The cobwebbing method is a new decluttering trend that focuses less on the stuff itself and more on the stories behind it.

The premise of this method is a simple one; you reverse all the hangers on your clothes rail so they’re facing the wrong way ...

Parting with your things, however, can be hard even when you’re excited at the prospect of a fresh start. Picking some easy ...

A TIDY home means a tidy mind – but finding space for stacks of new toys, toiletries and other Christmas gifts can feel like ...

The simpler a method, hack, trick or tip is, the more likely you are to reach for it, and the more useful it therefore becomes. Yes, there are plenty of clever (and sometimes wildly creative) ...

Exclusive: Decluttering educator Shannon Leyko shares tips for getting organized after the rush of the holidays ...

The holidays are upon us and although they’re meant to be a time of joy and cheer, they can often bring stress and overwhelm. The unorganized drawers and random piles here and there that didn’t bother ...

Choose one spot in your home that needs some decluttering (something you feel can be done in one session), such as a basket in your living room that’s been collecting items all week, a junk drawer ...

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