Decluttering
Get decluttering advice in news, features, tips and tricks collated and compiled by the experts at Homes & Gardens.
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The 5 things organizers never keep in their homes after summer to avoid clutter building up
These items have no place in pro organizer's homes over fall
By Chiana Dickson Published
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7 things people with tidy homes never do – and which habits you should ditch
Banish mess by following in the footsteps of people with tidy homes and avoiding these things
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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How to use Feng Shui to sell your home at a great price – and speed up the sale
I'm an interiors therapist and Feng Shui consultant: here's how to boost your sale price
By Suzanne Roynon Published
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How to declutter under the kitchen sink – expert tips for streamlining cleaning supplies
Get this vital storage sink in order for better functionality
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Marie Kondo's tips for people nervous about decluttering make tidying simple, no matter your experience level
Are you trying to declutter your home but don't know where to start? The organizing consultant's advice for those anxious to begin tidying is brilliant and easy to follow
By Sophie Edwards Published
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Jessica Alba explains the hardest, most 'irrational' part of renovating – 'people have a hard time letting go'
In a recent interview with Seth Meyers, the actress reveals a huge difficulty she faces on her new show Honest Renovations – even she falls into it sometimes
By Sophie Edwards Published
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What is clutter blindness and how can you fix it? 8 expert steps to help you stop ignoring the mess in your home
Expert tips to conquer clutter blindness and take back control
By Gabriella Dyson Published
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8 things to declutter in a living room before fall to make way for cozy seasonal items
The first step for decorating your living room for fall is to declutter all items that don't contribute to the seasonal atmosphere – here's what needs to go
By Chiana Dickson Last updated
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The 4 alarming signs you may have taken maximalism too far in your home – and what to do to relieve the pressure
Professional organizers share four signs that people may have taken maximalism or the maximalism aesthetic too far in their home
By Ciéra Cree Published
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5 Things to declutter in a bedroom before fall for a peaceful, cozy sleep space
From unsightly wire hangers to seasonal clothing, these are the five things to throw away or switch out before fall – to ensure your bedroom is a haven of calm
By Chiana Dickson Last updated
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5 Things to declutter in an entryway before fall to reduce overcrowding of this vital drop zone
These are the top items experts recommend you declutter from your entryway to make it visually and practically ready for fall
By Chiana Dickson Last updated
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Why does clutter creep back into your home, but not others? Interior Therapist reveals 5 psychological drivers (and fixes) for clutter-keeping
Understanding the psychology will free you from keeping hold of clutter you have struggled to part with
By Suzanne Roynon Published
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What is the '1 in 10 Out' decluttering rule? Experts explain why 'nothing works better than this method' to transform a messy home
Get ahead of clutter with this brilliant trick from professional organizers
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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Explained: The underconsumption trend and how it can help declutter your home
This might be the best way to mindfully declutter your home, experts claim
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Is this the simplest way to declutter your home? The ‘Didn’t Know’ decluttering trend can streamline your home and ‘reduce the overwhelm’
It's easy and effective to ditch belongings you didn’t know you had
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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The 6 essential things professional organizers swear by to keep their rooms organized
Keep your space streamlined too with these expert-approved buys
By Chiana Dickson Published
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7 signs you should hire a professional organizer – and some of these warnings might surprise you
Can’t get on top of clutter? You might benefit from expert help
By Chiana Dickson Published
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7 things experts always declutter before fall for a cozy, clutter-free home
From summer clothes that were left unworn to bathroom clutter, these are the items you don't want to take with you into fall
By Ottilie Blackhall Last updated
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14 things to never keep duplicates of – banish clutter for good by clearing your home of these items, say pro organizers
Cutting down will streamline your living space
By Chiana Dickson Last updated
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5 expert steps to organize a small walk-in closet – and how you can keep it that way for good
With these organizer-approved tips, even the smallest of closets can be functional and beautiful
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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I'm a professional organizer and my 6 closet tweaks will transform how you use yours for the better
I'm a KonMari consultant and these six closet organizing tricks will transform how you get yours into shape and functioning well
By Caroline Roberts Published
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11 decluttering mistakes that make organizing your home so much harder - and what expert say to do instead
Don’t make the process harder than it needs to be… take note of these top decluttering mistakes, and how to sidestep them
By Chiana Dickson Last updated
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How to store a mattress − 4 tips from decluttering experts
I asked a panel of home organization experts how to store a mattress to free up floor space and keep your sleeping surface clean
By Chiana Dickson Last updated
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I tried the 7-day declutter challenge – one week of organizing saved me from a lifetime of chaos
If lack of time is holding you back from a well-organized home, the 7-day declutter challenge might be the solution for you
By Tara King Published
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5 signs you may have taken minimalism too far in your lifestyle – professional organizers weigh in
Extreme minimalism might not be the right choice for you, and its aesthetic should never be more important than your happiness
By Ciéra Cree Published
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8 organizing tips for surviving the summer holidays – keep kids entertained with these easy ideas
Ensure a stress-free break with these organizing tips for surviving the summer holidays
By Tara King Published
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5 things you should declutter right now – get rid of these items before the end of the month, say experts
Getting rid of these five things is a must, organizers say
By Caroline Roberts Published
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16 things to get rid of in your junk drawer, according to experts
Tackle your junk drawer with these expert-approved tips to cut the clutter
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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How to be more ruthless when decluttering – 10 honest tricks to tackle 'doom piles' from expert organizers
If you want to cut clutter back quickly, these 10 ruthless decluttering tricks are all you need
By Chiana Dickson Published