How to Declutter

New to decluttering? Maybe you are struggling with how and when to let stuff go. If so, here are 11 simple decluttering rules to help you work through any space in your home…without losing your mind. Are these hard and fast decluttering rules? No.  Think of these decluttering rules as a guide, a guide to …

I’ve made more than my share of decluttering mistakes.   I have been selfish, a little too aggressive in my methods and created more bad habits than good habits at times.   I had my share of failures too, and I don’t want you to have to experience these hiccups when all you really want …

When you declutter your home, there are certain questions to help you declutter that you should be asking yourself.  Sometimes the questions that help you declutter are tough ones.  You will be working with sentimental items, items you spent money on, and items that bring you immense guilt when you think about getting rid of …

Is it possible to declutter on a low income? Maybe you can’t afford to go out and buy something you got rid of today but may need next month. With the whole KonMari craze, people are throwing out stuff left and right. Our donation centers are overrun. Yet, some people are scared to implement what she …

I remember when I was too overwhelmed to start decluttering.  It was awful. I had no idea what needed to be done, where to start, or why my house always looked like a tornado came through it.  Maybe you look around your home, and you aren’t happy with what you see.  It is a mess.  …

Decluttering tips work great for my friends who embrace an immaculate home and are naturally organized.  You know these people.  They don’t stress at all about cleaning their home.  It comes naturally.  Weirdos. What about my messy people out there? Or what about those normal families that are doing good to pick up every once …

I remember when I first decided to simplify and declutter my home. I’m admittedly a little impatient, and I wanted it done, like yesterday. The thing is, it took me a lifetime to accumulate all that stuff, and it was most likely going to take me more than a few long days to go through …

Marie Kondo has been a big hit for a long time with her millions of copies sold of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.  Now, with her new Netflix show, she is gaining even more popularity with those who would rather watch her on TV than read the book.  Although Marie Kondo is an organizing …

Are you looking for a KonMari method checklist to help you declutter your home? Marie Kondo’s book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, has been a big hit for those looking to declutter their homes for the past few years.  Now, with the debut of her show, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, you can watch …

Marie Kondo’s name is a big hit now with the new release of her show, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. I was first introduced to Marie Kondo through her book, the Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. It is one of the most highly recommended books I tell people about when they want inspiration to start …

Why is decluttering so hard? Decluttering causes an entire host of emotions, and it is important to learn how to overcome those emotions if you want to be successful. Are you overwhelmed? Decluttering usually starts with feeling overwhelmed.  It’s that feeling that gets you to tackle the first junk drawer or the first room. It turns …

Do you need to declutter fast? Clutter overwhelm is a real thing! Do you feel like you are drowning in clutter? Are you spending all your time cleaning up after your kids, struggling to keep up with your daily chores, and terrified someone will pop-over to visit unexpectedly? If your home is causing you stress, …

You finally got your home decluttered, or you are at least halfway there, and it seems like clutter keeps showing up in your new, lighter home.  How do you make it stop?! The vicious cycle can’t keep going! Use these tips to achieve and maintain a clutter-free home. How to reduce clutter in your home …