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Tips To Successfully Declutter Your House - Toledo Blade

(ARA) - Everyone does it. You stack, pile and store everything. And now, the closets are so full you fear for your life every time you consider opening the doors; or you can't find a pair of scissors in the junk drawer ...

Clean and declutter if you want to sell - Staten Island Advance

STATEN ISLAND, NY - ALL SHORES - Decluttering your home when it's on the market is the single most important task for sellers to undertake, local Realtors say. Although sales of existing homes here have slowed now that ...

Is decluttering giving you a headache? - The Vancouver Sun

Sorting through an overstuffed closet or garage is hard enough, but getting the junk out of the house is often the biggest headache of all. "I think the biggest challenge people have when I come in is what to do with the ...

9 Fast and Easy Decorating Ideas - San Francisco Gate

The most personal space in your home should be the coziest of retreats; and, since most of your time in this room is probably spent in bed, it makes sense to pay careful attention to your bedding - in terms of ...

For many graduate students, home is where the food is - Boston Globe

There’s a certain amount of humility that comes with being 30 years old and a graduate student. The stipend is paltry, the housing less than prime. And the prestige? Well, it’s hard to impress most folks ...

A fortune in junk: College 'Hunks' turned summer job into multimillion dollar business - Walletpop.com

There's a saying that "an idea by itself is worth nothing." but with persistence and a business-savvy work ethic, great ideas can pay off big time , even for students. Or in this case, hunks. Having discovered ...

Clutter: Shaping Our Lives and Our Legacies - Huffingtonpost.com

Reflections: This haiku, written in my journal this morning, originated from thoughts I've recently had that were less introspective, and more wondering about my legacy. I've imagined dying suddenly, and watching from ...

Inside the Lives of Hoarders Part 1 and 2 - Oprah

From the outside, our guests look like a typical American family. But, brace yourselves…what's going on behind closed doors will leave you speechless. They live in a 3,000-square-foot house that is filled ...

Cleaning magic insider tips from Joey Green - Examiner

Joey Green is a magician of sorts—the man knows everything about the chemistry of clean . His creative genius has been marketed in many books and we have him here at Home and Living today! Q.: Will you tell Home and ...

A vacation after the vacation - Detroit Free Press

Vacations play a critical role in maintaining our health. Time away from the stress of work and home lets us recharge mentally and could even improve our physical health. But then we return to the piled up e ...

Voting Question: What things should I sell at my garage sale?

In my room, I have a bunch of random things from little collections that I had when I was little (Backstreet Boys, Egyptian things, etc.) These things have been sitting in my room for awhile, and I don't look at them ever. I was thinking whether or not I would display these things in my house when the time comes, but I don't think I would (or I actually would and just cram in some random place adding clutter). My problem is attachment =] Half of these things I don't want to get rid of because I remember collecting them, but if I think about it, I haven't paid attention to these things for YEARS. I want to declutter, but it's hard to let things go! So basically, what are some good guide lines to follow to get rid of things to sell (and to get over the "memories" hahahaha)? Thank you =]You, my friend, are a first class A. Hole. more

Resolved Question: How/where do I start in in turning my home into an oasis? Need advice on decluttering/cleaning.?

I'm sitting here googling "declutter where to start" because I'm so overwhelmed! I want to turn my home into an oasis, but I can't seem to make headway. Years ago when I was single, I decluttered my whole house in one week, got rid of about 44 giant trash bags of stuff. I want to do this again, but it's frustrating because now that I'm married I can't go on the declutter rampage that I want to do! Every time I try I end up with another box for my husband to go through and then piles start accumulating all over the house again. I'm thinking about getting one room "perfect" and then going from there, but that will require paint and buying a rug. Any advice on where to start, what to do to get started on this task would be appreciated! Thanks, Kerry more

Resolved Question: If people have clutter in their home, does it look terrible?

I'm always embarrassed because I seem to have clutter in the house. I have a 9 yr old daughter who's into crafts, plush toys, etc. and they're all over the apartment. Then I see people who have no clutter whatsoever and the house looks like a show home. Is it possible to have that type of environment when you have children? I feel like a failure in that aspect because as much as I try to organize or declutter, it just comes back to haunt me. more

Resolved Question: My mom wont declutter or clean her house?

