Decluttering
Get decluttering advice in news, features, tips and tricks collated and compiled by the experts at Homes & Gardens.
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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
Sometimes, you just need to get mad
By Chiana Dickson Published
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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
Curb cognitive overload with this simple daily task
By Chiana Dickson Published
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'They’re not worth storing' – 5 pool items you need to declutter before the end of summer
Make fall yard maintenance simpler by decluttering now
By Chiana Dickson Published
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How to use the traits of your birth month to turbocharge decluttering your home
Your birth month means more than a cause for celebration
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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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
This basket’s small footprint will use minimal floor space
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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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
These will help you clear dumping grounds and feel lighter with ease
By Chiana Dickson Published
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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
These clear-outs have made important life events possible
By Sarah Dunn Published
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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
It’s the reset your brain needs
By Chiana Dickson Published
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9 things I’m focusing my decluttering efforts on in August 2025 – on professional organizers' orders
These should take up your August to-do list
By Chiana Dickson Published
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3 things minimalists throw out every summer for a tidier home now – it will serve you next summer, too
Declutter these essentials before the end of the season
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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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
30,000 shoppers snapped these up last month
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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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
Thinking out of the box has broken my decluttering slump
By Chiana Dickson Published
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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
You'll thank yourself later for freeing up the extra space
By Chiana Dickson Published
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4 things I am ruthlessly decluttering in my 20s to avoid the clutter becoming lifelong baggage
It's been a real turning point in becoming a 'real' adult
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Nate Berkus’ 3 commandments for decluttering are the secret to an intentional but easily streamlined space
They're simple but oh-so-effective
By Chiana Dickson Published
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The ultimate home decluttering calendar – sync your diary and home with this scheduled streamlining sweep
It’ll keep the mess down year-round
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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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
I’m now enjoying a welcome change of pace in a space that inspires calm
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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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
It's a great way to get the kids or grandkids involved
By Eve Smallman Published
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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
These will instantly soothe you
By Chiana Dickson Published
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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
Chores take less than 30 minutes with this habit-building method
By Karina Toner Published
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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
I prioritize reducing, reusing, and recycling
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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'That’s how you create lasting results' – ruthlessly declutter according to your unique messiness type for surefire streamlining success
Knowing your messiness style is the key
By Chiana Dickson Published
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7 sentimental items that are just taking up space – clear out ‘maybe’ piles disguised as memories, pros say
Make physical and emotional space
By Chiana Dickson Published
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I tried DOOM basket organizing to 'press pause' on mess – it cleared clutter from my surfaces instantly with minimal effort
I was able to come back to it when I was ready
By Seraphina Di Mizzurati Published
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The 'Declutter Like a Tourist' method helps you see your mess with fresh eyes – if you no longer notice your clutter, this will transform your tidying process
Wave goodbye to mess and say hello to this easy, breezy technique
By Eve Smallman Published
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If you always fail to declutter, tap into the superpower of the moon's phases for a storming streamlining success
Aligning your decluttering efforts with the occurrence of certain moon phases can improve efficiency, astrologers say
By Ciéra Cree Published
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How to declutter your home in just 10 minutes – I was shocked how 1 tiny commitment turned my cluttered house around
‘Don’t underestimate the mood shift that happens when a room feels finished’
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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I ruthlessly decluttered my 80-year-old parents' home – and discovered the story of their lives amid the chaos
Kevin had a huge job on his hands but he’s on the home straight now
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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I was skeptical when I tried the Smartphone Decluttering Method on my messiest rooms – I was shocked how quickly it tidied things up
I wish I’d known about it years ago
By Punteha van Terheyden Published