If you have a hobby that uses materials, you probably have a “stash”. If your hobby involves equipment, you may have older models or versions. These are prime candidates for decluttering.
Ask yourself:
will I ever use this again?
Does it still meet safety or environmental standards?
Is it still in fashion or totally dated?
Is the quality up to [...]
Create a “landing zone” by the exterior door you use the most, whether that’s the front, kitchen or garage door. Use it to hold all the things you put down as you come in the door (keys, wallet, purse, car door opener…) and the stuff waiting to go out next time you go (library books, [...]
Every room in the house has some clutter – but some are worse than others. On the other hand, I spend a lot more time in some than in others. It’s a tradeoff between how much junk there is to get rid of, and how often I see it. If I were to pick Most [...]
Begin a process of positive change
Lift your spirits
Reduce your stress
Make your home seem bigger
Be proud to invite friends over
Make others happy by giving them your spare stuff
Reduce maintenance cost and time
Love and value the things you keep
Feel happier in your home
Create space for new directions in your life
You don’t have to do it all at [...]
Not necessarily ALL the counters, but clearing everything off the stretch of kitchen counter you use most for prep and baking makes a big difference in how easy it is to work. It makes for less cleaning, too, when you don’t have to wipe spatters off half a dozen doodads sitting at the back of [...]
