Home Organizing

BC Almanac: How to Begin Spring Cleaning

24, Mar 2017

If you missed my CBC BC Almanac radio segment, here are some tips I shared on how to begin spring cleaning or, as I prefer to call it, “Spring Clearing.” 1. Determine Your Spring Cleaning Goal Decide why you want to clear before you begin your task. You will be… Read more

Spring Cleaning Your Kitchen: 3 Things to Target

21, Mar 2017

Did you know studies show a clean and tidy home makes people happier? It’s true! It can be overwhelming to tackle cleaning every room in your home at once. But spring cleaning your kitchen is always a good idea. As one of the most used rooms in your home, the… Read more

Quick Tips on Keeping a Living Room Formal

14, Dec 2016

If you have children or visit houses with children, you know how toys can take over living spaces.  Stuffed animals, games, musical instruments… wow, there can be a lot of toys.  As an adult, you don’t necessarily want to banish children from a formal living room, but you do want… Read more

6 Top Containers for Moving or Storing Holiday Decorations

25, Nov 2016

I have helped many clients move over the years and I’ve always been impressed with those who have dedicated containers for their holiday decorations. Seasonal decorations can often be cumbersome to move and store.  As well, many of these items are often delicate, so you worry about packaging. Homemade storage… Read more

5 Favourite Holiday Organizing Tips

14, Nov 2016

If you find yourself more stressed than cheerful during the holidays, you’re not alone. Christmas and New Year celebrations come with a lot of expectations. Invitations are likely piled on from friends, family, and business associates. If you know you will have a lot on your plate this year, what… Read more

Do You Know Where Your Unwanted Clothing Goes?

17, Oct 2016

While clearing your closet is very important, it’s also necessary to be socially responsible. The Out of Chaos team and I make every effort to ensure unwanted clothing items have a second life in some form. When dealing with clothes, what sustainable choices can you make? Don’t Throw Unwanted Clothing in… Read more

Tricks to Keep Children’s Rooms Organized

22, Aug 2016

Dreaming of neatly folded clothes, a made bed and a clean floor? Well, kids are not organized by nature. Keeping children’s rooms organized can be a challenge. It’s up to adults to create systems that will eventually become habits for children. Here are some simple tools and tricks that can… Read more

New Organization Uses for Simple Household Items

30, Jul 2016

In case you missed our segment on Breakfast TV, on Organizing Hacks, read on for some good tips. Bread clips, toilet paper rolls, tissue boxes… we all have them, so put them to good use.  Here are a few simple household items that you can re-purpose to help you organize your home… Read more

How to Organize Your Garage

25, Jul 2016

How do you organize your garage? With summer in full swing, and your garage being used daily, things can get pretty messy in there. Kids are using scooters and bikes and once they’re done with them, they just lay them down wherever. Exhausted from a camping trip, you just toss your camping… Read more