Controlling Clutter

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What is the Buy Nothing Movement?

Join a community of giving and abundance.

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9 Habits That Keep Your Home Tidy

Develop decluttering routines you do without thinking.

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Essential Moving Checklist

The sooner you start, the smoother things will go.

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4 Things Around the Yard Wasting Money

Take an outdoor audit—you may find some surprise savings.

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Feeling Overwhelmed? Try These 7 Easy Organization Tips

A few decluttering steps can help you relax significantly.

A couple packs moving boxes.
How to Stay Organized Ahead of a Move

Packing all of your belongings and getting to your new home can seem daunting.

A wood junk drawer.
How to Reign in the Junk Drawer

Drawer in the kitchen or office where miscellaneous items get tossed day after day.

A garage sale sign on a tree.
How to Organize a Community Garage Sale

A community garage sale is a chance to sell unused items that you're looking to purge.

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How to Organize Your DIY Projects

As the saying goes, “Getting started is the hardest part.”

A messy living room with a woman sitting on the couch.
How to Declutter Your Home Room by Room

Clutter makes things hard to find and leads to stress.

How to Hide Kitchen Clutter

10 ways to find your kitchen again.

An organized garage.
8 Questions to Help You Declutter

Sometimes, it seems like storage areas begin to shrink when you aren’t looking.

A row of VHS tapes.
50 Things to Throw Away Right Now

From take-out menus to old paint, here's what you can toss.

An organized garage with lots of storage.
8 Garage Organization Solutions

The garage is often the last place to get organized.

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6 Ways to Make Space on a Small Vanity

Make the most of even the smallest of vanities by following these simple steps.

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7 Day Decluttering Challenge For Beginners

Upgrade your whole life with one week of organizing.

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What Do You Really Need In Your Spice Rack?

Focus on the things you really use.

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8 Habits that Will Make Your Home Tidier

Keep your home clean and tidy by cultivating these habits!

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The KonMari Tidying Method for Beginners

Learn the basics of this popular approach to decluttering.

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7 Things You Should Get Rid of if You Live in a Small Space

Decluttering is crucial in tight quarters.

The Best Appliances for Small Spaces

Bigger isn't better when it comes to your appliances.

Cluttered office space
Clear Clutter from Your Home and Life

Clutter creates chaos in your finances and your life.

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How to Eliminate Paper From Your Home

Here are tips for reducing the paper clutter in your home.

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How to Hold a Yard Sale

It takes more than emptying your closet onto the driveway.

How to Make an Annual Home Maintenance Calendar

Keep your home in shape with easy maintenance throughout the year.

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Control the Clutter and Organize Your Garage

Learn how to control the clutter, and start using this space again.

cluttered pile of electric cords and cables
How to Hide Electrical Cords

A few simple tricks can help you untangle the mess.

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How to Spring Clean Like Marie Kondo

Give your home organization a serious upgrade.

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Fold Clothes Like Marie Kondo

It's different than the way we learned as kids.