When offering our move management services, occasionally, a client asks whether they should move an item or buy it new at the destination. In the end, it is a personal choice based on many different factors. Below are some things to consider that can help you make a good decision… Read more
Tips for Organizing Clutter and Much More
Spring Cleaning Your Filing Cabinets
April has been selected as Records and Information Management (RIM) month. You might think this only applies to corporations or businesses. However, in our homes, we have documents that establish our identity (e.g. birth certificates) and show evidence of our financial transactions (e.g. income tax slips). We also have proof… Read more
A Morning Routine to Boost Productivity
Small changes can have a noticeable impact on your mood and productivity levels at home and in the office. Here are a few ways to streamline your morning routine to set you up for a less stressed and more productive day. Get Ready for the Night Before Getting ready the… Read more
If you are moving, wait to purchase these items
The lure of home décor magazines is incredibly strong when we’re preparing to move to a new home. We imagine living in rooms that look just like those glossy, perfectly staged photos. It is so tempting to buy chic, trendy items for our new home before moving in. However, we… Read more
Three Weird Things You Can Donate to Make a Difference
At Out of Chaos, we’re always looking for ways to keep unwanted household goods out of the landfill. In my research, I’ve found three weird things you can donate instead of dumping in the trash and landfill. Wine Corks Remember that big plastic bag of wine corks you collected to… Read more
How to Prevent a Data Loss Disaster
Recently, a business executive passed away leaving no instructions on how to access his computer. A friend of a friend had her laptop stolen when she was travelling home from a business trip. Cybercriminals hack into the systems of a local warehouse forcing them to shut down for a week…. Read more
Packing for a Move – Cardboard Boxes or Plastic Totes?
When moving from one home to another, most people are familiar with transporting items in cardboard boxes. However, many moving companies are now renting reusable plastic totes for household moves. How do you decide which option is right for your move? Let’s look at the benefits and drawbacks of both… Read more
Breakfast Television: Does ‘The KonMari Method’ work for you?
Last week I had a segment on Breakfast Television Vancouver to talk about how the KonMari method has sparked buzz in the organizing community. The KonMari method focuses on decluttering. You imagine if the item has a place in your future by asking if an item sparks joy. Sparking joy,… Read more
KonMari vs NonMari
The most recent trend in professional organizing is the KonMari method. But there are many different ways to declutter and organize to create a relaxed and comfortable home. The professional organizing industry in Canada started in 2001 and earlier in the 1980s in the United States. Over the years, there have… Read more
The Benefits of Using a Password Manager
We have passwords for everything: our email, social media, and financial accounts, just to name a few. Additionally, we have PINs and secret authorization questions. Experts often provide password tips, but we must remember and record the information. It is a challenge. To combat this security fatigue, we suggest using… Read more
