We all have those items we would hate to lose, whether it’s an old collection of love letters or a cuddly stuffed animal you slept with as a child. The problem is, even those items become clutter when there’s too much of it. How do you tidy up without losing those memories? Make Use of the Scanner When going through old papers and essential documents, start by deciding which items are worth keeping. Scan and upload those documents to a service that will hold a backup you can’t possibly lose. ... VIEW POST

Decluttering your home is the easy part of the equation. Keeping it decluttered can be another matter entirely. How do you manage the mess before it happens so you can keep your home feeling the way it does after tidying up? It starts with building some good habits geared toward staying decluttered. Here are the hacks to get you started: Put Decluttering on Your Calendar Scheduling time to declutter your home every day makes it part of your routine—you’ll get in the habit of tidying as you go. ... VIEW POST

Decluttering can feel like an eternal problem. No matter how many times you set out to do it, it seems clutter tends to overtake you again. If this is your problem, it’s time to reconsider first how you see clutter. It’s time to kick the clutter habit to the curb once and for all! Read on to see how you can be clutter free. Change your Point of View If you live in a disaster zone, like an area that experiences floods or wildfires, chances are you already have a plan in place of what you would ... VIEW POST

Every home has clutter, whether you’re conscious of it or not. Some things are so small or insignificant that they get overlooked when you’re on your tidying up spree. These are the things that are the most insidious, seeming to multiply when you turn your back. Read on to find out several items you should throw out right now, without even stopping to think about it. Expired items Whether you’re talking about old antibiotic you didn’t finish or the spices in the back of the kitchen cupboard, ... VIEW POST

With so much excitement about decluttering lately, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and not to know where to begin. Rather than quitting before you start, how about trying these simple tips to help you tidy up your stuff, and by extension, your life. Make the Most of Your Drawers By knowing how to fold your clothes correctly, you’ll be able to see what you own at a glance, without needing a massive walk-in closet. Try the Marie Kondo method of folding your clothes first into a long strip and ... VIEW POST