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…
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….
If you have children–you have artwork, and one piece at a time it can snowball and become overwhelming. Kids come home from school every day with papers, drawings, paintings, etc… You need to be selective about what is kept and what is tossed. If you keep too much, you will be lost in a sea…
Do you need extra hanging space in your closet? What about in a storage or guest room? This nifty gadget is your answer. The Overdoor Valet Rod by Umbra is available at The Container Store and it’s very easy to install. Just put the two ends over the door and snap the rod on the…
Do you cringe at the amount of catalogs and printed material you receive in the mail every day? If you sign up to receive a catalog from one company, often you are put on a list and suddenly you’re getting every catalog printed! Here’s a great website to help you take charge of what catalogs…
Today’s Friday Favorite is an item that we all have–toilet paper holders! Now here’s a great way to put them to re-use. Just cut a slit in the cardboard and wrap them around tubes of wrapping paper to keep it from unraveling. It’s a great way to make use of something you’d otherwise toss and…
Do you have a shoebox overflowing with receipts? Are random receipts falling out of every drawer you open? Today’s Website Wednesday may offer you some receipt relief. Lemon.com offers you a personal @lemon.com email account to send any online receipts to. If you also have a smartphone, there’s a mobile app that allows you to…
There’s a very interesting production making it’s Chicagoland debut tomorrow called “Clutter: The True Story of The Collyer Brothers Who Never Threw Anything Out”. It’s a play based on the true story of the brothers who were wealthy, eccentric hoarders in the 1920’s–long before the hoarding phenomenon. Because of their hoarding, the two brothers became…
Cease the moment! Today is National Clean Off Your Desk Day. It’s the perfect opportunity to carve out some time to clear the clutter off of your desk. Here are some steps to get you started: Start with the papers right at your fingertips. It’s always best to start organizing with your most current papers….
Do your kids (or even grownups) throw their coats and/or backpacks on the floor or a chair when in a rush as opposed to taking the time to put them on a hanger? Here’s a solution—get some S hooks. Make sure they are the right size to fit on the closet rod and hang…