Decluttering
Get decluttering advice in news, features, tips and tricks collated and compiled by the experts at Homes & Gardens.
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The 'real dollar' hidden cost of clutter – I'm a professional organizer and here's how I help clients easily avoid financial waste, get time back, and restore calm at home
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The 'tap to clear' method could be the answer to procrastinating when decluttering – experts say it’s one of the best 'confidence boosters'
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7 household items that are 'a liability, not a donation' – experts warn why you should never donate these things when decluttering
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When instinct takes a darker turn – I’m a psychologist and these are 5 warning signs your tidying is sliding into 'pathological productivity' and how to strip it back
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'Future you will be thankful' – how to prepare a home for fall with expert tips on cleaning, decluttering, organizing, and maintaining your sanctuary
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I'm a professional organizer, and this is how to Organize Yourself Healthy – you'll 'feel lighter, calmer, and more aligned with what matters most'
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'Don’t stress about spaces you rarely enter' – pro organizers reveal why you should make peace with your home's 'dumping grounds' and the only time you should worry
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'It's serving absolutely no purpose' – I decluttered my parents' hectic attic for the first time in years, and immediately got rid of these 3 things
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‘The issue isn't what you own, it's how it is being used’ – 5 signs you only need to tidy up, not declutter
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'It's like a quick energy reset for your home' – professional organizers swear by decluttering bursts for an easily streamlined space
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‘It’s like sleeping with monsters under the bed’ – my clear-floor policy as a professional organizer is an instant game-changer in clients' homes
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Living in a mess that comes out of nowhere? You may be a victim of 'clutter creep' – organizing pros reveal what it is, and how to combat it with ease
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5 things I’m challenging myself to declutter in September 2025 – and why professional organizers are encouraging my efforts
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I love these 3 decluttering shows on Netflix – they’re perfect for body doubling your next tidying session
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‘Everything has a place now’ – my favorite 72-cent Amazon drawer organizers are back on sale and they’re perfect mess-busters across the home
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'It gives you a clear boundary before you even start sorting' – why the 'Start with Enough' method easily clears stubborn mess
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Feeling stressed out after decluttering? The STOP method will help you restore emotional calm in 4 simple steps
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3 simple chores to inspire calm, rest your mind, and give you that 'ahhh feeling' instead of an internal to-do list
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I Work from Home and Have a Short Attention Span – These 3 Tricks to Reduce Visual Clutter on My Messy Desk Boost Productivity Instantly
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If your bedroom is short on floor and storage space, this $32 slide-out under-bed-saviour is the perfect fix
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The perfect time 'to clear out the extras' – why the rare August 2025 Black Moon is ideal for streamlining items ‘weighing you down’
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‘I felt outraged I had to do this so soon’ – decluttering after bereavement is never easy, but an organizing pro reveals the crucial mantra to relieve decision-making doubt
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What is the Overly Inconvenient Decluttering Method? Home organizing pros reveal this confronting visual-cue system 'prompts quick decision-making'
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‘Keep it simple, keep it handy’ – top chefs urge you to do these 3 things to your kitchen to declutter like a line cook
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Intentional ‘Tidying Festivals’ helped me finally declutter my empty nest before I downsized
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‘I’m obsessed’ – this affordable Wayfair alternative to the IKEA Kallax desk is top of my list for extra storage and clever features that come as standard
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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
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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
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'They’re not worth storing' – 5 pool items you need to declutter before the end of summer
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