Decluttering

Don't let small problems swell into hard-to-tackle issues.

Whether you joined the Cure on Jan. 3 or just yesterday, you’ve done amazing work this month.

It's also time to empty your outbox.

Spoiler: It's your linens.

Making plans to pass along your belongings to others who will use and enjoy them takes the sting out of letting go.

First, build a landing strip. Then, make using it a habit.

And don't forget to treat yourself to flowers!

Spend a little time loving on your favorite seat at home.

You don't need to finish your project today; just do what you can.

This is one of the best ways to add a bit of you to your home.

Make these three tasks part of your regular routine.

This trick will keep you accountable in the second half of the Cure.

You can do this anytime, at any pace.

Sadly, "decluttering" isn't a project that you can check off your list forever.

Choose your favorite room, or the one you spend the most time in, and sit in a place in that room you don’t usually sit.

The tidying expert has helped so many others.

Your inbox and your wallet will thank you.

A clean and a treat is a time-honored Cure tradition.

Go ahead and get rid of anything that has literally gone bad.

It doesn't even need to be a box. It could be an IKEA bag!

Focus on what’s doable and realistic.

A clever solution for all of that wasted space in your medicine cabinet.

If you're craving more shelf space or, let's be honest, need room for more books, there's one category of book you can ditch without regret.

It's all about being proactive and setting yourself up for success.

With a little creativity, it's possible to dispose of your old undies in a sustainable way.

Decluttering after something would have been used — but wasn't — is the best way to answer the question of whether you'll need something one day.

However much you might get done in bursts of inspiration, it's helpful to remember that routine decluttering efforts are just as important when it comes to maintaining a sense of order.

Even though the mess is contained, it has the potential effect that any mess can have on your psyche.

This weekend's project is not only going to leave you with potentially $50 more than you would have had, it will also help you make your kitchen more organized.

How you do this can be as quick and simple as a drop-off at a charity shop, or as detailed and fruitful as making for-sale listings for all of your stuff in good shape.

Today, practice this quick routine that you can re-enact anytime you're feeling like clutter is getting out of control.

This year, we’re on a mission to help you tackle spring cleaning on your time. Each weekday until April 13, we’ll guide you through a plan to clean and organize different areas of your home, but you’ll have the flexibility to choose exactly what to work on and how long you have to dedicate to the job. This is it! Our final spring cleaning mission.

Decluttering your summer stuff means setting up a house that's ready for all the fall festivities.

Because "Does this spark joy?" doesn't work for everyone.

This may be the secret to finally getting the home you've always wanted.

The easiest way to manage all the stuff that comes with getting back into a routine? Have less of it.

These smart strategies can make even the most chaotic linen closet look a little less cluttered.

Does your house get disorderly because people live there? Or because you actually have an underlying clutter problem that makes it unrealistic to keep everything in its place? Here's how to tell the difference.

This "necessary" paper clutter is still clutter. Here's how to halt the cycle and reclaim your space — and money.

Plus, I have five tips (that I learned the hard way) for implementing the “10 things” rule in your own home.

Have you ever had guests over and then for some reason needed to move a piece of furniture, like the ottoman or an armchair? You hope nobody notices the crumbs and missing LEGO bricks, but still blow your own cover by apologizing for the mess. It’s the housekeeping equivalent of getting caught with your pants down.

These minimalist principles can help you enhance the life you’re already living (yes, even if you want to own more than 10 pairs of shoes... for each season)

These woven beauties never go out of style!

There's nothing quite like visible, long cords to make a space appear more cluttered than it actually is. This super affordable product can help.

Besides new stacks of mail, paper piles almost always start with just *one* piece of paper that you leave out on your desk or the counter.

Even if you make an effort to keep your living room tidy, sometimes it still doesn't provide that calm, peaceful feeling.

And two more that she always has handy.

If it's still in your house, it's not potential money.

By simplifying your choices and minimizing hiccups, you can avoid irritation and channel all your energy into actually cleaning.

A quick scroll of my Instagram newsfeed seals the deal: Other parents can raise kids and keep their homes clean. What am I doing wrong?

These home organizing tips are grounded in learning how to feel comfortable choosing to keep what brings you joy, and getting rid of the rest.

A new survey explores Americans’ pandemic-era cleaning habits — and Marie Kondo would be so proud.

Read them, remember them, and get to work on making your home a more functional space.

This method puts you, not your things, in the driver's seat.

You can "declutter" it before it becomes clutter.

You don't have to be the person who ruffles through seven sunscreens to find the face stick that doesn't have scratchy sand on it.

With a cleaning framework in place, you not only know where to start, but you get motivated by watching your mess shrink along the way.

Even the simplest storage mistakes can get in the way of a tidy, efficient food prep space. Here, pro organizers share some of the most common mistakes people make organizing their kitchens—and how to fix them.

It's probably expired, and if you need to reference it again — someone else is keeping all the records for you.

Don't just toss it all!

It's weighing you down — and could even be a fire hazard in the summer months.