Aspirational clutter stems from holding onto items tied to an idealized self. It includes unread books, unused craft supplies ...

My husband Dave, bless his heart, has a talent for creating clutter. While he would insist that the little piles of his stuff around the house are not clutter, the dictionary defines clutter as “a ...

Have you ever visited a home that looked totally spotless? If so, the person likely either hired a professional cleaning crew or had a strong aversion to clutter. Believe it or not, having a penchant ...

When Cara Solomon, of Philadelphia, was moving into a new apartment 14 years ago, she knew one thing: She didn’t want to live like she’d been living. The move to a new two-bedroom, two-story apartment ...

Where the right method for the problem didn't exist, we have created and tested new ones with the help of experts in professional organizing to help you fix every clutter catastrophe in your home.

I think I have my house all spic and span for when guests come over, and when I see photos after the event, I finally see it.

Some outer-order experts argue that you'll do a better, quicker job if you clear clutter alone. That's certainly true for some people. They want to go at their own pace and make their own decisions.

Research shows clutter can affect focus, productivity and mental health. Decluttering may help reduce stress, improve mood ...

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