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Use the 80/20 Rule to Purge Stuff You Don’t Actually Need
The Pareto Principle is useful in practically any endeavor—including decluttering.
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How to Decide Whether to Donate Something or Sell It (and Where to Take It)
Figuring out what to actually donate is hard. It has to be useful, but you also have to get it where it needs to be.
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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.