outdoor living Archives - Order in the House

Toronto Star Article: Bringing Order to the Exterior of your Home

June 1, 2016 by Megan Sheinfeld, Customer Care & Social Media Manager Leave a Comment

Rachael Kalinsky, Owner and Principal Organizer of Order in the House, was quoted in an article for the Toronto Star in the summer of 2016. The topic was all about restoring order to the exterior of your home and how and where to start. See what advice Rachael gave to all of those looking to bring some order to their outdoors... http://www.pressreader.com/canada/toronto-star/20160528/283278866959424 … [Read more...]

Backyard Organizing

August 6, 2015 by Rachael Stafford Leave a Comment

Sandboxes, mini mowers, water tables, balls, bats, trucks and tyke sized houses are just a few things that are no doubt gracing your overgrown yard this season. Although it’s great that the kids are outside and active during the 90 days of summer we desperately long for, it’s important their toys have a home for the evening hours and winter months in order to keep their condition. There are a ton of options on the market but it’s good to remember that these solutions need to be able to weather … [Read more...]

Products We Love-Canadian Tire Deck Box

August 4, 2015 by Rachael Stafford Leave a Comment

With only 90 days of Summer, it's hard to not be consumed with the outdoors. Just like the inside of the home, it's nice to have storage options to place all extra toys and pillows when the day is through or if a storm is looming. The Canadian Tire Deck Box is an attractive, functional option when considering outdoor storage. Priced at $149.99 and made from lumber, it ties in nicely with all outdoor sets. Sometimes it's nice when the kids are in bed to hide the chaos from the day and this … [Read more...]

Testimonials

I used the services of Order in the House to create a bedroom for my two grandsons. From our first meeting to the end of the project I was completely delighted. Rachael’s professionalism, creativity and kindness exceeded all my expectations…I wholeheartedly recommend Order in the House to anyone that is looking for a creative and caring organizer or designer.

Molly Anisman

Thornhill

I recently downsized from the 4 bedroom house where I raised my children, into a 2 bedroom condominium with my new husband. I was feeling overwhelmed so I decided that hiring a home organizer would be money well spent. I was right! Right from our initial consultation, Rachael was very reassuring that my move could be quick and seamless. She guided me through what to take and what to get rid of, helped me pack efficiently and spent moving day with me. My move took place on a Friday and by Saturday afternoon my new condo looked and felt like home. Rachael’s ability to think ahead kept me on track and was the best money I spent in connection with my move. I would highly recommend Order in the House for any type of moving, organizing or staging services.

M. Selby

Toronto

Rachael’s professional, sincere and caring approach made all the difference to the massive task of organizing a condo after a significant downsize. The job was totally overwhelming and the thought of doing this with a stranger was stressful. Instead of the experience I had been dreadin,g Rachael’s thoughtful attitude and structured methods made the sessions something to look forward to. Progress was swift and painless. It seemed strange not to have the sessions to look forward to once the task was complete!

Chloe

Toronto

Order in the House changed my life. Up until Rachael helped me organize I had a junk room that moved with my husband and I from apartment to apartment and then into our house. That room was always unusable, and while there were many items there that were special to me I had no idea what to do with them. It blows my mind to think of all the money wasted on housing those un-used items. When I was expecting my 2nd child we desperately needed help in clearing out the 3rd floor to make space. It was incredible how fast and efficient Rachael was - we did most of it in two sessions. We re-claimed our house and decluttered. Now the playroom is my favourite room because it is the easiest to clean! There is a place for everything and I can tidy up quickly. It's a joy and I so wish we had used her sooner. Also, I have ADHD and Rachael was able to work with my and my challenges around prioritizing and finishing tasks. It was terrific and I would not hesitate to recommend Order In the House to everyone!

Abby Rozen

Toronto

I was very pleased with the services and would use them again and recommend them to others. By clearing my storage cupboards the service prepared me very well for a future move. I especially appreciated the one-stop removal of hazardous/junk/donation/storage removal in 2 visits, so I didn't have to go to multiple sites myself. What a time-saver. As well, the immediate storage in Whitby was good preparation for the future move and I appreciated the slow trip during rush hour to Whitby. The staging was respectfully done and all personnel very sympathetic and respectful. I missed them once they left!‎ The staging makes the house look great. Couldn't be more pleased.

Penny

Whitby

I was overwhelmed with a full time job, a small child and a spouse working full time and studying part time, making him practically invisible. We also had our share of health issues. Overwhelmed might have even felt like an understatement and to top it all off, I held a strong emotional attachment to many of my possessions…Rachael has amazing, simple and inexpensive ideas for organization. She was very flexible with her time, accommodating our crazy schedule and worked quickly, giving me “homework” to accommodate our budget by not having her do what I could do on my own…Thanks for everything Rachael! You’re amazing!

