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The Only Guide You’ll Ever Need to Declutter Your Home (I Use It in Every Room!)

Charli Penn
Charli PennExecutive Lifestyle Director at AT Media
Hi! I’m Charli and I cover the secrets to better living and hosting at home, which include cleaning and organizing, entertaining, wellness, real estate, travel, and beyond. I always wanted to be a writer, just like my mom. I landed my first magazine job before graduating college and I’ve been a print/digital journalist for more than 20 years. I began my editorial career covering entertainment and then quickly discovered my passion was unlocking the secrets to a healthier, happier life at home with those we love, so I began to focus on reporting on relationships, wellness, travel, and lifestyle. My career has been spotlighted in the New York Times and Forbes and I’ve been an on-air personality and repeat guest, discussing things I love (like organizing and cleaning), on the TODAY Show. When I’m not writing or editing, I’ve moderated lifestyle programming at conferences and festivals with thousands of attendees, hosted travel and food TV series and a Webby-nominated lifestyle podcast, and interviewed icons like Oprah and Prince Harry. I love discovering simple ways to get more out of life — at home, at work, or on the go — and when I’m not out and about you’ll find me spending quality time with my husband and dogs, sitting pretty in my garden, or hosting themed gatherings for family and friends.
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published Aug 19, 2024
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Not only is decluttering an emotional process, but it’s also a big project to take on — especially when you’re not exactly sure where or how to start. The best and easiest way to declutter your home is to take it one simple step (and task) at a time. It’s what we do best here at Apartment Therapy, where our goal is to help you feel prepared and inspired to declutter and organize your home whenever you’re ready to begin.

The secret is to start in one room, and take baby steps toward your goal. You also need the right mindset and methods to help you get the job done, which is why we did all of the research on the best decluttering methods to try and what works best for you. 

So if you’re ready to do this (great!) our Complete Guide to Decluttering is the perfect place to start.

We took all the guesswork out of where to begin, gave you the four steps you need to do to get ready to declutter, and paired that with a room-by-room guide to getting it done. We know you don’t have a lot of time, so we’re giving you the bite-size tips to declutter quickly. And when you’re done, you’ll have successfully decluttered every room.

We’ve paired each decluttering checklist with winners from our 2024 Organization Awards to help you keep the clutter in your home at bay.

To get your copy of The Complete Guide to Decluttering, sign up with your email address below and we’ll send your copy along in minutes. Keep it handy to help you navigate decluttering any time of year.

The Easiest Way to Declutter Your Entire Home

Take decluttering one step at a time with us! Sign up now to get our room-by-room downloadable guide and get your home in order.

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