People rent storage units for many reasons. They might need to store household goods during a home renovation or when moving from one house to another. Occasionally, families need to downsize an older relative to a smaller home, and they need more time to sort through all the possessions, so… Read more
Tips for Organizing Clutter and Much More
How to Build and Organize a Clothes Mending Kit
News articles continue to indicate that fast fashion is a significant contributor to climate change. Of course, the first step is buying clothing that will last and taking care of it. However, even if you take good care of your clothes, eventually, seams and hems come undone, sweaters get snagged,… Read more
Sorting Paperwork: The Basic Steps
Recently, we worked with a client who needed help sorting paperwork. It’s a time-consuming job because you must read and interpret the information on the paper before deciding what to do with it. In fact, this client had several years’ worth of documents in piles, boxes, and filing cabinets around… Read more
Declutter Your Outdoor Space
Sometimes, our outdoor spaces can become a catch-all for everything we don’t want inside our homes, especially over the cooler months. But tossing all our junk in the yard won’t make us the darlings of the neighbourhood. In fact, a recent survey indicates one of the top factors respondents cited… Read more
Where to Spend and Where to Save on Organizing Products
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
Time Management Tips for Better Networking
One of my favourite fables, The Grasshopper and the Ant, has a message that applies to the business world. The hard-working ant prepares for the future by gathering and storing food. His lazy neighbour, the grasshopper, spends his time in idle pursuits. When winter comes, the ant enjoys the fruits… Read more
In the Mood for Spring Cleaning with CBC – BC Today
I was happy to discuss getting in the mood for spring cleaning with Michelle Eliot on BC Today. We talked about how the warm weather and sunshine inspire our spring-cleaning efforts. At this time of the year, we’re coming out of the depths of winter’s cold weather. When we look… Read more
How to Reduce Regrets About Moving to a New Home
Did you know that 44% of Americans who moved to a new home admitted to crying at least once during the process? I assume the results of a Canadian survey would be similar. The survey also indicates that over 50% of Americans have some regrets about moving to a new… Read more
Minimalism vs Maximalism
According to research, clearing clutter from your home and work environment improves focus and productivity. That’s why I was surprised by some articles and trends in the news promoting the benefits of clutter. However, if you read between the lines, they are talking about the desire to keep their stuff…. Read more
Use Templates to Improve Productivity
A template is a pattern used to create replicas quickly and easily. In digital terms, it is a specially crafted file that contains all the building blocks you need to create replicas. This means you don’t have to recreate an item whenever you need it. It takes time to build… Read more