Decluttering
Get decluttering advice in news, features, tips and tricks collated and compiled by the experts at Homes & Gardens.
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EXCLUSIVE: 'Most people were never taught to tidy’ – Marie Kondo on the 4 crucial tidying mistakes to unlearn, and what to do instead
The inventor of the KonMari method speaks to Homes & Gardens on learning how to tidy
By Marie Kondo Published
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How to declutter kitchen cabinets and keep them 'forever organized' in 6 simple steps
Expert advice to turn cabinet chaos into calm
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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I tried the versatile 'Today's Top Three' chore challenge and loved its adaptability
You can make it as quick or easy as you like
By Rebecca Shepherd Published
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7 things the most organized people have in their closets – and what they always do first
Streamline your chaotic closet with ease
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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6 things that always make entryways look cluttered – and how to streamline like a pro
Prioritize function with these quick tidying tips
By Chiana Dickson Published
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How to make your home feel like your own again after hosting for the holidays, according to our editors
Restore calm and comfort to your home with our expert tips to refresh your space after festive chaos
By Charlotte Olby Published
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I used the Japanese low-waste concept of 'Mottainai' to organize my busiest kitchen cabinets and decluttered with ease
It's taught me everything can serve a purpose
By Rebecca Shepherd Published
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What is the Pile Decluttering Method? Our organizing pros reveal this 'functional, hands-on approach' will transform your space with ease
Feeling the January blues? Tackle your decluttering to-do list with this speedy and efficient method
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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What is the 1-3-5 decluttering method? I tried it before guests arrived and it cured my hosting anxiety
Plus, it made the task an absolute breeze
By Chiana Dickson Published
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6 types of clutter you will never find in a minimalist home – and how they manage to keep it all at bay
These things never worry minimalists
By Chiana Dickson Published
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I tried the chaos decluttering method – it's brilliant but better for smaller areas and definitely NOT for the easily overwhelmed
I gave the latest tidying craze a go
By Anna K. Cottrell Published
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7 golden rules for a clutter-free mudroom from professional organizers and interior designers
Keep this vital space well organized with expert tips
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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7 things everyone should get rid of on New Year's Day – why this quick clean-up is essential
While tidying may be the last thing on your mind on New Year’s Day, getting rid of these five things can help restore order over the stressful holiday period
By Chiana Dickson Last updated
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3 guilt-free ways to get rid of unwanted home gifts without putting them in the trash or selling them
Purge the guilt and clutter with these expert tips to find your unwanted gifts a new home
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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5 last-minute items everyone should declutter before Christmas day
It will stop clutter accumulating with the coming influx of gifts
By Chiana Dickson Published
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The brutal 5-second decluttering rule is brilliant – my minimalist self approves
This quick and fast rule is harsh, but it works
By Rebecca Shepherd Published
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What is the Organizational Triangle? Experts reveal it will help you clear mess hot-spots in your home
This method transformed how I organize my vital storage spaces
By Seraphina Di Mizzurati Published
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How to declutter items your 'fantasy self' stubbornly holds on to
It can make your dreams of a tidy, streamlined home come true
By Ciéra Cree Published
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Is your clutter overwhelming? 5 brilliant ways Zen Minimalism might be the key for a peaceful home
Find abundance in less without losing what you love
By Ciéra Cree Published
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9 things guests instantly notice in your home at Christmas – and why they can make or break your hosting experience
These organizer tip-offs will help you tidy these problem areas
By Chiana Dickson Published
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'The beauty lies in its flexibility' – how the Japanese idea of 'inyo-onyo' can turbocharge your decluttering
Appreciate the beauty that comes with owning less through this mindful lens into decluttering
By Ciéra Cree Published
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6 things experts urge you to get rid of from your messy laundry room without another thought
Clutter can make tedious chores harder
By Chiana Dickson Published
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What is Danshari decluttering? Experts claim it will help you ‘adopt a minimalist mindset rather than reacting to disorganization’
Let go of items that bring guilt, obligation, or nostalgia but no longer serve you
By Chiana Dickson Published
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My open-plan living space was permanently cluttered until I tried the 'Desire Path Decluttering method'
Loading my mess hot spots with storage solutions worked so well
By Chiana Dickson Published
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I clung to sentimental items before trying the refreshing Japanese concept of 'Mottainai' to organize my living room shelves and declutter with intention
It was great for tackling items I've held on to for a long time
By Chiana Dickson Published
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'A prescription for disaster' – 5 things that always make your basement look cluttered, and what to do instead in your 'make-it-go-away space'
Bring order to your basement with our pro decluttering tips
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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I didn't sleep well so I asked sleep experts to help me organize my cluttered bedroom – it was a game-changer and can vastly improve your sleep
Organizing my belongings mindfully was a real game-changer
By Ciéra Cree Published
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12 things that always make your shelves look cluttered including too many plants, trinkets and mementos – and what to do instead
Bring order to this vital storage space with our pro tips
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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Don't wait for New Year! Professional organizers agree toys are the one item you must always declutter before Christmas – and how to get your kids onboard
Prepare for a more altruistic festive season with this heartfelt tip
By Chiana Dickson Published