Tips and Tricks for Decluttering and Organizing Your Home
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Fast Fashion and Clutter: How Overconsumption Is Filling Our Closets
To begin, let’s talk about the definition of fast fashion. Fast fashion is the term used to describe the quick production of garments in bulk to keep up with the seasons or ever-changing trends.
Bookshelf Organization Ideas to Refresh Your Space Without a Full Redesign
During certain seasons, you may feel the itch to refresh your home. While a full living room revamp may be exciting, it’s not always in the cards. Let’s start with the bookshelf.
How to Organize Shoes Without Letting Them Take Over Your Closet
Between athletic shoes, boots, sandals, heels, flats and flip flops, keeping shoes from taking over your closet can be a challenge. But no matter how many pairs you have, creating a system to keep them organized isn't too hard.
Holiday Decorating Ideas for Your Home and Table
Great design touches every one of our senses at the holidays. When you walk into a room, it shouldn’t just look beautiful - it should feel good, smell good, and be well lit.
Sell, Donate, or Trash? How to Decide When Decluttering
Sorting items into donate, keep, trash, or recycle categories is one of the simplest and most effective ways to streamline any decluttering project. This clear system helps you make quick decisions, reduce clutter responsibly, and ensure the things you keep truly support your home and lifestyle.
10 Statistics About Fast Fashion Waste and Why It Fuels Clutter
One of our readers asked that we include this information in our blogs. We agree that this topic is important to discuss, since many DIY renovators also are interested in putting in storage once the project is complete.
Asbestos in Older Homes and What to Know Before Renovation Projects
One of our readers asked that we include this information in our blogs. We agree that this topic is important to discuss, since many DIY renovators also are interested in putting in storage once the project is complete.
The Five Elements of Feng Shui and an Organized Home
Feng Shui divides the world into five elements. These include wood, fire, earth, metal and water. If you have a room that doesn’t feel quite right or comfortable, a good idea is to try balancing the elements to make it more comfortable.
Six Kitchen Organizing Mistakes and Easy Ways to Fix Them - Part 2
To continue to improve your kitchen’s function, we are offering a second part to the organizing mistakes and easy fixes series. These easy fixes make working in the kitchen that much easier.
Six Kitchen Organizing Mistakes and Easy Ways to Fix Them - Part 1
So much of what happens in the kitchen is done on autopilot. After unpacking on move-in day, for example, most of us never give another thought to where we put our silverware or how we arrange our spices.
Donation Ideas and Decluttering: What to Do With Your Stuff After You Let It Go
Most people have items they no longer use and aren’t sure what to do with them. Whether it’s clothing that no longer fits or is outdated, furniture that needs replacing, or old sports equipment, books, toys, or household items, these belongings take up valuable real estate in your home.
Project 333: A Simple Way to Create an Easy, Wearable Summer Wardrobe
The Project 333 challenge started in 2010. I live my life like this. Some people I see regularly realize that I repeat many of my outfits, I’m sure. But no one ever says anything, and wearing only 33 items makes me a little more creative when I get dressed.
How to Start Decluttering When You Feel Stuck
That’s right. Just start to declutter. Do one small thing. Easy and simple. Do one thing that leads to another. Don’t procrastinate. Just begin the process.
Plastic vs Bamboo Storage Containers for Home Organization
One of the reasons plastic is so popular as a useful material is that it is cheap to produce, adaptable, durable, and versatile. These are all reasons for its popularity.
How Organizing Your Home Affects Your Pet’s Mood and Behavior
I have a pet, a cat, and I regularly tidy up and go through the things he needs and loves. He doesn’t have a lot - he’s not a toy lover. But, he does have things I use regularly. This includes clippers, a brush, and definitely food, treats and medicine. Discard and/or reorder so that everything is fresh.
Decluttering Mistakes That Keep You Stuck and How to Avoid Them
Sometimes when we declutter, our results are less than expected. You still have too much stuff! You may be struggling with some common decluttering mistakes that many people make.
How to Declutter Toys: A Step-by-Step Guide to a Stress-Free Playroom
Simplifying the toys in your home will reduce clutter, stress, and improve the quality of your child’s play. This is Part 1 of 2 in an explanation of the meaning of toys, their importance, and the best way to declutter them.
8 Surprising Benefits of Decluttering Toys: A Parent’s Guide to Mindful Play
Simplifying the toys in your home will reduce clutter, stress, and improve the quality of your child’s play. This is Part 1 of 2 in an explanation of the meaning of toys, their importance, and the best way to declutter them.
How to Declutter Your Pet’s Belongings Without Guilt or Overwhelm
Recently, we have acquired a client who absolutely loves her dog. He is, as they say, the sunshine of her life. Nothing makes me happier than to hear her talk about how much she loves him.
What is Time Blocking? The Ultimate Guide to Managing Your Time and Clutter
When I was in high school, I had a friend who made a homework schedule on Sundays. No matter how much work she had, she always got everything done.

