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
Tips for Organizing Clutter and Much More
Moving In Together
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
Home Envy and Organizing Systems
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
Making Decisions and Productivity
We make thousands of decisions each day, from choosing a breakfast cereal to creating a long-term business strategy and everything in between. When we feel we have too many decisions to make, our productivity falters. Here are some tips that can help when making decisions. Types of Decisions Different types… Read more
Three Best Home Organization Ideas for Everyone
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
Helping Seniors Move: Tips to Make it Easier
Moving to a new home is challenging. In many cases, it is even more stressful for seniors who may have no desire to move but have little choice. The experience may be confusing and even traumatic for those with memory loss. But it doesn’t have to be. Read our tips… Read more
Redfin Article: Experts Share 16 Life-Changing Ideas for Decluttering and Organizing Small Spaces.
In this Redfin article, Out of Chaos and other experts provide life-changing ideas for efficiently organizing small spaces. Whether you live in a small condo in downtown Vancouver or a sprawling Colonial-style home in the suburbs, read on and get inspired to make the most of these tiny areas. Do… Read more
How to Avoid Burnout
It is hard to avoid burnout. Our workdays are filled with back-to-back online meetings and endless email notifications. These days, we seem to have more autonomy over when and how long we work. However, there appears to be a never-ending pile of work to do. We are bombarded with the… Read more
Storage Container Sales
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
Time Is Your Friend When Moving and Downsizing
When you are moving or downsizing, time is your friend. The more time you have to plan, the more resources are available at a lower cost. You can also make environmentally friendlier decisions on what to do with your stuff. There are three basic ways to part with your unwanted… Read more