And my baby and I have to stay here for a week before my husband can come get us and take us back home 400 miles away. I cleaned the floors as much as possible but there is just so much STUFF! And they don't need it, don't use it but are either too lazy or unwilling to clean it up and throw it out. She will not get help to clean it and has all day every day to clean but she doesn't. The only thing wrong with her is arthritis and I've tried to clean it before but she gets really mad at me when I even bring it up. It's seriously not right for anyone to live in-- let alone my baby but I don't have a choice. Any advice? more

Resolved Question: What are the main things you look for when buying a house? Your pet peeves etc?

I'm fixing up our house to sell it and trying to declutter. I already have a realtor. I'm curious what other people mainly look for when buying a house. For Example: I like lots of light coming in the windows..I hate living in dark places and I hate it when the sink is on the very end of a counter and there isn't room on both sides dishes. What do you like/dislike?I meant 'for' dishes..oops. more

Resolved Question: How can I convince my parents to let me spend a week alone at our lake house?

I live in a very fast-paced city and have a demanding, stressful schedule, and I have a really strong desire to spend a week of my winter break up alone at our lake house in the mountains just writing, painting, and chilling. I've been inspired by Walden Pond and want solitary time in nature to reflect. I would send them a text or email every day just to let them know I'm fine, but would spend the rest of the time without the internet or TV and just declutter my brain. The house is only like a three hour drive from my house, and I'm familiar with the route, but haven't driven it before just because it's slightly winding and they're paranoid about me getting into an accident. I'd go up during the daylight before it gets snowy, and go to the store and get everything I need for the week, then not drive again. I wouldn't have anyone over. The house has a high-tech alarm system so nobody could break in. I have a health condition, but I can manage it myself for a week, and one of our neighbors up there is a retired oncologist who knows us well, so if I truly needed help I could go to him. There are medical facilities up there. It's close to a ski resort so they have all the things you'd need. I'm 17, and will be 18 next spring. Do you think this is an unreasonable request? I mean, we have the house and it's just sitting there empty so why not use it? How can I talk them into agreeing to this? I really need to go, so helpful answers would be appreciated.CC - I don't spook easily. I don't think it snows that frequently in the mid-morning, and the roads are maintained. Yeah, our house is slightly more plush than Thoreau's! :) more

Resolved Question: cleaning a cluttered house!?

I dunno what to do anymore.. we are clean the house is clean. its just little spots of clutter.... most of it is putting things outta my sons reach. so those areas look all cluttered. and we have tons of papers. to be shredded just dont have a shredder.we have boxes in the closet with some of the stuff that we have like sentimental and stuff. even that is getting all messy.what are some tips to declutter, it is all getting on my nerves. more

Resolved Question: How to de-clutter and prevent hoarding and bring myself to through things out?

I wouldn't consider myself OCD for hoarding as I don't have an awful lot of possesions. I have a tidy room and a bit of stuff in my closet and a few boxes in the garage, not a crazy messy house spilling with stuff if thats what one pictures of a hoarder(not too anxious about it too),but I am trying to declutter my life and need a little help here!I have in the past kept things because I think I will need them in the future habit from my mom i think, now I am trying to be ruthless because I want simplicity and space and organisation, should I throw away old school work papers/books too? more

Resolved Question: How can I get my wife to declutter our house from all of her stuff?

Voting Question: What are some good ways to declutter?

I just feel like my house has way too much clutter, but when I look at the whole big picture I get discouraged so I don't do anything. I need to figure out how to get rid of the junk/clutter room by room? Also do you have any organization tips, since we don't have a lot of closet space, etc? more

Resolved Question: how can i organize and declutter my home and sort things out effectively?

hi everyone~ok i have been ignoring the clutter and disorganization that i live in,i am trying to make a start,but when i do nothing seems to change,any efective ideas advice or motivation much appreciated. i live in an old house which is my parents that needs so much repair,so itend to have clothes in suitcases,and piles of stuff everywhere,i am going to sort out the clothes by getting them done in the laundrete because im so overwhelmed with stuff even when they come back they have no place,i am on a limited income and cant completely fix up the house and remodel it,any cheap ideas,another big clutter problem is piles of magazines and newspapers i keep them for reference as i am interested in the beauty industry,i have no place to store them,i just cant cope with everything i have piles of bags with stuff and no where to put them i got in a bad rut,i also have stuff belong to my parents that i cant throw out as they are sentimental but they are adding to the clutter,if anyone has any thoughts on how i can tackle or get out of this please thank you more

Resolved Question: How to live on less, save more money?

