24, May 2024
I’m delighted to announce that Real Simple magazine featured one of my storage solutions in the article Professional Organizers Share the Best Home Storage Finds. Being included in a magazine such as Real Simple is a testament to the quality and effectiveness of the home storage products I recommend to… Read more
21, Mar 2024
I was thrilled to be featured in the Yahoo Life article 21 Best Storage Bins to Buy. It’s an honour to be recognized alongside other professional home organizers who recommend top products that help keep homes clutter-free. There are a variety of different sizes and styles of bins and baskets… Read more
20, Nov 2023
Do you have junk drawer syndrome? Almost every home we organize and every family we move has at least one junk drawer. According to Wikipedia, the concept of junk drawers appeared in North America around the 1900s. The Out of Chaos team typically finds them in kitchens but also in… Read more
08, May 2023
News articles continue to indicate that fast fashion is a significant contributor to climate change. Of course, the first step is buying clothing that will last and taking care of it. However, even if you take good care of your clothes, eventually, seams and hems come undone, sweaters get snagged,… 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
07, Mar 2022
In the mid-1980s (long before the internet and social media), we watched a television show called Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous. The audience marvelled at the decadent and eccentric way of life of wealthy celebrities, industrialists, and royalty. Many people experienced “home envy,” a resentful longing for their home… 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
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
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
23, Aug 2021
Whether you work from home or in an office, having a tidy workspace makes it easier to get work done. Let’s look at some desk organizers and accessories available to help you keep what you need at your fingertips. What Do You Need? As with all organizing projects, the first… Read more
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