If you’re hosting the holiday, use that as motivation to get organized now. Planning and preparing to host guests will inspire you to get projects done around the house. If it’s getting clutter out of corners and closets, now is the time to get it done with the end goal of Easter in mind….
A key to getting organized is finding places for all those little items that drive you crazy. Create and maintain consistent places to keep every little thing you need. The notorious junk drawer is prime territory for all of those little odds and ends. Make use of drawer organizers and tiny containers so that like…
Organizing hanging clothes is an important part of not only having an organized closet, but also being able to find things quickly and efficiently. Recently a client asked how we determine the color order of the clothes hanging in the closet. Like any of the organizing we do at Chaos To Order, the way we…
How is your New Year resolution to get organized working? By the end of January, many resolutions have already fallen by the wayside. Don’t let a small stumble get you off course. Here’s an article with some terrific tips from expert organizers for inspiration: Tips for Starting 2022 Clutter-Free: The Experts Advice The tip that…
Christmas is over, but the deluge of stuff acquired throughout the holidays may linger on. Here are 3 tips to clear the clutter and start 2022 organized: 1. When taking down the tree and miscellaneous decorations, think about what you can pare down. We tend to accumulate excess in the storage boxes–only save what…
When organizing anything around the house, a great rule of thumb is to keep like items together. This way, you’ll always know what you have and when you’re running low. Consider this Scotch Tape, you may have many rolls taking up space in multiple drawers, but when you go to look for one–nowhere to be…
Our tips were in this recent article in RentCafe: As fall comes to an end, we’re getting ready to welcome the cold season, and the thought of a warm drink in hand and snuggling under a cozy blanket causes many people to get excited for winter. But, although you might be ready for it,…
The Notes app on your iPhone or truly any note app on any phone is invaluable source of organization. It’s hard to keep all of the projects, lists and ideas we have floating around in our heads. Get in the habit of creating notes and lists on your phone so you’ll have constant access to…
I’m sending my daughter off to college this month and we are starting to pack up. Are you sending a child off to college or do you know someone who’s about to? Here are some tips for an organized transition to college dorm living: Weed Out. Eliminate what you can before you even begin packing. A…
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