This might be helpful. This is for those who are trying to get through the reccession. To do this on a long term basis, decrease all unnessecary expenses. Instead of driving, carpool, walk, ride a bicycle or take public transportation. (1)Take a look around your house or apartment. Go through every room and get rid of the things you don't need. Your stress levels will plummet as you enter into clutter free rooms for the first time. Declutter! Sell all of your unwanted items to a thrift store (You keep landfills free of rubbish and you save more money). By selling your unwanted items to thrift stores, it aslso helps those businesses get revenue. Keep them to the the essentials (You need food, water and shelter to survive). (2)Closets:Clear out all of your closets. Ten outfits of clothing is plenty for one person. Sell all unused clothing to a thrift store (as well as closet hangers). It saves space and time for packing if you are planning to travel. (3)Food. Buy food in bulk. It lasts longer, you save more money and you lose weight without even thinking of going on a diet. Avoid grocery stores (they are too pricey). (4)Repair and maintenance. Repair your clothing by sewing. Have your purses repaired too. (5)Shopping. Buy all clothing at a used clothing store (Department stores charge more). (6)Internet. Use the Internet at a public library instead of at home. (7)Suitcases:Replace them with backpacks (You travel lighter and it saves you more time, money and effort). By doing so, you save a lot of time, money, effort and space. Your stress levels will plummet and you have a clearer head and more freedom (more quality time to spend with friends and family). Having less is better. Trying doing this on a long term basis. Here is one more suggestion: By spending less, put all money in your bank accounts to pay off all expenses (bills, debt etc). more

Resolved Question: How do I declutter my house before moving?

I will be moving in a couple of months and I was wondering how do I get rid of the clutter around the house? My husband and I are living in a four bedroom house, it is just the two of us, we will be moving into a smaller house. How do I know what furniture and misc. to keep and what to get rid of? more

Resolved Question: Do you have any tips to help me re-organize, declutter, downsize my house (empty nest)?

I need to streamline my house a bit. It's amazing how much stuff a family can accumulate, we've lived here since 1981, and have recently become 'empty-nesters'. I'd love to learn about how other people have 'decluttered'. more

Voting Question: What to do about shopping bags?

Every time I get home from shopping I just leave the bags full of the stuff I just bought on the floor and it adds to the clutter. I'm going to declutter my house but I'm not sure what to do about all the clutter I get from just going shopping. I use the things I buy but if I don't need what I bought right that minute, it will just sit there and take up room. So what should I do?? Usually what I buy I need like clothing and other things more

Resolved Question: Suggestions to reduce stress in the home?

My wife and I have recently noticed the level of stress in our home has increased. Much of it is related to our jobs (my company is in Chp11 so job security is an issue, her company is having issues also). We have two children, ages 10 months and 3 1/2, they are an absolute blessing, but keeping up with them can be challenging. Our mornings are rushed, and our afternoons are rushed to figure out and prepare dinner, play with and get the little ones down for the night...then we are exhausted and feel like we are letting ourselves and our house get further and further behind. Any ideas or suggestions from others out there in similar situations? Need ideas on how to better organize our time, declutter our home and lives, and learn to relax. more

Resolved Question: Am Attempting A Total Declutter!!?

Hey all I'm hoping to move into a 2 bedroomed house by the middle of june; and I'm intending to declutter my bedroom, which still has a load of stuff from uni etc. As I don't drive, I'm slightly worried as to where to put all stuff that can't just be chucked in a regular bin. Does anyone have any idea how I can declutter with some amount of organisation? Thanks! Marissax more

Resolved Question: Should I sell the baby gym/playmat now too?

OK so I'm about to move house and trying to both declutter & raise funds for stuff we need by selling a lot on eBay. Things like the bumbo, the lindam door bouncer, a kick & play toy etc are all going. I'm in two minds as to whether to get rid of the baby einstein play gym - my son sits unaided but still uses this ocassionally, but I'm wondering by the time we move will he notice? I highly doubt it. He's 8mos now and we're moving in about a month. When did you stop using/ get rid of the play gym ThanksLynne you're welcome to the bumbo - its a lilac one too!! I'm sure we can work out a way with good 'ole paypal xwho knows if/when next time will be, I'd rather buy again if needed and clear space now, no position to hoarde! more

Resolved Question: Book search for cleaning book, or decluttering book, that has sample rooms, HOW LONG IT TOOK (hrs), and then?

Book search for cleaning book, or decluttering book, that has different rooms (bedroom, basement, etc), HOW LONG IT TOOK (hrs), and then how it looks when done. My need is the How Long It Took to Declutter portion. Might be a TV Show book, ie. Clean House, TLC shows, etc. more

Resolved Question: How can I help my family declutter our house?

