Category Archives: Clutter

How to let go of stuff

How to Let Go of “Stuff”

When people hold onto items, there’s often a reason. It might be sentimental, or it might be something they think they can use later. Here’s what to consider, in order to say goodbye to all that stuff.

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How to Stop Worrying That Something I Throw Away Will be Needed Later

Many people want to have less clutter, but they’re afraid to get rid of things because they think those same things might be needed at a later date. Here are some things to consider when deciding what to throw away.

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How can we set a routine for our kids to help organizing?

Kids need to be taught early that organizing is their responsibility, too. Not only does it help keep down the household clutter, but it also reduces the chances that they’ll have difficulties as adults! Still, kids can be difficult to manage, and it’s hard to manage your children on top of your work, family, and social life. 

As a Disabled Person, How Can I Best Organize My Home for Waist-Height Access?

As a Disabled Person, How Can I Best Organize My Home for Waist-Height Access?

Whether you need to use a wheelchair on a permanent basis to get around or are using a wheelchair temporarily while recovering from illness or injury, there are some changes you can make in your home to make it easier to get things done.

The Easiest and Quickest Way to Keep Things Clean and Organized

The Easiest and Quickest Way to Keep Things Clean and Organized

You’re a busy person with very limited free time on your hands, which often means that you find yourself struggling to stay organized and neat. However, lately you’ve been thinking that if you had a system in place to maintain your dwelling more easily, you would feel better but still get everything accomplished that needs to be done.

How to Get Organized When You Have Health Issues

How to Get Organized When You Have Health Issues

If you’re already low on energy because of a health issue, you may need some advice on how to make the most of your time and effort. Slowly but surely, you can get control over your dwelling, organizing your house or at the very least, your home office.

What to do with all the odds and ends that don't really have a "place" to be?

What to do with all the odds and ends that don’t really have a “place” to be?

Is your junk drawer overflowing? Over time, we can accumulate a large volume of things that just don’t seem to have a proper place in our home. What are we supposed to do with all these odds and ends that don’t really have a place in the house? 

Getting a Spouse to Realise They Have a Hoarding Problem

Getting a Spouse to Realise They Have a Hoarding Problem

Your spouse has a hoarding problem. But before you can start getting rid of all that excess stuff, you need your spouse to admit that they have a problem. That can be the hard part. You have a right to be comfortable and happy in your own home, but to do so, your spouse is going to need to be willing to make changes.

How to be house ready for drop-in surprises

How to be house ready for drop-in surprises

Do you have someone in your life who loves to drop in unexpectedly? It can be embarrassing when they walk into a messy house. Keeping your home spotless 100% of the time is unlikely, but you can follow a few simple tips to make sure that your house is consistently welcoming to guests.