This rule, which limits any new purchases until similar items are offloaded from your inventory, is a simple and effective ...

January is a great time of year to pick off decluttering projects, big and small. The new year, new you vibe can transform a task you’ve been putting off into one you cannot wait to cross off your ...

The holidays are through and it’s nearly time to get back into the swing of normal life — but you might be feeling overwhelmed by the state of your home. Luckily, decluttering educator Shannon Leyko ...

The first days of the new year will arrive quietly. The calendar flips, but our spaces are still holding onto December. Extra layers, half-put-in away gifts, the subtle weight of things that don’t ...

Panic decluttering feels urgent and messy, often leading to rushed decisions and regret, while intentional decluttering uses clear rules and focus. Slowing down with timed sessions and simple ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Burnout stems from chronic overload. Effective new year preparation involves clearing space ...

Americans are drowning in stuff. With the ease of online shopping and access to cheap goods, our homes are filling up with clothes, kitchen gadgets and knickknacks. In fact, our houses are so full ...

Is it the most wonderful time of the year or the messiest? It’s a hard call. Getting ready for Christmas isn’t always easy (have you found Mom’s gift, yet?), but taking a little time out to declutter ...

One of my favorite holiday stories is “Good Housekeeping,” a Bailey White public radio commentary from some years back. It’s about White’s comic struggle to clean up her elderly mother’s house for ...

Clearing space in your home clears space in your brain. Research suggests that clutter can cause stress, and experts say to stay focused ahead of the holidays. “Now is not the time to take every item ...