10, Dec 2024
As we approach a new year, let’s reflect on the home organizing trends. At Out of Chaos, we’re seeing a shift in focus. People are choosing practical, low-cost, easy-to-maintain systems. Here are some trends on their way out and those we want to see more of. Out: Unitasker Novelty Products…. Read more
10, Jun 2024
When new clients contact Out of Chaos, often one of their concerns is the cost of decluttering and organizing. I completely understand because people are more financially conscientious than ever in the current economic climate. However, the cost of professional organizing services can vary widely depending on the project. Here… Read more
25, Mar 2024
The first email tip on my blog was in 2005 when I did an interview for Chatelaine magazine. Since then, I’ve written many articles on email management, and the tips I included are still applicable today. Email is an indispensable communication tool for almost everyone, and since our inboxes fill… 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
27, Feb 2023
A template is a pattern used to create replicas quickly and easily. In digital terms, it is a specially crafted file that contains all the building blocks you need to create replicas. This means you don’t have to recreate an item whenever you need it. It takes time to build… Read more
13, Jun 2022
Everyone from the Canadian Association of Mental Health to the Mayo Clinic suggests that decluttering and organizing your home reduces stress and improves well-being. Maybe you have tried to declutter and organize, but you just can’t seem to make any headway. You have read books, magazines, and blog posts and… Read more
25, Apr 2022
I recently read a quote on social media from James Clear, the author of Atomic Habits. He said, “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” This quote is indeed accurate. You must build simple systems for success to achieve… Read more
18, Apr 2022
Clients contact Out of Chaos to clear out a house after the owners have moved to a smaller home. Sometimes the homeowners have passed away, and the heirs need to sell the house quickly. However, they don’t have the time or ability to handle all the work that the estate… Read more
21, Mar 2022
When it comes to household chores, some people would rather clean toilets than manage their money. I can understand that. We used to have paper-based banking (Do you remember having a bank book?) Then, financial institutions moved towards digital banking. However, some accounts are still paper-based, so we end up… Read more
14, Mar 2022
If you have met the love of your life, moving in together is a significant step in your relationship. There are many factors to consider, such as kids, pets, extended family, budgeting, finances, and much more. Lawyers, financial planners, and family counsellors can advise you on those items. Out of… Read more
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In the few hours we spent together I learned organizational skills and techniques that have really reduced my stress level.
— Dave L., Highschool Teacher