Posts Tagged: safety

How to Organize and Store Your Kitchen Knives

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

How to Pack Fragile Items for a Move

15, Nov 2021

Moving to a new home is stressful. One concern is ensuring our household goods arrive safely. That’s why knowing how to pack fragile items for a move is essential. Watch the video below and read on for our advice and tips. The Three Layers of Protection To safely pack fragile… Read more

Long Distance Moves with Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms

19, Nov 2018

Moving companies will not move some items. For local moves, you can easily load specialty items in your car and drive them to your new home, making several trips in one day. You cannot do that with long-distance moves. It is certainly not possible if you are moving abroad. Some… Read more

What You Should Know About Asbestos

11, Jun 2018

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

Don’t Procrastinate: Make an Emergency Kit

14, May 2018

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

Managing a Move for Someone with Dementia

15, May 2017

Organizing a move, whether you are downsizing, upsizing or rightsizing is high on the stress meter.  But assisting someone who has dementia adds another complex layer.  If you are helping move a loved one into a new family home or care facility, typical communication patterns may not be effective. We… Read more

Organize an Emergency Wildfire Kit

10, May 2016

The wildfires in Fort McMurray are a devastating eye-opener of how prepared or ill-prepared we are for emergencies. Professional Organizers in Canada is sharing their top tips to organize an emergency wildfire kit. Ideally, you should create an emergency kit to sustain your family for at least 72 hours. In… Read more