A cyber hoarder by definition is, “when an individual has an excessive amount of pointless word documents, pictures, etc. saved on their computer that they will never look at”. So I was recently asked, “when does saving documents for safety’s sake turn into cyber hoarding?” My belief is that cyber hoarding is not much different…
This nifty little step stool is terrific. They are great to hang in a closet or pantry to help you reach anything that’s just a bit too high. If you’re vertically challenged, I recommend keeping them handy all around the house! They fold flat, are lightweight and easy to hang up on a simple hook….
Halloween is behind us, and it’s time to put away the decorations. But wait! Before you start to toss it all back in the box, look inside at what was not displayed this year. When was the last time you brought some of these items out for Halloween? Have they just been sitting in the…
This is a post from Leah, our terrific organizer in Atlanta, always filled with useful organizing ideas–thanks Leah! One of my absolute favorite websites for organizing is a group that stops junk mail and catalogs. It is called 41pounds.org. 41pounds fittingly is the amount of junk mail the average American receives each year! The easiest…
Can you believe there are only 60 days until Christmas? If you’re planning to entertain at home this year, now is the time to get those household projects crossed off your list. Planning a party is great motivation to finally get to those tasks you’ve been putting off. Whether it’s fixing up that guest bedroom…
These are a Chaos To Order staple that we have always used with our clients when helping them create new filing systems. Many people have hanging files in their file drawers, however, few know about the benefits of box bottom files. They come in 1/2″, 1″, 2″ and even 3″ sizes. You can get them…
It’s time for Friday favorites. Our organizer Maureen just loves these clear handled storage baskets! They come in two great sizes and the handle in front makes them so easy to grab. They are great in the kitchen, bathroom, or any area you need to store some smaller things. We get them from our friends…
We are going to start showing you some of our organizers favorite tools of the trade on our new, “Friday Favorites” post. Vicky is known at Chaos To Order as the “Queen of the Closet”, when she organizes a closet, and any other drawer, she absolutely loves these Dream Drawer Organizers! They are spring loaded…
It’s officially fall and cooler days are becoming more the norm than the exception, so now is the optimal time to change the season in your closet. At Chaos to Order we suggest that your closet be weeded through twice per year. Weeding out the closet doesn’t mean taking a good look around and saying,…
Do you set out to straighten up the entire house and get stuck in one drawer that needs perfecting before moving on to the next? If you tend to organize in this way, you may be inhibiting yourself from ever getting to that place of order that you desire. Here are some tips to help…