Decluttering
Get decluttering advice in news, features, tips and tricks collated and compiled by the experts at Homes & Gardens.
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5 essential bathroom decluttering rules minimalists wish everybody knew – turn your chaotic space into a permanently tidy sanctuary
Make bathroom decluttering part of your regular routine, experts urge
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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8 space-wasting items professional organizers never keep in their kitchen cabinets – plus what to swap in or move for improved efficiency
If your kitchen cabinets are bulging with bulky items, it's time for a clear out
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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The 6 essential questions to ask yourself before buying anything – and why pro organizers think they're the best way to cut clutter
The easiest way to declutter is to never acquire it in the first place
By Chiana Dickson Published
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6 expert tips for tidying when you're feeling overwhelmed – and 1 thing to always start with for a 'quick win'
Tidying can feel like an insurmountable chore but it doesn't have to be this way
By Ciéra Cree Published
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7 bedroom items you need to replace more often – professional organizers recommend assessing your space for surprising pieces that need to go
Quick easy wins to improve sleep
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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Do you abandon decluttering before it's finished? Professional organizers reveal 4 tips to immediately halt mental and physical 'wandering'
It's not just overwhelm. There are many reasons why we abandon decluttering
By Ciéra Cree Published
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The 'four-box' decluttering method rapidly transformed the messiest parts of my house and restored functionality – it was so simple and quick to do
My surfaces are now spotless thanks to this easy and practical technique
By Eve Smallman Published
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7 'bad energy culprits' Feng Shui experts warn never to store in your home – and what to do instead
From sharp knives on kitchen counters to framed pictures above your headboard, banish bad energy with these pro tips
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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8 ways to declutter when you’re a maximalist without compromising on style – distinguishing between ‘intention and accumulation pieces’ is key, say experts
Embrace the stuff you love whilst cutting unnecessary clutter
By Chiana Dickson Published
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5 signs you have too much stuff in your bedroom – and what to do about it
From multiple drop zones to piles of paperwork, these warning signs demand action
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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7 things professional organizers never do when decluttering their own homes – and what you should do instead
Tidy the right way by swerving these common mistakes
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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5 places to store suitcases – plus 3 spots experts warn to always avoid
Bulky and unsightly, where can you store suitcases when they're not in use?
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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7 quick things people with clean bedrooms always do to bolster sleep and reduce stress
From making the bed to clearing the air, there are simple steps you can take daily for stress-free slumber
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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8 things to declutter in February 2025 – to set yourself up for a peaceful, stress-free spring
Start shedding winter with these eight decluttering tips
By Chiana Dickson Published
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7 ways professional organizers maximize storage space on shoe racks – and how you can do it too
Space in this compact area is valuable, but how can you max it out?
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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6 easy steps to reduce overwhelm when organizing important documents – this is how the experts do it
It's easy to let admin filing slide down the priority list, but this step-by-step process will take the stress out of the task
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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Placing this cute Japanese ornament in your entryway promises good fortune – Feng Shui experts reveal exactly where to put it
Learn the art of the Maneki Neko
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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What is the 30-day selling rule? This trick from the Minimalists will curb the sunk-cost fallacy and help you clear clutter with ease
These simple guidelines stop clutter from building up, experts assure
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Should you be 'lessting'? If you find decluttering nostalgic items hard, experts say to focus on 'memories more than mementos'
Learn the art of letting go, and embrace what's the most important
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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I tried decluttering my closet by asking myself, ‘Does this spark joy?’ Here’s how the KonMari method went, and why it works
I now have a pile of clothing to sell, donate and recycle which no longer speaks to my heart
By Rebecca Shepherd Published
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3 crucial things I know about tidying at nearly 40 that I wish I’d known at 20
I learned these the hard way
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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How to clear visual clutter in the bedroom in 5 simple steps – experts say decluttering will enhance your sleep
Transform bedroom chaos to calm with these decluttering tips
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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Astronaut Chris Hadfield reveals 7 out-of-this-world organizing tips from living on the International Space Station – they’ll transform how you tidy your home
Turbocharge how you tidy things for good
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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Does organizing a living room feel really hard? Our expert advice will transform yours into a functional yet relaxing space
From decluttering tips to storage solution suggestions, our home organizing pros share their knowledge
By Ottilie Blackhall Last updated
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7 tips for harnessing great Feng Shui in the year of the Wood Snake – experts reveal all ahead of Chinese New Year
From setting your intentions to letting go of the old, this is how to optimize your home's energy this Lunar New Year
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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10 messy things in your home that instantly stress out professional organizers – and the easy fixes they swear by
From overstuffed drawers to knives on the loose – industry pros reveal their top red flags and their favorite solutions
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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Keeping my house tidy gave me terrible anxiety, then my therapist told me this one, eye-opening thing that changed everything
It was childhood trauma fueling my exhausting and overwhelming tidying
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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Have you tried the C.H.A.O.S organizing method? Professional organizers reveal this 'simple and actionable approach' transforms messy homes
Turn chaos into calm in just five steps without indecision
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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Decluttering checklist – 34 things you can clear out right now
Tackle these clutter hotspots and you’ll notice the difference straightaway
By Chiana Dickson Last updated