We've got so many papers, antiques from my grandparents' house (after they moved to assisted living facilities), and just JUNK in general. I want to help clean but I never know what papers or documents are important, and I really don't want to throw out like a bill or something... We're trying to move all my grandparents' stuff downstairs to the basement, so that's slowly getting taken care of... But yeah. The problem right now isn't mopping or vacuuming-- the problem is getting rid of junk! Thanks for your help. more

Resolved Question: i need some advice on housekeeping?

im really bad at housework etc i hate it although i do like having a clean tidy home i find it hard to maintain as i have 3 young children it has now become quite bad and im embaressed of my house dont think its ever been this bad im clean dont get me wrong i clean i just dont declutter or tidy away now there seems to be stuff everywhere evry cupboard is full every draw theres stuff everywhere and then there are clothes in the bedrooms again everywhere i just dont know where to start and i feel i wanna get it all sorted now had a bit of a reality check when i realised that im soon to be 25 and i shouyld be grown up enough to take care of my house by now but i just dont know how to do it where to start im sure you can tell by what ive written already that im not organised enough for routine and rotas ive tried really hard i have tried fly lady but its the motivation that i lack i look at what needs doin i write lists rotas everything but dont do it please help any advice welcome x more

Resolved Question: Where is the best way to start to declutter a house with four kids under 14?

I've been married almost 15 years and moved here almost 10 years ago, we have four kids ( 14,11,9&7). They are all in school and I babysit for a preschooler who is here most of the week. Where, when and what would be your advice on the best place to start really decluttering and starting a routine for my house and I, help! more

Resolved Question: For mums of multiples...should i be dreading the crawling stage?....and...(lots of qs warning!!)?

....any tips on how to prepare my home / body / mind / teenagers for when my twins start crawling? i know the general drill with singletons...stair gates/declutter/remove dangerous objects etc, but are there extra things i will need to consider with twins? is it gonna be a logistical nightmare? my house has 3 levels...kitchen/living room/bedroom on different floors not by choice. wouldnt it be easier if one of them started crawling a few weeks before the other? what were ur experiences? more

Resolved Question: advice; moving in 11 weeks?

any tidbits on moving this far out. I will be gone two weekends between now and then. I have not moved in 22 years however I am organized and declutter all the time. I don't have anywhere to put the packed boxes short of piling up my house. How much should I do now? I would like to pack boxes according to the rooms I am putting them in and then have a color chart for each box to where everyone knows where to put them. I also think I am going to move my kitchen the week before so I can have a pot of chili waiting for those moving us. I don't want to wait too long however I don't want to be rushed or stressed either. Thoughts? TIA more

Resolved Question: decluttering how do you do it?

hi all I have just had my house redecorated - it really needed it and I saved hard and now its lovely. however i now need to declutter and i cant do it. I find it impossible to throw out nice stuff - even if its going to goodwill I feel I should hang on to it "just in case" for instance i have over 40 pillowcases and 30 pairs of shoes and bags uncountable. please could you tell me the best way you found to get rid of stuff you no longer need. for instance i have a study full of books half of which i will read again - it would break my heart to give them away but with space needed - i have to be brutal. another for instance - i have lots of half used lipstick and makeup pencils should i just throw then away? with two growing daughters (twins aged nearly 4) - i want to teach them how to be tidy and be able to get rid of stuff when they need to. i suppose i am a hoarder at heart and i want to stop. any ideas? thanks palssorry didnt mean to put this in to languages - yes i go to alot of garage sales over here we call them car boot sales - and i have double of everything - i have 4 pairs of half worn tennis shoes 4 black patent leather bags etc etc. i dont have loads of money and i wish i could declutter so i could see what i have and then buy to compliment what i have. we cant write stuff off on taxes here.one of the main questions i have is should i throw out 3 of the half used pairs of tennis shoes and all of the half used make-up - i have make-up going back 15 years - help. i tried that website and am getting hopeful and also less depairing that i am not alone thanks. more

Resolved Question: How do declutter the house?

any tips, advice more

Resolved Question: help with decluttering the house?

what are some ideas to declutter a house and make it look great because i tidy up the lounge and it still looks messy. more

Resolved Question: Housewives - Do you find that your home looks lovely then...?

you start cleaning out the cupboards / drawers and hidden places and think my god! I like to keep my house neat and tidy, but dont alway get the chance to declutter drawers etc... and I was digusted with myself to all the rubbish and dirt I found. Is anyone else like this? God I feel so dirty now lol! Deb E - Agree with you 100%! I work part-time from home, have a two year old and one due in October, and my Hubby hasn't a clue what hard work is put into running a home lol! more

Resolved Question: I am trying to organize and declutter my house. Any tips/ideas to help me get started?

