On Monday we took a Chaos To Order field trip to the International Home and Housewares Show. there were some interesting and innovative new products in the world of organizing, but one stood out as a favorite–the Jimmy Hook. Jimmy Hook is a revolutionary new way of hanging hooks on a wall via suction, but…
Storage units can quickly become disorganized and chaotic. The large unit you thought would sufficiently store all of your items can easily become overcrowded. If you’re not careful, your unit can become filled to the brim with disordered heaps. Here are five ways you can maximize the use of your storage unit. Place all large…
The average woman uses approximately 12 toiletries per day. Many use more, much more, not to mention the hoarding that goes on for every shade of lipstick, nail polish, eye shadow etc… Organizing toiletries into bathroom vanities and cabinets can be a daunting task–especially if you’re tight for space. These great little containers called Magnapods can…
Most kids love art. Some love to draw or paint and if they are really passionate they can produce piles of artwork, even in a single sitting! So how much of it do you save? The answer is different for everyone, but having clear boundaries is important. We’ve worked with parents of both extremes, those…
When we help our clients get organized, one of the sticking points of not being able to eliminate something is it’s potential value. It’s hard to just toss or donate something that could be worth a lot of money. At Chaos to Order we are now helping our clients sell their items on eBay. Here…
22 years ago today I started Chaos to Order, and what a joy it has been. Thank you to the many wonderful clients we’ve had through the years. It has been such pleasure helping you keep your space organized. Whether at home, in the office, on a move or in teaching seminars, sharing the message…
Do you have cables and cords cluttering up your space? Do you have a container for cords that’s just a tangled mess? Here’s a great system to help keep cord clutter at bay…
Do you have drawers of old photographs scattered around, taking up space and waiting to be organized? Photobin.com is a great place to send your photos to be digitized. Just order your package and send in the photos, they’ll digitize and send you the photos back (if you want them back) along with a CD…
When we organize for clients, we often find that people underestimate what can be stored in desk drawers. Usually they are a scattered array of papers, office supplies and snacks. Making good use of drawer space requires using the right tools. In this video, our organizer Pam talks about her favorite drawer organizers by Linus.
Do you constantly save documents and files onto your computer without ever taking the time to clear out and organize what you don’t need? Today is a national “holiday” to help create an awareness about removing unnecessary items from your computer and getting digital files organized. Seize the moment today and clear through your files….