23, Apr 2018
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
10, Apr 2018
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
19, Feb 2018
If you know me, you know I often lament there are no fantastic stores in Canada dedicated to organizing products. We have large retailers that carry bits and pieces of storage and organizing solutions: Bed Bath & Beyond, Canadian Tire, Home Depot etc. And we do have a smaller… Read more
29, Jan 2018
When we help clients organize, we often come across gift cards piled up or tucked away. Without a doubt, these little plastic wonders are popular for shoppers and retailers. In fact, you can’t help but notice the wide variety of options at the huge gift card kiosks stationed at many… Read more
30, Oct 2017
Storage boxes. Love them. From cookies to Christmas decor, they are so adaptable, functional and easy to use. These fantastic catch-alls are definitely an organizer’s secret tool. You can colour-code for categories like photos/keepsakes vs sporting goods. Plus, consider bins with rollers to make them easy to move around. Here… Read more
10, Oct 2017
Are you someone who stares at their stuffed wardrobe and declares, “I have nothing to wear!”? Well, if you find assembling the right outfit baffling, you’re not alone. Most of us have clothes we buy and think we’ll wear regularly but don’t. In fact, recent research estimates that most of… Read more
10, Aug 2017
It’s true that sometimes we don’t have enough storage space for the things that are important to us. These items could be things we use every day, like bathroom supplies that don’t fit under the sink or unique objects like travel mementos you would display if you had the surface… Read more
10, Jul 2017
Don’t get me wrong, I love storage solutions. With a little ingenuity, you can install shelves in your entryway, bike hooks in the garage or build clever window seat boxes to hide kitchen paraphernalia. There are wonderful baskets, boxes, hooks and drawer organizers that corral your necessities and keep them… Read more
14, Jun 2017
With summer around the corner, you might feel inspired to remove some junk from inside or outside your home. Maybe you have leftover renovation materials, damaged furniture, broken appliances or just stuff you’ve stacked aside– to deal with later. Why not tackle it now? If you have too much for… Read more
08, May 2017
If you’re someone who wears gold jewelry, chances are you have a stash of miscellaneous gold items in your drawers or jewelry box collecting dust. They may be random broken pieces, single earrings or just pieces you no longer wear. Well, they are worth taking a look at! Valuable pieces… Read more
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Recently hired Out of Chaos to help de-clutter my kitchen. Now, everyday I enjoy working in my kitchen and have space to do larger cooking projects and I can find all my kitchen gadgets. I have more room in cupboards and it is easier to keep clean. I could not have cleaned it up so thoroughly or organized it so well on my own. Great investment.
— Sarah M.