08, Jan 2024
I read an article in Forbes Magazine about New Year’s resolutions. Most are about adopting healthier lifestyle choices (fitness, diet, weight loss, etc.). Additionally, mental health improvement and better financial management are close to the top of the list. Interestingly, research indicates that many people struggle to maintain or achieve… Read more
20, Nov 2023
Do you have junk drawer syndrome? Almost every home we organize and every family we move has at least one junk drawer. According to Wikipedia, the concept of junk drawers appeared in North America around the 1900s. The Out of Chaos team typically finds them in kitchens but also in… Read more
11, Sep 2023
At Out of Chaos, we’re big fans of multi-functional furniture. Naturally, we think a 3-shelf rolling cart is an excellent investment because it keeps your belongings tidy and accessible. They are extremely versatile and can adapt to serve many purposes as you and your family grow and change. In researching… Read more
10, Jul 2023
Let me start by saying the worst ways to store kitchen knives are tossing them loose in a drawer or leaving them in a pile on the counter. It is dangerous. You, or someone you love, could be seriously injured. Furthermore, you could damage the knife blades, so they become… Read more
10, Apr 2023
Let’s face it. We live in a capitalist society, and businesses are there to make money. People have good intentions regarding decluttering and organizing, but the slick marketing ads in magazines and makeover television shows convince people to buy storage containers they may not need. In fact, the Out of… Read more
07, Nov 2022
Food is more expensive than ever, so organizing your shopping and buying only what you need is essential. Overbuying leads to waste; not buying enough means you make more trips to the store and not necessarily get the best price. Here are some tips on building a grocery list to… Read more
24, May 2021
Lil’ Chu and I made a short video showing a quick way to organize spices in your kitchen. Finding and accessing your spices and seasonings quickly will make cooking and baking much easier – and tastier. Organizing your spices requires a bit more work than putting them into a bin… Read more
26, Apr 2021
My sidekick, Lil’ Chu, is convinced that her dishwasher “eats” her food storage containers. Although it isn’t true, it’s common in many households to have mismatched lids and bottoms. I show one simple organizational solution in our latest video and provide many more below. Declutter and Downsize Go through the… Read more
21, Sep 2020
If you love cooking, it’s pretty easy to get frustrated when working in a small kitchen. You have to rummage through cupboards to find what you need. And, maybe you don’t have what you need because you don’t think you have enough space. I’ve compiled a list of space-saving kitchen… Read more
08, Oct 2018
How long does food really last in the freezer? I’m sure you’ve wondered about this from time to time when you open the door and inspect some freezer-burnt packaging. Many people are very good at keeping track of their food. However, others toss things in their freezer (with good intentions)… Read more
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