Out of Chaos Professional Organizers in the News

Lists, Clutter, Interruptions, E-mail. Arrrrgh!

It was a delight to do an interview with Jennifer Myers of The Globe and Mail. In the article entitled, Lists, clutter, interruptions, e-mail … Arrrrgh! we discuss getting organized in the office. As we head into the new year, it’s a great time to think about order and disorder… Read more

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The Declutter Factor

The Declutter Factor was written by Nori Sinclair and originally published in Western Living Condo magazine, Fall/Winter 2009 edition. Download the full article (PDF). Great containers are only half the battle. Linda Chu of Vancouver’s Out of Chaos offers these tips. Divide and Conquer Split your clothes into two seasons,… Read more

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Your Mommy Life Makeover. Organizing Your Life

I was thrilled to be interviewed by Jennifer Fresher of West Coast Families Magazine. The article Mommy Life Makeover discusses a number of issues facing busy parents today. Time Management My top tip is to use a to-do list for everything. Having a list will help you focus on what… Read more

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Front Hall Fixes

Front Hall Fixes was written by Alison Wood and was originally published on HGTV Canada. The front hallway is the entry to your home, a place of welcoming. But this often-cramped space can be anything but. Without organization, shoes, coats, mail and accessories can take over, making arriving or departing… Read more

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Don’t Shut Your Eyes to a Restful Escape

I was happy to do this interview with Toronto Star entitled, Don’t Shut Your Eyes to a Restful Escape. We talked about how important a calm, serene bedroom can improve sleep. “If there is clutter in the room, that’s not very restful,” says Linda Chu. “When you’re sleeping that’s the… Read more

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If That Report Collects Dust – Toss It

Linda Chu and her client are highlighted in this Globe and Mail article entitled, “If That Report Collects Dust – Toss It.” It points out that professional organizing is not just for the home anymore. Companies are realizing that by investing in teaching their employees organizing skills, productivity increases. Employees… Read more

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Closet Organizing Systems Are Put to the Test

The hosts of “The Shopping Bags“, Kristina and Anna installed four different types of closet organizing systems to the test. During the episode, professional organizer, Linda Chu provided valuable information on selecting the best system to suit the needs of the clients. The objective of a closet organizing system is… Read more

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Get Rid of Your Junk Using Garage Sales

Garage sales are a great way to get rid of unwanted items, but they are also a lot of work. Here to give us some tips on how to organize your garage sale is Professional Organizer, Linda Chu from Out of Chaos. Before the Sale Gather all items and separate… Read more

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Living in a World of Wireless Communication

We are living in a world of wireless communication. There are cellular phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), and music players (mp3) in our pockets and backpacks. In addition to that, we have multiple computers at home. As a result, it is a challenge to organize all of the information we… Read more

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Office Organizing Magic

Most people think that professional organizers work in the home, but something that causes problems for a lot of people is their desk at work. Linda Chu of Out of Chaos not only does residential organizing but office organizing magic as well. Watch the video as Linda works with Bill… Read more

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