As your work-from-home situation evolves from a temporary setup to an area that can serve you indefinitely, it may bet getting necessary updates and upgrades—but also accumulating clutter.

Shifrah Combiths

Oct 23, 2020

The Best Way to Declutter Is to Take Everything Out of a Room—Here’s Why

You get to experience the joy of a fully decluttered space and, in the pursuit of getting rid of stuff, there is no greater incentive. Here's how to do it.

Shifrah Combiths

Oct 21, 2020

The Easiest Way to Make a Small Bathroom Look More Organized

A simple way to prevent unsightly clutter, but also create a cohesive look, especially in smaller spaces.

Ashley Abramson

Oct 18, 2020

3 Questions I’m Going to Start Asking Myself Before I Get Rid of Something

By asking these three decision-helping decluttering questions, you can help reduce the regret that sometimes follows lightening the load of your possessions.

Shifrah Combiths

Oct 6, 2020

11 Genius Organizing Hacks We Learned on TikTok

The social media platform is not only entertaining, but also has a gold mine of organizing hacks.

Shifrah Combiths

Oct 3, 2020

These 4 Uni-Tasking Kitchen Tools Take Up Space, But I’ll Never Get Rid Of Them

Here's what they are and how they make my family happy.

Shifrah Combiths

Sep 28, 2020

Here’s What You Can Do With Everything You Decluttered—And Maybe Even Make Some Money

Decluttering Cure

It's tempting to toss everything you decluttered into the trash, but there are people out there that would love to give your stuff a second life. And it can be as easy as one quick drop-off.

Taryn Williford

Sep 27, 2020

If You Have a Hard Time Letting Go of Clutter, Try the “Box and Banish” Method

Decluttering Cure

The box-and-banish is a great way to practice living with less.

Taryn Williford

Sep 26, 2020

Partner

One Storage Solution Everyone Has at Home—But Maybe Shouldn’t Be Using

Decluttering Cure

The problem is when it becomes more of a reflex than a rule.

Taryn Williford

Sep 25, 2020

This Is the First Step to Decluttering a Really Big Mess

Decluttering Cure

Simplifying your relationship to clutter is about more than knick-knacks and old t-shirts.

Taryn Williford

Sep 21, 2020

You Can Streamline Your Sentimental Clutter with These 5 Tips

Decluttering Cure

You can't relish in the memories if those things are tucked in a dusty box in the attic.

Taryn Williford

Sep 20, 2020

Partner

You’re 20 Minutes Away From a Cleaner Fridge, Freezer, and Pantry

Decluttering Cure

The longer you ignore the black holes in your kitchen, the harder it becomes to cook, eat, and even just store a leftover delivery pizza without setting off a chain reaction that ends in your eggs crashing to the ground.

Taryn Williford

Sep 19, 2020

Removing This One Type of Clutter from Your Life Is an Act of Self-Love

Decluttering Cure

Earlier this year, I had my eyes opened to a category of clutter that I never knew existed.

Taryn Williford

Sep 17, 2020

Here’s a Game Plan for Decluttering Your Kitchen in 20 Minutes

Decluttering Cure

The kitchen can be such a black hole for storage, because everything in it feels necessary. When it comes to tools and cups and food storage containers, no amount feels like enough. And in your mind, you probably have a use for all of it.

Taryn Williford

Sep 16, 2020

12 Easy Ways to Prevent Clutter from Happening in the First Place

Decluttering Cure

While it's not always obvious which of today's things will become tomorrow's clutter, there are a few universal things you can do to prevent clutter in your home.

Taryn Williford

Sep 15, 2020

20 Things You Can Declutter from Your Entryway Right Now

Decluttering Cure

It's a great time to check in and make sure your entryway is set up for success—whatever that means these days.

Taryn Williford

Sep 14, 2020

The First Thing You Should Do If You Want to Declutter Your Clothes

Decluttering Cure

When you’re culling through a collection, you should spend your time thinking about what you want to live with, instead of what you can live without.

