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Use the 90/90 Method to Purge (or Keep) Items You Only Use Occasionally
This rule gives you permission to hang on to—or part ways with—things you only use once in a while.
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The Best Items to Own for a More Organized House
I've been on a whirlwind mission to organize my apartment for a while now. Here are the things that have helped the most.
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You Should Try a 'Before and After' Approach to Decluttering
If you are a visual person and need a little cleaning motivation, this can help.
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Ask Yourself These Two Questions Before You Keep Something ‘Just in Case’
Use the 20/20 rule to figure out what you really need to keep.
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The Difference Between Peter Walsh and Marie Kondo's Decluttering Methods
These two organizational gurus have similar (but different!) approaches, so choose wisely.
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Try 'Decluttering at the Speed of Life' When Cleaning Is Overwhelming
Cleaning in shorter spans with a simple set of steps can make this whole thing easier.
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Three Ways to Double Your Bookshelf Capacity
You’ve got more books than bookshelf space—and more coming all the time.
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My Favorite Storage Boxes for Decluttering and Organizing Your Home
Sometimes all you need is the right tool to get you started.
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra
A premium robot vacuum that blows any Roomba away, and it's at its lowest price ever.
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Use the 'FlyLady' Method to Make Routine Cleaning Less Overwhelming
If cleaning your home feels like too much, this 15-minutes-at-a-time strategy can reduce your stress level.
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Throw a 'Packing Party' to Declutter Your Home
Pack up like you're moving—with a little help from your friends.
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: iRobot Roomba Combo j5
The vacuum and mop Roomba combo machine is 50% off right now.
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Use the '365 Less Things' Method to Declutter Your Home
Your home could look totally different in a year, depending on what you do right now.
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Understand Your 'Clutterbug' Style Before Organizing Your Home
Cleaning your home depends a lot on what your home is like—but also on what you're like.
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The Best Kinds of Hangers for a Small Closet
Cascading hangers are super helpful for organizing small closets—but each kind has pros and cons.
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Use the ‘Peter Walsh Method’ to Declutter an Entire Room
It's another way to get rid of stuff, but faster and more intense.
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The Best Products and Tools to Clean Up After a Pet
Maybe you can finally rid your home of the fur, stains, and odors that come along with your pet.
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Use the 12-12-12 Method to Finally Declutter Your Home
Getting rid of stuff can be frustrating. You need a system.
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The Easiest Way to Clean a Slow Cooker
Making food in a slow cooker is easy. Cleaning the caked-on mess of leftovers afterward is harder.
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The Best Way to Clean a Hairdryer (and How Often You Should)
Regular maintenance is good for your dryer and your hair.