Summertime is road trip time. There’s something special about travelling on land at your own pace and stopping when the moment is right. But with luggage, snacks, souvenirs and other stuff, your vehicle can become a bit of a disaster zone. Whether you’re on vacation or just using your car… Read more
Vacations boost your productivity, so I’m always a bit surprised when I work with business owners or employees who hesitate about taking holidays. Often business owners feel they can’t spare the time or afford the cost. Or, they fear the amount of work they’ll face when they return. But taking… Read more
Asbestos is not a common topic in my profession, but it does pop up occasionally when I talk to homeowners who are clearing out storage spaces in their unfinished basements and attics or considering renovations. Should it be a concern? Here are some things you should know. Yes, you may… Read more
Yes, I know we all love our mobile phones. From paying for a purchase to mapping out directions, the number of time saving tasks you can do with your phone is actually quite incredible. But while we may think that having our mobile device at hand is actually making us… Read more
We seem to be hearing more and more about natural disasters. Fires, floods and warnings about earthquakes. Are you ready? This is the one time, in particular, we need to be organized and prepared for an emergency situation. I urge everyone to have a prepacked Emergency Kit with an Emergency… Read more
Yes, we do live in a new world of Craigslist ads, Kijiji posts and Facebook groups, but nothing quite beats a garage sale. Particularly if you’re moving, it’s a fantastic way to get rid of a bunch of unwanted items all in one day. Here are some of my top… Read more
You know that exasperating feeling when you’re looking for a file on your computer or a shared company drive and can’t just find it? You know it’s there somewhere, yet you’re wasting time looking in all the wrong places. This means you likely don’t have consistent naming conventions for your… Read more
If you missed my appearance as a “spring cleaning expert” on CBC radio last week, check it out below. I visited the home of CBC staffer Jake Costello who recently moved into a new home and needed some advice on spring cleaning. With a short radio intervention, we didn’t have… Read more
Do you ever wonder how some business leaders are so productive? They are incredibly busy, yet accomplish what they want in less time than many others. As a Professional Organizer, I’m lucky to meet many inspiring individuals who fall into this illustrious category. In this Productivity Pointers from Productive People… Read more
Check out my recent Breakfast TV Vancouver spot where I chat about spring cleaning and letting go of physical things. Letting go is an important topic. As an experienced Professional Organizer, I know first hand that it can be a tremendous challenge and one of the main reasons why things pile… Read more
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