I guess I am wondering, how do you motivate yourself to do this? What strategy do you use when you are working on a big organization project? more

Resolved Question: want to sell some records and some books need a site to check how much they are worth?

would be very grateful if you could help me with this one need to declutter my house more

Resolved Question: how is the best way to declutter the house.?

because i am sick of stubbing my toes on objects that my partner keeps moveing from one spot to another.driveing my nuts. more

Resolved Question: How far along were you when you started nesting?

I'm 28 weeks and for the past week I have been going crazy over house work... Cleaning my carpets like a mad women, giving tons of stuff to goodwill just to "declutter".. baby proffing my house, trying to get all of his things clean and ready for him....etc.... etc....etc... So, I assume this is what they call the "nesting" phase? When in your pregnancy did you do this? more

Resolved Question: Refreshing my small appartment?

I have a small appartment, and it's very cluttered, and I want a new look. I can't paint because I rent, but what are some ways I can give my house a fresh look and declutter? more

Resolved Question: Serious Question for the environmentalists...?

Okay in my area we have one of the largest landfills where 6 states, plus places in Canada send their household wastes. And this landfill is rapidly filling up. Of course, no one else wants a landfill in their back yard. Most of the junk in our home is not suitable to be donated, nor is it something that is recyclable or can be put into something else, nor is it a case where someone would want to buy these broken down items. A lot of these are things like old broken electronics equipment and various outdated technology and odds and ends, broken toys, old junk that really needs to be gotten rid of. So, short of keeping it in my house or burning it, or wasting a lot of gas to drive it to a center that takes things like this (no place within 2 hours drive from our home), what options do we have to de-junk and declutter our homes? It seems like we would have to toss these things in a landfill. more

Resolved Question: What works for you? Decluttering... details?

What tips or advice do you have to declutter? Are you a 5 minute a day person.. do you have your own unique way of keeping your house clean? Just looking for idea's want to try something new so please help me!! ThanksYard sales are never worth it! but they are soo much fun!!! more

Resolved Question: how to I declutter my house?

Resolved Question: how to declutter a house with so much collections over 15 years?

Resolved Question: question about cleaning services?

I have a baby and the housework is taking a back seat right now. I am trying to do little by little but it just seems like so much. My house is so cluttered. How do cleaning services work? I have used a service in the past and they just cleaned but I need decluttering. Does this come with the service or do I need to find a special decluttering service? The main problem is our home office. How can I trust a service to come declutter for me and not steal?Also what do you think the price would be for a 1600 sq ft home? more

Resolved Question: Any constructive comments on this home for sale appreciated- we have to sell after only one year here?

Please check out this link- http://s250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/sreshowtime/ We have only been here 1 year, hubby has been downsized and we plan to leave this city. The home is on the market. I have tried to depersonalize and declutter. And I am very neat and clean,Very limited funds for any additional changes. Could re paint the 2 bedrooms at this time. Can not buy 'new' furniture, nor do any more remodeling. The master bath was just redone. If you would care to comment about what you see it would be appreciated. You might not like our personal belongings, but what is your overall thought on this house. Can't do much about outside, as it seems to snow every other day! Now this house is in Wichita Kansas, and from being here only a year, I don't know what these people consider 'in'....country decor seems to dominate....and so does boring beige. Care to help? Leave comments! Thank so much for your time...have a great day! more

Resolved Question: How do you handle clutter in your home?

I have a hard time with clutter. I try to declutter, but it doesn't seem to work for long. In my house, an empty flat surface is an invitation to pile something on. What methods do you use to declutter?I am very interested in getting it taken care of. Once it's gone, it will be a lot easier to prevent from returning. more

Resolved Question: I'm disorganized and cant keep things organized?

I am so disorganized and cant keep anything together. My house is clean but cluttered. I throw things away all the time but I can't keep the clutter from coming back. I feel like I clean and cook all the time but it does no good. I start cleaning in one room and end up in another without finishing what I started. Any ideas on how to declutter my house and keep things organized. I've tried fly lady but I work 3rd shift 12 hr shifts so its a bit hard to clean everyday.. Any suggestions would be great. My son does help out he does the dishes on the days that I work and takes out the trash and puts cloths in the dryer for me. I am really thankful for that. But together we mess up more than we clean.. more

Resolved Question: Should I decorate my house for the holidays even when its on the market? Isn't the whole point declutter?

