Simple tips on How to be Organized for a seamless move.

Preparing for a move can be overwhelming, but taking the time to organize and strategically pack your belongings can make the process much smoother and help you get live in ready quicker at the other end.

We have composed a few key strategies to you can do to prepare your belongings in anticipation for a quick set up at the other end in your new home.

Declutter: Go through your belongings and get rid of anything you don't need or use. This will not only make packing easier but will also help you save space and money when moving.

Great places to start are the dreaded storage room – Deal with the things that have been sitting in there never used or accessed for the past 10 years.

Start packing up that storage room of the items you actually use. Discard the items that are just collecting dust.

You may even have your grandmas old china sitting there. – If you are not using it gift it to someone who will use it or will appreciate it. Take photos of it to preserve the memory and lovingly let it go.

Make an inventory of your high value items: Take note of the items you plan to bring with you, including their condition, value, and any special instructions for packing. If you have TV boxes for your TVs, now is a good time to dig them out of storage for your move preparation.

Gather packing materials: You'll need boxes, tape, bubble wrap, packing paper, and labels. Make sure to get enough supplies to pack all your belongings. If you are working with a great mover they will help you with all your supplies.

Start packing early: If you have a large home with lots of belongings it can take quite some time to pack. Sort through everything and discard and donate accordingly.  Gather like with like and pack it. If you know you have crafting supplies in 4 locations now is the perfect time to gather them and pack them all together. Begin packing items you won't need before the move, such as off-season clothing, books, or decorations. Leave essential items for last.

Clearly label each box with the room it belongs in and its contents. This will make it easier to unpack and organize your belongings in your new home. Always remember where it is going to is more important than the room it came from. Sometimes you upsize or downsize and the clearer you can identify where things will live in the new home the easier it is on you.

Take care of valuable items: Wrap fragile or valuable items, such as electronics or artwork, carefully in bubble wrap or packing paper, and consider transporting them yourself instead of trusting them to the moving company.

 Always pack your own jewelry and transport it yourself.

High value art pieces, wine collections and other collectables we recommend hiring the right professional to move these items. It may be an art dealer who packs, moves, stores and hangs your precious pieces. Better to be extra safe than take chances on things becoming damaged.

Remember, preparing for a move takes time and effort, so it's important to start early and stay organized. Moving is also costly so eliminating what you are not using early can save you money and save you time on the unpack. Following these few tips, you can help make the process as stress-free as possible.

Welcome to your new home

Declutter after the holidays - 8 Simple Steps

Get ready to declutter after the holidays for the new year!

Decluttering after the holidays can be a daunting task, but it's a great way to start the new year off on a fresh, organized foot. Here are some tips to help you declutter your home after the holiday season:

1. Start small: Don't try to declutter your entire home at once. Instead, start with a small, manageable space, like a drawer or closet.

2. Create piles: Sort through your items and create piles for things you want to keep, things you want to donate, and things you want to throw away.

3. Be honest with yourself: When deciding what to keep, ask yourself if you really need or use the item. If not, consider getting rid of it.

4. Donate or sell items: If you have items that are in good condition but you no longer need or want, consider donating them to a thrift store or selling them online. Calm Order has a list of charitable resources HERE.

5. Get rid of broken or damaged items: If an item is broken or damaged beyond repair, it's time to say goodbye. Don’t hang on to the junk.

6. Use storage solutions: If you have items that you want to keep but don't have room for, consider using storage solutions like bins, boxes, or shelves to help keep things organized and out of sight.

7. Tackle one room at a time: Work your way through each room in your home, decluttering and organizing as you go. This will help you stay focused and make progress without getting overwhelmed. Join like with like categories from other rooms as you go.

8. Be careful not to get side tracked when joining categories from other rooms. Stay focused on the one space/ category while working your way out the door.

By following these tips, you can declutter your home and start the new year off with a fresh, organized space. Remember your home did not get disorganized over night and organizing is a process. It will come together. If you get side tracked all the time, its a good idea to call in supports. A good friend, or a professional organizer. Having someone there will help you keep focused. Try it in short sessions so yor are less likely to burn out. Good luck!

5 Ways to Maintain Order in Your Garage

Garages usually have a lot of items to store, but not at lot of space to store them, especially when there are vehicles that need to be parked inside! Check out these creative solutions to maximize storage space in your garage while keeping your belongings organized. It doesn’t take much to get organized.

Calm Order Inc. Garage Organizing

1. Tool rack

Avoid leaning your brooms and shovels against the wall or having them scattered throughout your garage. tool racks are the perfect solution to storing these larger and in the way items.

2.    Garage track Systems

Use hooks to hang multiple items, whether it’s a bike, cords, or sporting equipment from the garage track on the ceiling. This will maximize the space on the ceiling without interfering with vehicles or the garage door.

3.   Glass jars, plastic containers

Glass jars and plastic containers are great solutions to storing nuts, bolts, and screws. They’ll be easy to identify and access, and stack nicely on shelving units or workbenches. The jars will also help keep like items with other like items and prevent these small items from becoming clutter piles in a drawer or cupboard.

4.    Peg boards or Slat wall - WE LOVE!

Using peg board to store your tools makes them more easily accessible. The tools can also be easily rearranged and added on to the board. Slat wall Systems are our favourite as they allow for customized wall storage that can fit a wide range of items from bottles and containers to hoses, wires, and power tools with hooks, shelves, or hanging baskets. These systems are not all created equal. Store wall is our favourite as they offer a tonne of accessories from hooks to ball bags and shelving and bins that fasten on the wall.

5.   Magnetic tool bar

They’re great for knives in a kitchen, but who knew they also worked great with wrenches and other metal tools in your garage? Try mounting a magnetic strip around your work bench or on the wall above to store these items. You won’t need to worry about finding special hooks or drawer inserts. Just take them and place them back on the magnetic strip when you’re done!