Posts Tagged: declutter

Making Room For Inspiration

16, Jun 2011

The stereotypical image of a creative person is often one who is surrounded by tools and art supplies – paper, paints, canvases, bits of wood and metal, and all sorts of half-finished inventions. However, over time, clutter may inhibit creativity and innovation. Remember that old saying, “Let’s start with a… Read more

Spring into an Organized Life and Save

08, Apr 2011

Check out my short but sweet article in WestCoast Families magazine. Did you know that eight in 10 Canadians feel disorganized, especially those with children in the household? I wrote a short but sweet article on how to spring into an organized life and save time and money. Read Spring… Read more

How to Give Purpose to a Multi-Purpose Space

31, Mar 2011

Alison Appelbe, a freelance writer, interviewed Linda Chu of Out of Chaos. The article is entitled “How to Give Purpose to a Multi-Purpose Space.” Many of our homes harbour a “catch-all” room where literally anything goes. It’s a kind of black hole of accumulated goods and clutter. In what we… Read more

How to Clean House in Ten Minutes or Less

19, Dec 2010

Cathie Kryczka of Today’s Parent magazine interviews Linda Chu, founder of Out of Chaos, about fail-proof tips for faking a clean house in ten minutes or less. Why? It’s that time of year when the phone rings and guests announce they will stop by for a visit in 10 minutes…. Read more

Value Comes in Two Forms: Functional and Emotional

23, Nov 2009

I’m often asked, “As a professional organizer, is it easier for you to let things go? You must not have any junk or knick-knacks because you’re the expert in getting rid of clutter.” That’s mostly true, but not the whole story. Value comes in two forms: functional and emotional. We… Read more

The Declutter Factor

28, Oct 2009

The Declutter Factor was written by Nori Sinclair and originally published in Western Living Condo magazine, Fall/Winter 2009 edition. Download the full article (PDF). Great containers are only half the battle. Linda Chu of Vancouver’s Out of Chaos offers these tips. Divide and Conquer Split your clothes into two seasons,… Read more

Your Mommy Life Makeover. Organizing Your Life

18, Aug 2009

I was thrilled to be interviewed by Jennifer Fresher of West Coast Families Magazine. The article Mommy Life Makeover discusses a number of issues facing busy parents today. Time Management My top tip is to use a to-do list for everything. Having a list will help you focus on what… Read more

Green Organizing Tips

22, May 2009

I love spring because it’s green and fresh everywhere. It feels great to be outside. But wouldn’t it be great to feel that rejuvenated and well-balanced at your workspace? You can make that happen with these green organizing tips. The ‘reduce, re-use, recycle’ mantra of the green movement applies to… Read more

Get Rid of Your Junk Using Garage Sales

05, Dec 2008

Garage sales are a great way to get rid of unwanted items, but they are also a lot of work. Here to give us some tips on how to organize your garage sale is Professional Organizer, Linda Chu from Out of Chaos. Before the Sale Gather all items and separate… Read more

Office Organizing Magic

05, Dec 2008

Most people think that professional organizers work in the home, but something that causes problems for a lot of people is their desk at work. Linda Chu of Out of Chaos not only does residential organizing but office organizing magic as well. Watch the video as Linda works with Bill… Read more