Taryn Williford

Sep 13, 2020

Partner

Try the “One-Room Reset” to Declutter and Make Over Any Space, for Free

Decluttering Cure

The one-room reset is a simple exercise that helps you not only reduce visual clutter, but also make over your space to keep things fresh and interesting.

Taryn Williford

Sep 12, 2020

If You Struggle with Paper Clutter, You Might be Missing One of These 5 Things

Decluttering Cure

Paper clutter is one of those things that seems so much harder to declutter in your head than it is in real life.

Taryn Williford

Sep 11, 2020

20 Things in Your Living Room You Can Declutter in 20 Minutes

Decluttering Cure

The best way to handle "everyday" clutter is to make tidying up a part of your routine.

Taryn Williford

Sep 10, 2020

9 Things No One Needs Anymore and Should Declutter

Ciao! Sayonara! Adios!

Shifrah Combiths

Sep 9, 2020

These 5 Rules Will Help You Declutter Anything, Anytime, Anywhere in Your Home

Decluttering Cure

These rules quiet all sorts of what-if and just-in-case excuses, leaving you with no choice but to make decisions that serve you and your home in equal measure.

Taryn Williford

Sep 9, 2020

When to Throw Away Your Old Food Containers, According to the Tupperware Expert

Each type of plastic container is made differently, so there’s no standard guide for how long you can keep yours around. But here's what the expert has to say.

Ashley Abramson

Sep 3, 2020

Try This Quick Weekend Project to Reset and Refresh Any Small Space

Weekend Projects

In an attempt to channel my energy into actions that actually produce calm and order, I've found myself not only addressing clutter, but also simplifying spaces at home where I can.

Shifrah Combiths

Aug 21, 2020

One Thing I Regret Decluttering—Because it Would Have Saved Time, Money, and Some Messes

I was in get-rid-of-everything mode that day I decluttered the garage. But here's the thing: I regret it.

Shifrah Combiths

Aug 19, 2020

Learn to Read the “PAO” Symbol to Help You Declutter Your Toiletries

We’re here to remind you that there’s a super easy way to keep your beloved bathroom supplies up-to-date and your medicine cabinet less cluttered.

Caroline Biggs

Jul 29, 2020

Marie Kondo Has an 8-Week Tidying Up Program, and It’s Free

Kondo is issuing her followers an eight-week organization challenge, and it’s totally free to hop on board.

Olivia Harvey

Jul 22, 2020

Real People Share Their Strategy for Downsizing (& It’s Advice Anyone Could Use)

Need to ditch some of your stuff soon because you’re moving to a smaller home? Or have you recently looked around your home and thought “What is all this stuff?” Whatever your motivation for wanting to declutter, you might find some useful inspiration with this advice — all from people who had to downsize their stuff when they moved into their current home.

Adrienne Breaux

Jul 17, 2020

The Ultimate Decluttering Guide: 130 Things to Get Rid of in the New Year

If the prospect of a shiny new year has you wanting to jump back onboard the KonMari-method decluttering train (à la Emily Gilmore in the Netflix “Gilmore Girls” revival), you’re in good company. The start of 2017 has us reimagining our homes as minimalist sanctuaries, filled only with joy-sparking essentials.

Katie Holdefehr

Jul 17, 2020

How to Organize a Small Apartment Kitchen: A 7-Step Plan

Kitchen set-ups often dictate the tone of the moments that make up our home lives—from the kinds of breakfasts grabbed during the morning rush to how often a home-cooked meal makes it to the table. Whether you’re starting afresh in a new place or you’re ready for a re-do of your current space, here’s how to organize a small kitchen so that rather than creating a Pyrex-wrangling, pots-and-pans banging mess out of you, it serves you.

Shifrah Combiths

Jul 16, 2020

Up Your Energy: Simple Workspace Feng Shui Principles to Try Today

When you’re busy working, it can be easy to let your workspace fall into a rut—I mean, who has time to redecorate their desk when they’re preparing for next week’s presentation? But because your work environment affects how energized you feel, taking a few minutes right now to optimize your workspace may just make your whole week more productive. Want to try it? Read through these five ways to improve and organize your desk according to feng shui—then get to work!

