Decluttering
Get decluttering advice in news, features, tips and tricks collated and compiled by the experts at Homes & Gardens.
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'Big results before you know it' – experts urge you to use the ‘Take Away 10’ method for simple decluttering with zero decision fatigue
It can cut hundreds of items from your home in just a few weeks
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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How the 'ODT' method can help you to tackle your overwhelming decluttering checklist – and streamline the process from start to finish
Avoid 'analysis paralysis' and tick off tasks quickly and easily by making just one decision at a time
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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I gave the ‘try-for-five’ method a go in my small home – it's a brilliantly easy way to beat chore procrastination in seconds
This method is great for those with executive dysfunction
By Chiana Dickson Published
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'It's a fast reset button' – using the 1, 2 ,3 ,4, 5 decluttering method cleared my persistent mess in seconds
It's easy, effective and so quick to do
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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The ultimate home decluttering tips guide – expert advice on how to prep, room-by-room advice and much more
Whip your home into shape with our decluttering tips
By Chiana Dickson Last updated
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This simple closet swap doubled my cramped hanging space – professional organizers swear by it too
Velvet hangers have transformed my closet
By Eve Smallman Published
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I tried the 'GFD' basket tidying trick ahead of hosting – it was a last-minute clutter-busting savior
This quick clean-up fall-back saved my game night
By Chiana Dickson Published
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I tried the 'Reverse Decluttering' method – it made clearing clutter in my small home stress-free, speedy and guilt-free
It's a simpler way to cut clutter
By Chiana Dickson Published
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'They all feel chaotic’ – 6 things that make a room look really messy and what to do for an instant lift
Easily make your home less stressful by fixing these common faux pas
By Chiana Dickson Published
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9 things you need to declutter in April 2025 – tossing these need-to-go items will maximize your space this spring
Say goodbye to winter clutter by clearing out lingering items
By Chiana Dickson Published
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What is biophilic decluttering? This 'return to nature mandate' will transform chaos to calm at home
Even small changes will make a big difference
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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The 'Curated Clutter Method' is perfect for procrastinators – put an end to 'the all-too-familiar feeling of taking on too much'
It takes breaking items down into categories to the next level
By Ciéra Cree Published
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This is the most important and impactful thing to quickly declutter from your bathroom this weekend
Professional organizers urge you to get rid of expired items to avoid adverse reactions
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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I tried a three-month clothes-buying ban to reduce clutter – it taught me a crucial lesson about my hoarding and saved me nearly $500
Plus, it has drastically changed how I see my shopping habits
By Chiana Dickson Published
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What to easily organize this spring based on your Zodiac sign – it'll turbocharge decluttering and banish motivation blockers
Aligning your decluttering mission with your star sign will maximize efficiency, astrologers say
By Ciéra Cree Published
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5 pantry items you can skip decluttering this spring, from spices to dry beans and more
Save time and energy this season with this advice from our pros
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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This slim $22 shoe rack from Amazon solved the storage snag in our tiny entryway
It was a temporary solution but has been so functional for four years
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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My large patio furniture is taking over my small outdoor space – this dining set from Walmart is the perfect swap (and it now has $200 off)
Get it while stocks last
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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Spring is the perfect time to do an 'expiration sweep' decluttering session across your home, professional organizers say
From pantries, to medicine cabinets and beauty products, the time is nigh to get rid of expired items in your home
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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Have you tried 'slow cleaning'? Experts swear by this technique to reduce housework fatigue and prevent chore procrastination
Professional cleaners and wellness experts explain why slow cleaning could be more beneficial for both you and your home this springtime
By Chiana Dickson Last updated
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I'm a Feng Shui consultant and these 3 items promise heartbreak and should never survive a household decluttering session
Let go of sadness and welcome positive energy this spring with these great-energy swaps
By Suzanne Roynon Published
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7 common mistakes to avoid when spring cleaning your closet – from failing to try things on and hanging on to things 'just in case'
What to swerve when streamlining, according to professional organizers
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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I tried using the Japanese concept of Ma to tackle my small cluttered kitchen and living space – it made me realize less really is more
Small changes can make a big difference to the look and feel of a space
By Rebecca Shepherd Published
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Did you know the 1% rule for organizing banishes the stress of the task? Pro organizers reveal how completing 1 tiny task 'creates a big internal shift'
Starting small is all it takes
By Chiana Dickson Published
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I worked in retail for 6 years and spent 6000+ hours folding 1000s of garments – my fool-proof ‘air folding’ method tidies clothes into satisfying stacks in seconds
I spent years folding mountains of clothing and perfected my technique
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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'If it's gathering dust, it's the problem' – How to easily identify the clutter-tastic ‘accumulation pieces’ causing all your mess and banish them for good
Prevent clutter from creeping into your space
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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This easy ‘no pile’ rule from The Minimalists finally gave me the discipline to tidy up mess hot spots in my home – and banished the guilt holding me back
It's so simple, but changed so much for me
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Slow decluttering instantly takes the anxiety out of the task – professional organizers love it for those who are 'overwhelmed to begin with’
Judge items based on their value to you
By Chiana Dickson Published
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The ultimate spring cleaning checklist – 28 tasks professional cleaners urge you to tick off now
Clear away the cobwebs and achieve your tidiest home yet with these manageable tasks spread over a month
By Chiana Dickson Last updated