Over the years I’ve been in business, I’ve seen organizing fads and trends come and go – much like fashion. Fads appear and disappear quickly. Trends are gradual changes and tend to stand the test of time. Let’s take a closer look at some of the organizing fads and trends… Read more
There’s a moment in every family where it’s time to have “The Talk” about downsizing with older relatives. Often, children have “the talk” with their parents, but they could be dealing with aunts, uncles, cousins, or a family friend who needs to downsize. It can be an emotionally charged topic… Read more
There has been some discussion on social media about companies moving to almost exclusively remote work for their employees. While many people are enthusiastic about the transition, others are tired of working from home. Open concept home designs are great for entertaining. However, without a separate room to create a… Read more
It’s the same old story. We walk into the house and fall over piles of shoes. It doesn’t help that many modern homes have a tiny entryway closet to store footwear for the entire family. Never fear, Out of Chaos is here to share our tips on how to organize… Read more
After almost 20 years of experience helping our clients move from one home to another, we have found household goods stashed in some interesting places. The Out of Chaos team has learned to look everywhere in a home to ensure everything is packed securely and loaded on the moving van…. Read more
A paradigm is defined as a typical pattern of thought or way of doing things. A paradigm shift occurs when the concepts and rituals we are accustomed to, change significantly. With the COVID pandemic forcing many people to suddenly work from home, we experienced more of a paradigm earthquake. And… Read more
I was thrilled to chat with Brandy Kawulka, a ticketed journey-woman, on their All Things Renovation Podcast. Brandy’s company, Wood be Art focuses on home renovations, and we discussed how to stay organized before, during and after your renovation. We covered the types of materials you need to pack and… Read more
I was delighted to be a guest on the In The House Podcast with real estate experts & dynamic hosts Jenny Wun and Toni Sing. Their energy sparked a great conversation. Here are some of the highlights of our discussion. The Out of Chaos Story I discussed my background and… Read more
Many companies have permanently moved to a hybrid working model. As a result, they adopt “hot desking,” where employees can choose whichever desk they want when working on site. The location of the desk can influence an employee’s productivity. For that reason, CNBC asked my opinion on where to sit… Read more
Lil’ Chu and I made a short video showing a quick way to organize spices in your kitchen. Finding and accessing your spices and seasonings quickly will make cooking and baking much easier – and tastier. Organizing your spices requires a bit more work than putting them into a bin… Read more
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Thank you for being a positive influence in my organization of the office as this helped me exceed expectations this past year.
— Kelly, Account Manager, Western Canada