Katie Holdefehr

Jul 16, 2020

Cut Your Wardrobe in Half by Asking Yourself These 3 Organizer-Approved Questions

Host of HGTV's new show “Hot Mess House” Cassandra Aarssen says this can help you get rid of half your closet clutter.

Nicoletta Richardson

Jun 25, 2020

The First 4 Things You Need to Do to Declutter Your Closet

The trick to a stress-free declutter? Break down the process and focus on just the first few things you have to do.

Ashley Abramson

Jun 10, 2020

These 9 Redditors’ Marie Kondo-Inspired Transformations are Sparking So Much Joy

Check out these real makeovers for real inspiration.

Nicoletta Richardson

Jun 9, 2020

When the Rest of My Home is Chaos, a Clear Kitchen Table Helps Me Feel Calm—Here’s Why

I'm trying to learn to let go of a lot—but there's one small area of our house that I always make sure is perfectly clear.

Shifrah Combiths

May 21, 2020

Notes You Need: Here’s a Closet Decluttering Checklist You Can Copy/Paste to Your Phone

Use your note to keep track of exactly how you should declutter your closet, and it will make all the difference in staying on top of clutter in a way that feels sustainable.

Olivia Muenter

May 6, 2020

11 Work From Home Productivity Tips From Marie Kondo’s New Book “Joy at Work”

These takeaways will spark joy for you, too.

Nicoletta Richardson

May 4, 2020

Try This 10-Minute Tidy-Up to Reclaim Some of Your Mental and Physical Space

Weekend Projects

Your space—and therefore, you—will enjoy a little perk-up.

Shifrah Combiths

May 1, 2020

This One Small Change Instantly Decluttered My Kitchen

If you’re sick of staring at your countertops and feeling like there’s just too much stuff, here's a fix that takes just two minutes of your day.

Olivia Muenter

Apr 28, 2020

Before & After: I Organized My Parents' Cabinets From Cluttered to Streamlined

I’ve taken mental notes of projects that can be tackled in my parent's home—one of them being the kitchen cabinets.

Nicoletta Richardson

Apr 21, 2020

Here Are 4 Ways to Make Peace With Your Temporary Quarantine Clutter

When there are stacks of canned food on usually-cleared-off counters, and makeshift work stations in the middle of the living room, it can bombard you with an uneasy feeling that things are out of place.

Shifrah Combiths

Apr 6, 2020

So You’re Using Quarantine to Declutter. Here’s What to Do With the Stuff

Are donation centers open during the coronavirus crisis? What about charities like homeless or women’s shelters? We've got all the answers.

Ashley Abramson

Apr 5, 2020

The Secret to Decorating Uncluttered Yet Cozy Rooms

These bedrooms show off the secret to designing a minimal home that's still warm, cozy and comforting.

Adrienne Breaux

Apr 3, 2020

I Bet You Can Tackle Your Cluttered Living Room in Just 20 Minutes, and Here’s How

Set a timer and make sure you know where to look and what to look for.

Taryn Williford

Mar 18, 2020

I Threw Out These 16 Things When I Moved Back into My Childhood Bedroom

Parting with your stuffed animals is tough but fair.

Grace Cassidy

Mar 9, 2020

5 Things I Missed the First Time I Watched ‘Tidying Up with Marie Kondo’

I rewatched Marie Kondo's Netflix show one year later—here's what I learned about decluttering (and life!) the second time around.

Tara Bellucci

Feb 20, 2020

29 Things Nobody Should Keep in Their Under-Sink Kitchen Cabinet

Kitchen cabinets tend to get messy. But the cabinet under the sink has its own unique way of becoming a cluttered cave of castoffs.

Shifrah Combiths

Jan 26, 2020

6 Thoughts I Had While Reading Marie Kondo’s “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” For The First Time

It also made me want to run home and declutter, as is expected.

