Decluttering
Get decluttering advice in news, features, tips and tricks collated and compiled by the experts at Homes & Gardens.
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I organize people's homes for a living – these are 5 truths no one tells you about decluttering
As a professional home organizer, I hear misconceptions about decluttering all the time. I share five truths about decluttering that no one tells you and how to use them to your advantage.
By Caroline Roberts Published
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Complete these 5 tasks before summer arrives for a tidier and cleaner home
Get these areas prepped for the warmer weather, or sort them out after a long winter of use…
By Amy Hunt Published
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Decluttering tips for collectors and hoarders – how to compromise with clutter
Professional organizers share their best decluttering tips for collectors and hoarders to help you limit your collections and piles of clutter without decimating sentimental spaces
By Chiana Dickson Published
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5 simple ways to prepare your home for the perfect self-care evening
We share five ways to prepare your home for a self-care evening filled with relaxation.
By Seraphina Di Mizzurati Published
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How to get rid of beetles inside your house – 5 fast and effective methods
Pest control experts explain how to get rid of beetles inside your house fast and effectively
By Gabriella Dyson Published
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Storage baskets – 15 top picks to beautify home storage
We round up 15 of H&G's favorite luxury storage baskets to keep your home organized while making your home storage something worth displaying
By Chiana Dickson Last updated
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8 expert steps to organizing a modern bedroom – for a serene sleep space
Professional organizers share their tricks for organizing a modern bedroom to keep the space sleek, neat, and optimal for sleep
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Decluttering myths debunked – 11 rumors making your life 10 times harder
Professional organizers debunk the 10 most common decluttering myths that make organizing a home more difficult than it needs to be
By Chiana Dickson Published
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4 things to remove from a bedroom if you want to stay organized – and why experts hate them
Home organizers and designers reveal the four things to remove from a bedroom if you want to stay organized – and why they are magnets for chaos
By Chiana Dickson Published
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You should stop buying these 8 items for an easier life, say minimalists and pro organizers
Professional organizers and declutters reveal the eight things minimalists never buy or own for an easier life, and how you can cut your bad spending habits
By Chiana Dickson Published
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9 techniques to organize your workout space – that will actually make you want to work out
Professional home organizers share nine ways to organize your workout space to keep bulky equipment tidy in a way that encourages you to work out
By Chiana Dickson Published
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7 spring cleaning mistakes you should avoid at all costs
Making these common errors can make spring cleaning more stressful, less efficient, and even damage items – our experts explain best practices to avoid these
By Lola Houlton Published
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This is how I prepare my kitchen for spring in 5 simple steps
Welcoming spring into your home is one of the best ways to prepare for the new season. Our experts share how you should invite it into the kitchen
By Seraphina Di Mizzurati Published
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Bedroom spring clean ideas – 5 tips to refresh and restore your space
Looking for bedroom spring clean ideas? As the current climate continues, many are taking this time to clear out, declutter and refresh their homes.
By Gabriella Dyson Last updated
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How to avoid a 'chairdrobe' – tips for navigating the dreaded messy chair in your bedroom
So many of us are guilty of allowing bedroom clutter to build up, creating a ‘chairdrobe’ or a ‘floordrobe’ – but are there any practical ways to avoid this?
By Amy Hunt Published
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Declutter these 5 unnecessary items now – we promise you won't miss them
Declutter these 5 unnecessary items now for a visibly tidier space. You won't miss them, and they can be responsibly donated, recycled, or reused.
By Gabriella Dyson Published
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5 ways I reset my living space to uplift my mood and destress each day
Try incorporating these easy methods in your daily life to reduce stress and clutter
By Seraphina Di Mizzurati Published
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9 spring cleaning rules professional organizers always stick to
Every home is unique, but there are a few spring cleaning rules professional organizers always stick to, regardless. Here’s what to add to your to-do list…
By Tara King Published
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Professional cleaners reveal the 7 jobs you’re missing during your spring clean
Don't let forgotten tasks undermine your cleaning efforts! Put your mind at ease by adding these 7 often overlooked tasks to your spring cleaning list
By Lola Houlton Published
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It's never too early to start organizing your home in readiness for retirement – here's how
Ensure you make the most of your new-found freedom by organizing your home in readiness for retirement – here’s how
By Tara King Published
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7 things professional organizers always do to overcome a decluttering roadblock
Professional declutterers reveal seven ways to overcome a decluttering roadblock to help you push through decision figures and stress for a more organized home
By Chiana Dickson Published
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These 6 simple techniques can help reduce visual clutter in your entryway
These storage solutions, decluttering, and organizing techniques can eliminate visual clutter will reduce its build-up in the future for a stress-free home
By Lola Houlton Published
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Constantly in chaos? 8 reasons you can’t stay organized, according to experts
Professional organizers explain why you can't stay organized and share some solutions to help you regain control of your home quickly and efficiently
By Chiana Dickson Published
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I tried the dopamine decluttering method – a scientific trick to make decluttering more enjoyable
The dopamine decluttering method is a scientific approach that can make decluttering more enjoyable and motivating – these are the 5 steps I used to boost dopamine
By Lola Houlton Published
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Follow these 7 simple steps for a visibly cleaner bathroom in 30 minutes or less
Set your cleaning timer and roll up your sleeves – these 7 simple steps are all it takes to get your bathroom looking and feeling cleaner in 30 minutes or less
By Gabriella Dyson Published
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Simplify your home over a weekend by following these 4 expert-approved steps
A professional organizer shares their tips for ways to simplify your home over a weekend, from pre-weekend prep to decluttering and tidying high-impact areas
By Caroline Roberts Published
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Can you declutter a whole house in one day? It might not be a good idea, experts warn
Can you declutter a whole house in one day? Profession home organizes explain how to complete a deep declutter and share why it might not be the best approach
By Chiana Dickson Published
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How to organize your home with health and well-being in mind – 10 steps for a happy haven
Reduce stress and boost your mood by organizing your home with health and wellbeing in mind – here’s how
By Tara King Published
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8 items you can declutter in under an hour for a visibly tidier home
From old candles to expired makeup, these are the 8 items you can easily declutter in under an hour for a visibly tidier home
By Gabriella Dyson Published