Tips for Organizing Clutter and Much More

KonMari vs NonMari

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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

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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

Preparing for an Online Auction

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There are many advantages to online auctions for downsizing and estate liquidation. MaxSold is the online auction company we use to help disburse a household’s possessions in the most cost-effective way. Here are some tips that can help you in preparing for an online auction. Separate Items Not for Sale… Read more

Preparing Items for Online Sales

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One way to declutter is by selling individual items through online classified ad systems like kijiji, Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. Here are some tips on preparing items for online sales to fetch higher prices. Clean and Polish – Maybe Before cleaning collectibles or antiques, you should consult an expert. Some… Read more

Give Your Productivity a Big HIIT

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In the world of fitness, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) combines bursts of intense exercise with periods of rest or lower intensity exercise. Using this HIIT method, athletes can maximize their training benefits in a reduced period of time. There is some evidence to show that adjusting the workday to resemble… Read more

Four Ways a Move Manager Can Streamline Your Move

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Moving to a new home can be very stressful, especially if you have never moved or just don’t have time to take care of all the details. Last month we presented five reasons to hire a move manager. Here are four more things a move manager can do to streamline… Read more

CBC Radio: Is a minimalist lifestyle right for everyone?

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Marie Kondo’s series Tidying Up debuted on Netflix earlier this month. In each episode she suggests that people let go of items that do not “spark joy.” What her KonMari Method has sparked, is a bit of controversy. To clarify and explain the decluttering and organizing process, I had four… Read more

Maximizing Productivity Using Time Blocking

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Time blocking is an effective way to schedule tasks and help you manage your time to be more productive. When we maximize physical space, we put similar items in boxes and stack the boxes in a closet. We can easily rearrange the boxes within the closet to better access the… Read more