Decluttering Tips & Tricks

Decluttering

Reduce clutter in your home—including paper clutter, unused clothing, and outdated housewares—with our expert advice on responsibly getting rid of the possessions you no longer need.

Modern sitting room
We Asked Minimalists Their Best Tips for Decluttering—Here's What They Said
Design: Cathie Hong Interiors; Photo: Christy Q
I Tried "Swedish Death Cleaning" and It Completely Changed My Space
Storage boxes in an attic
7 Spaces in Your Home You Shouldn't Use for Storage
Front entryway with mounted coat hangers and view into living room.
6 Entryway Items Experts Say You Can Declutter Right Now
how to dispose of a couch trade in
6 Items You Can Declutter Before Fall Without a Second Thought
mudroom with under bench storage
15 Creative Mudroom Storage Ideas
laundry room cabinet ideas
6 Laundry Room Items You Should Throw Away Now for a Fresh Start
Decluttering your home checklist
Decluttering Checklist: What You Can Throw Away Right Now, Room-by-Room
organized desk
10 Clever Products for Organizing Your Desk at Home, Work, or School
A woman placing items in bins in her car trunk
How to Organize Your Car Trunk Once and for All
mason jar storage ideas
16 Mason Jar Storage Ideas to Save Space
hat rack ideas
25 Hat Rack Ideas That Are Stylish and Practical
Barbie storage on back of door
7 Barbie Storage Ideas for Dolls, Accessories, and More
Junk drawer
5 Junk Drawer Items to Throw Away Right Now, According to Pros
bookshelf organization ideas
18 Bookshelf Organization Ideas for Stylish Bookworms
Woman decluttering clothing and other items
7 Items in Your Home Pros Say You'll Regret Throwing Away
diy storage ideas for small spaces
20 DIY Storage Ideas to Organize a Small Space for Less
dog food storage ideas
10 Dog Food Storage Ideas That Are Convenient Yet Stylish
Desk organized with shelves on either side with stationary boxes and baskets
40 Desk Organization Ideas for a More Productive Workspace
Retro setup with CDs in bookshelves
10 CD Storage Ideas to Organize Your Collection in Style
Woven Basket
Woven Baskets Are the Decor Item You Won't Want to Miss This Season
Coat closet with women's coats hanging
10 Entryway Closet Ideas to Finally Get You Organized
Clean and tidy living room
6 Home Items to Stop Buying—Because You Probably Have Too Many Already
under stairs storage ideas
22 Stylish Under-Stair Storage Ideas to Maximize Space
over the toilet storage brass
The 10 Must-Have Organizing Tools You Need for a Neat Home
office storage ideas
20 Office Storage Ideas to Keep Your Home Workspace Pristine
Clear, uncluttered kitchen countertops
How to Declutter Your Countertops in 4 Easy Steps
Two bookcases in a nursery
25 Nursery Storage Ideas to Organize Clutter in Style
Organized linen closet.
7 Smart Organizing Habits to Embrace in 2023, Says a Pro
power strip for corralling cords
How to Hide Cords on a Desk: 15 Ideas
Ready set refresh
Ready, Set, Refresh: Update Your Home for the New Year
hidden toy storage ideas
36 Hidden Toy Storage Ideas to Keep Your Living Room Tidy
Overhead view of a catch-all tray
5 Easy Habits to Help Keep Your Home Clutter-Free
Hair accessories on a pink surface
20 Ways to Organize Hair Accessories to Easily Find What You Need
Basket holding blankets in bedroom.
Keep Your New Year’s Resolution to Stay Organized With These Products
mail organizer ideas
18 Smart and DIY Mail Organizer Ideas to Reduce Clutter
Tree with lights
5 Ways to Properly Store Christmas Lights
A decluttered living room
3 Things People Never Want to Declutter, But Should
Hallway storage ideas
16 Hallway Storage Ideas to Try Yourself
Neat and tidy living room with minimal Christmas decorations.
How to Keep Your Holiday Must-Haves Neat and Organized
pillows and towels stored on shelves
22 Ways to Properly Store Your Pillows
Desk organization ideas showing a pegboard and floating shelves
30 Desk Organizer Ideas to Tidy Your Workspace
Organization for a kid's play room
34 Kid's Storage Ideas for Any Room
Organized home office with two desks
How to Organize Your Desk
White throw pillow and blanket organized in wicker basket in living room
How to Organize a Living Room
back to school
How a Pro Organizer Preps for Back-to-School Season
small pretend book charging station
12 Clever Charging Station Ideas to Eliminate Cord Clutter
organized living room
Refresh Your Space Sustainably With These 5 Tips
organization bins
9 Storage Products Pro Organizers Swear By
Jeans rolled and neatly organized inside wooden drawer next to houseplant
How to Fold Pants and Jeans
Patterned and cream-colored blankets folded on top of white bedsheets
How to Fold Blankets
Hats hanging on hook on wall in bathroom
How to Organize Hats
tangled cords
How to Hide All Your Cords, According to Organization Pros
A boho laundry room with a wooden folding table on top of appliances.
9 Practical and Pretty Laundry Room Folding Table Ideas
A father and daughter smiling at a chore chart
13 Actually Doable Chore Chart Ideas for the Whole Family
How to organize makeup
15 Smart Tips for Organizing Your Makeup
Household items being downsized and separated in wicker baskets
How to Downsize
Closet organized with color-coded clothes on hangers
How to Color-Code a Closet
Rolled and folded up socks organized with drawer dividers inside shelf
How to Organize Socks
Clutter of sentimental items and photos
10 Ways to Let Go of Sentimental Clutter
Woman taking a picture of shoes
The 8 Best Apps for Selling Your Stuff
organized closet
How to Declutter the Clothes in Your Closet
Placing denim clothing items into a donation box
Tips on How to Get Rid of Clothes
putting items into different piles
How to Declutter Your Home: 6 Best Room-by-Room Methods

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