Decluttering
Get decluttering advice in news, features, tips and tricks collated and compiled by the experts at Homes & Gardens.
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5 places people always forget to declutter before moving – tackling these ‘time-sinks’ will reduce your packing by at least 25%
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'Don't overcomplicate it' – 3 golden rules for a clutter-free garage this summer
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The simple 'Floor Decluttering Method' easily reduced visual mess in my small, open-plan living space and was so impactful
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This one clever consideration in the French L'art de Ranger decluttering method makes it the ‘quiet luxury’ of home organization
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12 things that feel illegal to declutter, and why it's OK to let them go
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'A great way to silence the voice in your head' – decluttering my closet with an app easily revealed exactly what I needed to throw out, guilt-free
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The 'fork decluttering method' may sound silly, but it’s effective at bringing simplicity to your home – and it only takes 1 afternoon
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7 things to declutter in May 2025 – set your space up for summer success with simple, localized clear-outs
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Too busy to declutter? The Incremental Improvement System creates lasting change with small daily actions, say pros
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The Expiry Decluttering Method cleared things I was holding onto 'just in case' – and my closet is finally free of guilt-inducing 'anchor pieces'
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The 'Discharge Decluttering Method' helped me gently let go of sentimental belongings without triggering feelings of sadness
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'An exit strategy for clutter' – 7 easy ways to embrace minimalism in a busy household
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5 overlooked spots you're forgetting to declutter – prioritize these now or face difficulties later, experts warn
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I let ChatGPT determine my decluttering to-do list – and it completely changed how I structure my day
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7 minimalist decluttering mistakes that make the job harder, and keep streamlined simplicity out of reach
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The versatile rolling storage trolley system every small bedroom needs – enjoy customizable brilliance from as little as $30
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3 brilliant decluttering books that home organizing pros swear by – you'll easily and quickly streamline your space whilst rethinking your relationship with 'stuff'
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I only use this one storage solution to stash my out-of-season clothes – it makes moving and tidying oh-so easy
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Easily harness the decluttering power of the Category Consolidation Approach – if you constantly try and fail to 'eat the elephant whole', experts say this one's for you
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I tried the 50% decluttering rule, and it gave me the ruthless push to clear the clutter in my cramped kitchen cabinets
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How to decorate kitchen countertops without leaving them feeling cluttered – 8 ideas to add instant personality to your surfaces
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I always get my small space storage from Wayfair – and these discounted $35 Martha Stewart storage boxes are the perfect fix for my tiny vanity
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'It's like my brain gets decluttered, too' – why 'Norwegian life-cleaning' can revolutionize how you tidy and future-proof your home at any age
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The instinct-based Toddler Decluttering Method will reduce clutter by half in seconds – and it's not for children
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Put your 'purgatory place' and 'dust detective' in play – 6 expert tricks professional organizers use to effortlessly edit down belongings
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'Nightstands have a sneaky way of turning into catch-alls' – I’m a professional organizer, and these are the only things I keep on mine
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I tried the Temptation Method to finally unpack the boxes I'd been ignoring after a stressful house move – I'm relieved it worked so well
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I used to be a lifeguard and this transferable scanning method has stuck with me – it instantly catches out-of-place clutter
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I swear by the ‘ETC’ method to prevent clutter and save money – my expert-backed checklist is transformative
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