Sending two boys off to college this year was good practice in moving hanging clothes from start to finish. At Chaos To Order we often unpack and organize clothes and when we do, they are usually in large wardrobe boxes. Of course, if you have movers doing the job, the wardrobe box is your best…
The Olympic games are officially in full swing. They’re so exciting and fun to watch, but be careful–you can get swept away with the games and other pending priorities in your life can get put off. Here are some simple solutions to make sure you catch what you want and leave the rest. Plan it…
At Chaos To Order we spend a good amount of time helping people organize papers, files and photos. What you may not know is that more and more we are helping people organize those papers, files and photos–digitally. Our computers, phones and tablets have become overwhelmed with the same type of clutter that breeds on…
Gone are the days of throwing everything in your suitcase and jetting off on vacation. With luggage fees and packing restrictions, it pays to travel simplified and organized. Here are some tips to keep your travels light this summer: Check your destination. See what in-room amenities are provided at the hotel to ensure you only…
Here’s a terrific article that was published by Oz Moving and Storage. Our tip for bringing along clothes for all seasons and keeping them optimally organized was included. There are plenty of good tips about moving into and living in the city of Chicago, so read on… Thinking about Moving to Chicago? “The Windy City” is…
Are you a book collector? Do you love to read, and shutter at the thought of eliminating a favorite book from your collection? Books are wonderful. As long as you have the space and some system of order, there is no urgency to pare down your book collection. However, if your bookshelves are overflowing, stacks…
Sunglasses are as much a fashion accessory as they are an important part of keeping your eyes safe and comfortable in the sun. I have also seen “sunglass clutter”, so it led to the question, “how do you store your sunglasses?” Here are some ideas: I happen to store my sunglasses in a designated…
Keeping your gym bag properly organized can be a challenge. Emptying it out each day and clearing through it all can seem like more effort that it’s worth, and it is. Here are a few simple steps to keep your gym bag organized: Keep it Simple. Keep only what you need in the bag. Don’t…
The lazy days of summer are often anything but lazy. Kids are home, activities are in full gear, trips and vacations are being scheduled. There are graduations and celebrations, visitors arrive and visits are planned. and the list goes on. So how do we keep up with it all? Here are some tips to bring…
Moving is quite the undertaking and it involves bringing a lot of Chaos To Order in many ways. Moving is the best time to get organized, because you’re forced to go through everything, so you might as well do it right and bring only what you want and need to your destination. Here are several…