11, Mar 2024
It’s that time of year again – spring cleaning. As a professional home organizer in Vancouver for over 20 years, I see the same decluttering tips and tricks offered time and time again. Many websites provide helpful advice even though it might not apply to everyone. However, I believe that… Read more
05, Jan 2024
I was pleased to join Michelle Eliot on BC Today to talk about decluttering for 2024. We discussed Out of Chaos’ C.L.E.A.R. Process, and the listeners who called in provided some insightful commentary. Here are some of the highlights. Why Do People Want to Declutter in the New Year? People… Read more
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
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
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
24, Jul 2023
Many of my fellow entrepreneurs take holidays when business is slow. And that is wonderful because vacations boost productivity, and you can come back fully charged and ready to go. But what if your business is still slow? Don’t let your energy go to waste. Use this time to strengthen… Read more
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
17, Apr 2023
Sometimes, our outdoor spaces can become a catch-all for everything we don’t want inside our homes, especially over the cooler months. But tossing all our junk in the yard won’t make us the darlings of the neighbourhood. In fact, a recent survey indicates one of the top factors respondents cited… Read more
23, Mar 2023
I was happy to discuss getting in the mood for spring cleaning with Michelle Eliot on BC Today. We talked about how the warm weather and sunshine inspire our spring-cleaning efforts. At this time of the year, we’re coming out of the depths of winter’s cold weather. When we look… Read more
13, Mar 2023
According to research, clearing clutter from your home and work environment improves focus and productivity. That’s why I was surprised by some articles and trends in the news promoting the benefits of clutter. However, if you read between the lines, they are talking about the desire to keep their stuff…. Read more
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I was feeling overwhelmed with the amount of clutter in my home and was particularly frustrated with my teenage daughter and her pack rat tendencies. I dragged her to a seminar of Linda’s and the results were life changing.
— Barbara P.