You might things certain things are needed for a future occasion or emergency, but often it's causing clutter rather than serving a purpose. Here's what to toss—and how.

After one ski slope was tackled, it empowered me to move on to the countertops. The Halloween candy went into more aesthetically pleasing and functional apothecary jars. A bucket of assorted food and ...

A decluttering checklist serves as a guide when you're ready to purge items. Finding decluttering checklists online makes the ...

Key Points Break big decluttering projects into small, scheduled tasks so you don’t get overwhelmed.Group similar items ...

The new year is a peak time for us to feel the urge to purge, according to decluttering expert Amy Revell from ...

Clearing space in your home clears space in your brain. Research suggests that clutter can cause stress, and experts say to stay focused ahead of the holidays. “Now is not the time to take every item ...

This method makes you examine the items you actually use – and the ones that are just wasting space ...

Americans are drowning in stuff. With the ease of online shopping and access to cheap goods, our homes are filling up with clothes, kitchen gadgets and knickknacks. In fact, our houses are so full ...

Journalist-turned-wellness entrepreneur (and bibliophile) on how to approach this most difficult of decluttering tasks.

Apple Notes organization relies on search filters like checklists and drawings; a custom Smart Folder flags unchecked items for review.