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?
Category Archives: Clutter
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Jun
Jun
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.
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Jun
Jun
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.
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Jun
Jun
Newsweek warns that clutter causes anxiety, stress and various illnesses. Still, we often make excuses to avoid getting rid of it. Do you find yourself thinking “I might use this later” when you try to banish items that you hardly ever touch? If so, you’re not alone. Many of our readers have had the same experience.
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May
May
Having a home office can be a great way to work from home, handle paperwork, make sure bills get paid on time, and just generally stay organized. But what happens when the environment where organization is supposed to take place for the entire house gets cluttered and disorganized? That can lead to things getting overlooked, […]
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May
May
It’s very easy to get overwhelmed by paper that comes into the house. Fortunately, there are ways to organize and combat the papers that repeatedly come into a house, in order to make sure that paper is handled efficiently before it has a chance to become clutter.
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Mar
Mar
Have you ever been desperately looking for paperwork in your house, only to remember that you shoved them in a drawer when cleaning the previous day? If you have a lot of household papers, the temptation will often be to hide them away. Unfortunately, while that may “declutter” your home, it also makes them nearly impossible to find. Here are some tips for organizing your household papers and locating them quickly.
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Mar
Mar
Do you want to declutter but often find yourself worried about where to start? Decluttering is a process—and sometimes it’s easier to do it with small, incremental changes rather than all at once. You can give yourself a positive boost of energy by setting yourself up with measured, achievable tasks. Here are some decluttering “quick wins” that you can complete in a matter of minutes.
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Mar
Mar
We have been sharing our tips on getting organized with members for over a decade now. Learn how simple changes to behavior or routines can help you live a simpler, happier life. We will help you tackle your most challenging areas when it comes to organization.
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Mar
Mar
Getting rid of sentimental items may sometimes be necessary, but that doesn’t make it any easier. Here are a few strategies that you can use to make the process better.
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Mar
Mar
There are all kinds of reasons we put off cleaning or decluterring our homes. Fortunately, none of those reasons are “you’re lazy” or “your a bad mom/spouse/person.” Just as fortunately: There are solutions to it all! Read on, and decluttering your house is almost guaranteed to be easier.
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Feb
Feb
Let’s face it: clutter is stressful. You know what’s even more stressful? Dealing with all that clutter! It’s a nasty catch-22 that keeps many of us stressed out, fatigued, and not as mentally healthy as we could be. Fortunately, there are solutions.
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Jan
Jan
If you ever feel stuck when it comes to work outfits; you’re not alone.
Having an organized closet is a great way to get ready to get back into work after the holidays.
Like any organizing project, this comes with a few challenges.
Here’s some tips for achieving an organized closet.
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Dec
Dec
You want to enjoy your home for the holidays — and that means making sure it’s clean and organized.
Here are some tips for getting a clean and organized home — or, more specifically, the mistakes you should avoid.
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Oct
Oct
Is your garage packed so full of things that you can’t even fit your car in anymore? You’re not alone. Many households use their garages for extra storage, but that doesn’t mean that your garage can’t be better organized and clutter-free. Here’s how you can get rid of the clutter and start making better use of the […]
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Oct
Oct
It’s impossible to be productive in a cluttered office. Not only do you feel distracted, but you often can’t even find the things you need. Luckily you can get started decluttering your office today — and why not? You’re obviously not going to get anything else done! 1. Take One Section at a Time It can seem […]
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Oct
Oct
It’s no secret that kids are not the cleanest little beings on the planet. They don’t know that they need to be, or that decluttering and keeping things neat and tidy can actually be a lot of fun. They need to be taught those things, just like any other type of skill their parents want […]
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Oct
Oct
It’s possible to declutter an entire house, and it’s possible to do it in a month. Not sure if that’s realistic? Here’s a plan for decluttering a house in one month, along with some specific tips, steps, and ideas to consider. That way anyone wanting to get their house looking great, or anyone who just wants to find things […]
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Aug
Aug
More Australians now regularly work from home in their main job or a standalone small business located at home. According to analysis by the Australian Bureau of Statistics data reveals that the number of employed people who work from home has risen from 20% to 30% in the span of 15 years. That’s nearly half […]
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Jul
Jul
Do you become frustrated and anxiety kicks in whenever you come home from work? You arrive home with toys all over, unwashed dishes, unfolded newspapers and magazines not placed in the rack, dirty clothes lying everywhere. Basically, your house is a mess as if a tornado has wreaked on havoc everything inside your house. Anxiety […]