Resolved Question: Is it a buyer's market or a seller's market now?

I am gonna take the winter to clean out my house and declutter to prepare for selling my house for Spring 2008. What is the market like now? Trying to figure out if it is gonna be a loss for me to do this? more

Resolved Question: i am in serious need to DECLUTTER. Any tips how a hoarder can part with her stuff?

I keep everything mostly for sentimental value. my possessions bring back such fond memories and that makes it hard for me to part with them...whatever it may be, even clothes, even my daughter's stuff, teddies, cute little baby socks etc. I can't keep everything! I really need to start letting go. I have to move to a smaller house so it won't be practical to take everything with me. Over the last few weeks i have managed to give some clothes to the Charity shops, but i notice it is easier to part with newer things rather than older ones. So the charity shops get my new clothes and i keep the old ones ~ for sentimental reasons. Is anyone else like this? How can i let go without too much pain? Thanks x more

Resolved Question: What do you do with all the old magazines you dont read anymore ?

Help! I am Decluttering my house and there's too much stuff lying around I just don't know what to do with them. I have just too many magazines, and everytime I try to clean or declutter them , I read them instead ! I scan them to see if there s anything useful I may cut and keep and this could take hours and the mess is still there ! WHat do you do with all the old magazines you dont read nut cant bring yourself to throw them away? more

Resolved Question: Belong to FlyLady.net. Need a different way to declutter. Not so overwhelming.?

I have an extremely cluttered house. I also receive FlyLady's e mail. What I need to do is to declutter my living room by the end of this week. I am receiving some new furniture and it goes there. Right now, I could not fit the new furniture in the living room. I also need help beginning to declutter my whole house. I have lots of clutter. I have gotten rid of 99 gallons of clutter and there is still more. However, I am beginning to be overwhelmed. What can I do? more

Resolved Question: How can my husband and I declutter a 900 sq ft apartment that's clearly too small for us?

We are a childless couple and live in a small apartment. It's a 2 bedroom apartment with an open concept living room/dining room and a small kitchen. I study from home and my husband works from home, so we've managed to cram 2 computers in our place, and a whole bunch of my husband's other stuff. Since he started working from home, he had to empty his office and all of his office stuff came home. We've already filled up our storage locker, his office (that's the second bedroom) and there's even stuff in the living room. We don't know what to do. Ideally, we feel like we definitely need to move in a house, because once we have kids, we're going to have to. But, in the meantime, what should we do? I'm thinking maybe rent a public storage space, because I think we definitely need one. more

Resolved Question: Are you surrounded by clutter?

What I'm really asking is, do you have too much "stuff?" I am starting to declutter again today and find myself overwhelmed with stuff. Stuff. In fact, from when we moved into this suite from the last suite I have 2 boxes of undisplayed ornaments. I don't mind having little ornaments and trinkets on a few surfaces, such as the top shelf of my desk. But ornaments and "stuff" (there we go again) are overtaking the apt. My dining table is covered with stuff. The funny thing is, I am a very organized person. Things are genreally where they should be, but I am no match for stuff. For the longest time I have only brung into this house what is needed, what we use. What I need to do is get rid of stuff. Share your tips! Anything! What do you do about stuff? How much can I actually put into storage?I've been to flylady numerous times, I'd say she's good for the beginner, but I need something, almost more drastic lol. I think I can do this, I just need to be tough about things that can stay. I am gonna work on that this month. It's something that's been bothering me for a while. more

Resolved Question: do you hate throwing anything out ?

i recycle what i can , but i'm looking round my house and think it needs a bit of a declutter anyone else like me lol ? more

Resolved Question: Where do I start to declutter my house?

I have quite a bit of clutter in every room. This clutter is mostly paper. There are some boxes and there are some things that belong other places such as the things on the kitchen counters, the things on the dining room table etc. The carpet was removed last November and this caused the furniture to be removed and then replaced. It is not placed the way I plan to keep it; it is just in the house instead of outside. I have so much clutter that it is overwhelming. I start in one room decluttering, but I become overwhelmed because of the seeming lack of progress ( I know that there is some progress, but there is such clutter that I become overwhelmed and stop.) I have tried to take one room a week. I have decided to take my smallest room and then clean and declutter it, but there is so much there that this idea is not working. I need to focus on something smaller just to start. Any help will be appreciated. more