and accessible. They are extremely versatile and can adapt to serve many purposes as you and your family grow and change. In researching… Read more
10, Apr 2023
Let’s face it. We live in a capitalist society, and businesses are there to make money. People have good intentions regarding decluttering and organizing, but the slick marketing ads in magazines and makeover television shows convince people to buy storage containers they may not need. In fact, the Out of… Read more
12, Dec 2022
Do you rummage through an overflowing sock drawer looking for a matching pair every morning? Are your tights and pantyhose tangled in knots? Although it’s a small task, organizing your socks and stockings will save you a lot of time every day. Declutter Your Socks and Stockings The first step… Read more
12, Sep 2022
Your child is off to college. It can be tempting to rush into their empty bedroom and declutter, organize, and redecorate. Although I love to help clients get their homes in order, I’m going to ask you to pause on reorganizing your college student’s bedroom. Emotional Connection There are many… Read more
08, Mar 2021
It’s a common scenario in many houses. Homeowners root and rummage through overstuffed linen closets and cram-packed bins, trying to find the sheets, blankets, and duvets they need. Often when I do residential organizing, my clients ask how many sets of bedding they need. My answer is always, “It depends.”… Read more
11, May 2020
Clothes that you’ve worn but are not dirty enough to wash can’t be hung up in your closet, nor can you toss them in your laundry basket. They’re “in-between clothes.” For people living in smaller homes without a washer/dryer, throwing everything into the laundry basket even if it might not… Read more
25, Nov 2019
We mentioned that to be productive, it is important to a get good night’s sleep. That can be hard to do when your bedroom is chaotic and you get stressed out looking for clean pyjamas under the piles of work you haven’t been able to complete. It doesn’t set you… 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.