Nicoletta Richardson

Jan 9, 2020

Marie Kondo’s Best Advice for Dealing with Sentimental Clutter

And still preserve that spark of joy, of course.

Abigail Abesamis Demarest

Jan 9, 2020

Marie Kondo’s ‘Tidying Up’ Explains Our Anxiety Over Clutter

It’s no secret that clutter and anxiety are linked.

Marissa Hermanson

Jan 9, 2020

I KonMari My Desk Every Day Before Leaving Work—And It Sparks Serious Joy Beyond the Office

When it comes to her desk setup, Yasmin Lashley leaves no trace behind.

Nicoletta Richardson

Jan 8, 2020

The “Outbox” Method is a Proven Way to Make Decluttering Less Stressful

January Cure

The outbox has been a staple of the January Cure for many, many years—mainly because it just works.

Taryn Williford

Jan 8, 2020

How to Get Rid of Holiday Decor with Emotional Baggage, Plus 3 Other Seasonal Decluttering Tips

We’ve tapped two professional organizers who have shared their top tips for keeping holiday clutter under control. Here’s what they had to say.

Abigail Abesamis Demarest

Dec 24, 2019

50 Things Home Experts Say You Can Throw Out Right Now

Clutter, begone!

Lambeth Hochwald

Dec 22, 2019

Try This Pro Organizer’s 6-Step Plan for Decluttering Your Kitchen

You don't need to hire an expert or spend a bunch of cash on fancy containers to get your kitchen in working order.

Emily Shwake

Dec 10, 2019

5 “Clean Enough” Housekeeping Rules Every Messy Perfectionist Needs to Learn

In real life, the houses that seem perfectly kept probably belong to people who are satisfied with "good enough" rather than perfection.

Shifrah Combiths

Nov 25, 2019

The First 3 Things You Need to Do to Declutter Your Kitchen

If you can't declutter your entire kitchen all at once (who can?), here are the most crucial places, the areas you should start with first.

Shifrah Combiths

Nov 25, 2019

12 Things You Should Get Out of Your Fridge Right Now

National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day, which falls on Nov. 15 this year, is appropriately timed for a pre-Thanksgiving refrigerator refresh so you can make space for all the green bean casserole and pumpkin pie you'll be whipping up.

Shifrah Combiths

Nov 15, 2019

10 Small Truths That Will Help You Declutter Your Home

If you've been thinking that this is the day (...month...year...) that you're going to get your home in order, here is a little tough love courtesy of us here at Apartment Therapy.

Shifrah Combiths

Nov 11, 2019

The 10 Commandments of Every Minimalist Kitchen

For a kitchen to run smoothly, you can't suffer through chock-full cabinets or overflowing drawers.

Shifrah Combiths

Nov 9, 2019

4 Steps for Decluttering the Messiest Spot in Everyone’s Kitchen

Weekend Projects

This weekend, rather than ignoring that jumble of clutter, we're going to make it presentable and functional.

Shifrah Combiths

Nov 8, 2019

5 Things You Should Never Store In Your Lower Kitchen Cabinets

Lower kitchen cabinets are pretty prime real estate.

Shifrah Combiths

Oct 27, 2019

Where to Sell and Donate Everything After You’re Done Decluttering

September Sweep

It's a cruel, cruel reality: Even after you've sorted through your stuff and made tough cuts, decluttering isn't over until you get those boxes and trash bags out of the house.

Taryn Williford

Oct 15, 2019

Try the “Box and Banish” Method to Handle Your Toughest Clutter

September Sweep

We have a simple solution for separating the useful from the hopeful when it comes to your "just in case" clutter.

Taryn Williford

Sep 25, 2019

You’re Just 20 Minutes Away from a Less-Cluttered Fridge

September Sweep

You could play Bohemian Rhapsody, do the damn chore, and still probably be done in time for headbanging.

Taryn Williford

Sep 25, 2019