Decluttering
Get decluttering advice in news, features, tips and tricks collated and compiled by the experts at Homes & Gardens.
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The perfect time 'to clear out the extras' – why the rare August 2025 Black Moon is ideal for streamlining items ‘weighing you down’
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‘I felt outraged I had to do this so soon’ – decluttering after bereavement is never easy, but an organizing pro reveals the crucial mantra to relieve decision-making doubt
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What is the Overly Inconvenient Decluttering Method? Home organizing pros reveal this confronting visual-cue system 'prompts quick decision-making'
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‘Keep it simple, keep it handy’ – top chefs urge you to do these 3 things to your kitchen to declutter like a line cook
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Intentional ‘Tidying Festivals’ helped me finally declutter my empty nest before I downsized
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‘I’m obsessed’ – this affordable Wayfair alternative to the IKEA Kallax desk is top of my list for extra storage and clever features that come as standard
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This is the angry decluttering method to embrace if clutter is getting to you – expert organizers say it’s time to spark rage, not joy, for easy streamlining
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Your house will be less messy, clutter won't spread, and you'll feel less stressed if you tidy 1 vital but tiny area daily – it's why pro organizers prioritize it
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'They’re not worth storing' – 5 pool items you need to declutter before the end of summer
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How to use the traits of your birth month to turbocharge decluttering your home
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This ‘perfect organization partner’ is a decluttering hero you’ll bring out again and again – especially if you get distracted mid-task
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This Clutter Awareness Week, pro organizers reveal 5 clutter categories that had a 'huge impact' on their clients' wellbeing – and how to clear yours easily
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5 things I ruthlessly decluttered in my 30s as a professional organizer – it’s helped make space for big life changes
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‘It is effective because it's simple’ – the Mount Vernon method is the answer to overwhelming clutter, no matter how stressed you feel, experts say
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9 things I’m focusing my decluttering efforts on in August 2025 – on professional organizers' orders
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3 things minimalists throw out every summer for a tidier home now – it will serve you next summer, too
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‘I've purchased these twice, I absolutely love them’ – say goodbye to wasted bathroom cabinet space with stackable $6 drawers that unlock full storage potential
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I spent hours lost in this brilliant Reddit thread – here's 7 must-try hacks people swear by for streamlining with ease
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'If you're keeping it just in case, it's wasting space' – 5 things people over 30 should not have in their kitchens, according to pro organizers
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4 things I am ruthlessly decluttering in my 20s to avoid the clutter becoming lifelong baggage
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Nate Berkus’ 3 commandments for decluttering are the secret to an intentional but easily streamlined space
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The ultimate home decluttering calendar – sync your diary and home with this scheduled streamlining sweep
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I couldn't say goodbye to clutter after I left my job and it spread around my home like a virus – decluttering 1 area was key
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The 'Floor is Lava' decluttering method is an 'extreme' but effective and fun way to quickly get rid of unwanted items
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These will 'create an immediate sense of calm' – 5 low-lift tasks to help you relax when your house is a mess
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How creating accountability zones can help you clean when you'd rather do anything else – 5 tricks to outsmart your brain and accomplish your to-do list
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'It’s an excellent way of offsetting everyday aesthetic behaviors' – I never throw these 3 common bathroom items away, here’s why
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'That’s how you create lasting results' – ruthlessly declutter according to your unique messiness type for surefire streamlining success
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7 sentimental items that are just taking up space – clear out ‘maybe’ piles disguised as memories, pros say
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