Anu

Toronto

My fiancé and I moved from our individual family homes into a small, one bedroom apartment together. I was panicking about where I was going to put everything so I contacted Order in the House. Looking back, I don’t know what I would have done without them. Rachael helped us downsize by guiding us through what we really needed to bring and what we could get rid of. She helped us unpack, completely organized our small closet space, assisted in the layout of our furniture, and accessorized our kitchen and bathroom in the most efficient and attractive manner. I’m so pleased with Rachael’s work, not only because of her fantastic organizing ideas, but because it’s so easy to maintain; our place is still looking fabulous!

Lauren Rivietz

Toronto

Rachel and her team helped my parents move from Toronto to a home in Hamilton that is more suited to their advanced age. I live in Bermuda so I could not help them. Rachel helped instead - and did a much better job than I ever could have. My parents were thrilled with Rachel and her team (and their beautifully unpacked new home) and I got the peace of mind that comes from knowing they are safely and happily settled. Rachel was conscientious and reliable and she stuck to her budget but, more importantly, she took the extra step of always keeping me informed of how the move was progressing, and how my parents were doing. She even sent photos of my parents new home all set up. It was great!

Kathleen Niccols

Toronto

It was my very first time hiring a professional organizer, so I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. The results were amazing!... I stood back, observing how the family room was becoming a much more peaceful and organized place, but more importantly, Rachael taught my young daughters about organization and helped them make priorities with their belongings too. She was patient, motivational, and guided all three of us to work together and accomplish our goal. Thank you so much Rachael. I am very happy and satisfied with our “new” family room and all the tips the girls and I learned from you.

Andrea Ibarra

Toronto

Rachael, I’d like to thank you so much for the tremendous organizing/staging work you did for me in my home! I only regret not having found your services earlier; it would have saved me a lot of unnecessary grief. It’s so true that physical clutter equals mental clutter. Now, I have time and energy freed up to put to more productive use, and you’ve shown me a system to keep my home in order. I was just amazed at how much you accomplished in so little time, and an unexpected bonus was the wonderful staging work you did for me! I can’t recommend your services highly enough!!!

K

Toronto

We just moved our family from a tiny overstuffed condo into our new home, and the task of doing this seemed completely overwhelming. Rachael truly came to our rescue. What would have taken us weeks to unpack, Rachael was able to accomplish within two days. She taught me important de-cluttering and organizational skills, and was there for me in such a practical way when I really needed the help. Rachael also has an incredible eye for how to set up and design a room. She arranged our furniture and belongings in ways that I would have never even thought of, which has maximized our space and made our home feel really comfortable. She really puts her heart into her work, and it was a pleasure to have her put order in our home!

Sara Shulman

Toronto

I hired Rachael and her team of professional organizers to help prepare my home for sale. Our house sold within one week for 98.2% of the asking price & I can’t thank you enough for your hard work helping me stage it. Rachael, there are some very favourable comments about your work. You are an exceptionally talented woman. I wish you every success in your future undertakings.

Wai Chin Hwang

North York

Being a teacher and a mother of two can be both physically and mentally draining, and while staying organized should be a top priority it seemed nearly impossible to maintain an organized home with all the toys, paperwork and school supplies. Order in the House not only helped me get organized, they also taught me how to stay organized even in the busiest of times. In addition, Rachael completely reorganized my grade 1 classroom, which has made it easier for not just me to tidy up, but for the kids as well. She is absolutely phenomenal and I’m proud to announce that it has been months since I hired her and my house and classroom are still in order!”

Lisa Gelberman

Thornhill

My fiancé and I were ready to buy our first place together, but were faced with the challenge of transforming his ultimate bachelor pad into a space that would appeal to potential buyers first. Rachael dove in head first as she guided us through what to keep and what to get rid of, and helped to de-clutter our closets and cabinets to showcase the potential of the space. She reorganized and reconfigured the apartment so nicely that my fiancé wished he had been living that way all along. The real estate agent was so pleased that he didn’t need to spend his time helping to prepare the home for photographs. We received four offers within the first week and the condo sold for well above asking price. We are so happy with everything Rachael did for us, and will definitely use Order in the House again when it comes time to sell our new place!

Adrienne Slover

Toronto

When Rachael entered our home she immediately realized what needed to be changed in order to accommodate our needs. My husband and I live in a very small apartment and we love to entertain. Rachael rearranged our existing furniture to create a more efficient layout and conversation area and helped me organize my “stuff” in a way that makes sense and is easily accessible. I would highly recommend Order in the House to anyone looking to make better use of their space.

Carol Poitras

Toronto

When VILLAGE GALLERIES needed professional help in organizing and setting up a three day photography gallery and reception, we went to Order in the House. Rachael’s design sense turned two empty rooms into a beautiful gallery that successfully told our story…Our events success was due, in no small part, to Order in the House.

