25, Mar 2025
You know that feeling of frustration when you’re looking for a file and can’t just find it? You know it’s somewhere on your hard drive. Unfortunately, the search terms you’re using generate a list of files you don’t need, and you waste precious time on a frustrating digital scavenger hunt…. Read more
25, Feb 2025
Even in today’s digital world, we still have plenty of paper to file. Having the right tools on hand can make your job much easier. My favourite items for tackling paper clutter are the often-overlooked file jackets and box-bottom file folders. You will find them right next to their well-known… Read more
21, Jan 2025
It feels like an honour when someone names you as the executor of their estate. It means they trust you enough to handle their affairs after they pass away. However, it is also a significant responsibility. The Out of Chaos team understands the duties – and the complications – because… Read more
20, May 2024
Serving as someone’s executor is a role with significant responsibilities. One critical task is obtaining, managing and retaining the essential documents for a deceased person. In fact, proper documentation is crucial for the legal administration of an estate. During our 20+ years as professional organizers in Vancouver, Out of Chaos… Read more
22, Jan 2024
Entrepreneurs know their businesses accumulate an overwhelming amount of information every day. Additionally, the tech world changes rapidly, so staying on top of the latest apps and trends is almost impossible. However, here are some tried and true methods to help you organize and safeguard the digital assets of your… Read more
27, Nov 2023
Whether you work for yourself or someone else, investing in professional development can enhance your skills and boost your credibility and confidence. There are so many learning opportunities available that it can be overwhelming to know how and where to start – especially if you are outside a traditional learning… Read more
25, Sep 2023
There are many reasons to go paperless. Paper is heavy. In fact, a full 4-drawer filing cabinet can weigh over 50kg! Paper is also bulky and takes up a lot of space. When you go paperless, you can even downsize because you do not need extra space to store all… Read more
12, Jun 2023
Boxes of printed photographs and photo albums are common in many household closets and storage spaces. While people don’t access them frequently, they want to keep them because they represent the family’s history and memories. However, unless photographs are properly preserved, they will degrade over time. That’s why many people… Read more
22, May 2023
“Where did I put that information?” It’s a common and sometimes frequent question people ask themselves (me included). Perhaps you look for price lists, instructions, websites you frequently send to clients, and more. And maybe you store the data in multiple places, then become confused about the most up-to-date. What… Read more
24, Apr 2023
Recently, we worked with a client who needed help sorting paperwork. It’s a time-consuming job because you must read and interpret the information on the paper before deciding what to do with it. In fact, this client had several years’ worth of documents in piles, boxes, and filing cabinets around… Read more
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I hired Out of Chaos to help de-clutter my kitchen. Now I can find all my kitchen gadgets. I could not have cleaned it up so thoroughly or organized it so well on my own. Great investment.
— Sarah M.