Jeffrey Young

Toronto

Rachael took great pride in her work – Highly talented and gifted, her creative flare and eye for detail showed in all her work. She made sure everything was perfectly orchestrated on time and went above and beyond client expectations with the highest level of professionalism and courtesy. Rachael was great to work with and has my full endorsement.

Peter Gall

Realtor / Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd, Toronto

My husband and I were extremely excited when we purchased our second home. We didn’t think we would have any trouble selling our existing townhouse until the real estate market crashed and there were 44 houses for sale in our price range and area alone. Our new house was almost ready and we were about to be paying two mortgages. We decided that instead of lowering our asking price we would hire a professional home stager. Rachael opened our eyes to the minor repairs and adjustments that potential buyers look for and we ended up selling our house for our original asking price. I can’t wait for Rachael to come to our new house to help me get organized!

Shawna Kilpatrick

Toronto

Rachael came recommended to me by another colleague and I was very impressed by her professionalism. She easily interacted with my clients, taking the time to get to know them. She completed decluttering and staging a 2400sq.ft home in one day. The house looked amazing and my clients were very happy. I will definitely use her services again, no hesitation. Great job Rachael.

Evelyn Havelik

Realtor / ReMax, Toronto

Contacting Order in the House was one of the best things I’ve ever done for my home, family and sanity…It is so much easier to tidy up at the end of the day because everything has a place. Piles of paper and laundry are things of the past. Rachael is a pleasure to work with: she has a fantastic eye and taste, is never judgmental and makes everything so easy! Thank you Rachael.

Sara Smeaton

Toronto

Rachael, I wanted to send you a huge THANK YOU for helping me with my last minute move! I had less than a week to move a 3 level house and I felt overwhelmed to say the least! I asked my Real Estate agent, Steven Green for someone reliable and organized and without hesitation he said Rachael Kalinsky from Order in the House! After meeting with you I knew that you were going to be the right fit for my needs, not only would you pack up my house, you would organize the packing as well (a women after my own heart!) When you and your team of 3 other organizers showed up and went to work I was impressed! All I had to do was to be there to tell you what rooms to write on the boxes. Not only were the boxes labeled precisely the wrapping was done beautifully, not a single thing shifted or broke!! As well you had me go through things that were either for Goodwill, garbage or recycle. The best was my entire house was packed in 1 day!! When I move again you are the ONLY company I will call upon to help me! Thanks again for everything!

Lora Green

Toronto

My boyfriend and I got our first place and it took moving in together to realize just how messy and disorganized we both were. Within a week, our new home was a disaster! We couldn’t find anything, there were clothes everywhere and worst of all, it was causing HUGE fights between the two of us! We both had our bad habits, but we didn’t know how to fix them. Once Rachael had her first consultation with us and gave us our first dose of ‘homework’, we got excited about finding out WHY we do what we do and how we can fix it. After some tough organizing love, we finally got organized! Rachael’s “everything has a home” theory is what I live by now! Whenever things start to get a little cluttered again, I start putting everything back in it’s ‘home’ where it belongs. It’s a constant learning curve, but once you learn Rachael’s helpful techniques, you can stay organized for good. It’s so nice to FINALLY come home to a clean house! Thanks Rachael!

Lindsay Lesyk

Toronto

Rachael assisted me in organizing my small office space. Working with an organizer requires good trust and communication and I felt very comfortable working with Rachael from the beginning. She is such a pleasure to work with and is very professional. I can’t believe the difference and because of her organizational abilities and how she set things up, I’ll be saving time each day. If you need a professional organizer or home stager that will go out of her way, and not leave till you’ve accomplished what you’ve set out to tackle then give Rachael a call.

Lara

Thornhill

My fiancé and I moved from our individual family homes into a small, one bedroom apartment together. I was panicking about where I was going to put everything so I contacted Order in the House. Looking back, I don’t know what I would have done without them. Rachael helped us downsize by guiding us through what we really needed to bring and what we could get rid of. She helped us unpack, completely organized our small closet space, assisted in the layout of our furniture, and accessorized our kitchen and bathroom in the most efficient and attractive manner. I’m so pleased with Rachael’s work, not only because of her fantastic organizing ideas, but because it’s so easy to maintain; our place is still looking fabulous!

Lauren Lanys

Toronto

I was referred to Order in the House by another Real Estate Agent who often uses Rachael’s Organizing and Staging services. Rachael was reliable, knowledgeable and delivered what she promised. I put my trust in her and was so happy with the end results, as the house sold within 10 days for $27,000 over asking price. I have also had great feed back from my clients who love her!

Kendra Connelly

Realtor / Sotheby’s Int. Realty, Toronto

Rachael is a dream to work with! Her true professionalism shines through in all that she does. From the first point of contact, Rachael takes the job on and handles every aspect of the staging from consult to execution. Her taste, her talent and her attention to detail is a notch above the rest. She is extremely organized and a real pleasure!

Daniella Gold

Realtor / Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd, Toronto