Declutter

A post-holiday purge extends the season of philanthropy

Alicia DiFabio — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0800

Holiday decorations are being stored, a chaotic house returning to order, and resolutions being made for a new year. You may also notice that your child’s toy collection has multiplied. January is a great time to donate some of the excess and involve your child in post-holiday charity.

Tips on staging your home for a quick sale

Alicia French — Mon, 14 May 2012 09:18:00 -0700

Selling your home can be a stressful process filled with mixed emotions. Having it sit on the market for weeks on end doesn’t make the situation any better. With a few simple tips that are free or relatively cheap, you’ll set your home apart from the other options buyers will see to help you get a quick sale.

5 Ways to declutter your kitchen

Selena Dehne — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:18:00 -0700

Cleaning and organizing your refrigerator is easy. Unpleasant perhaps, but simple nonetheless. If something’s expired, you should pitch it. If there’s something you don’t want to eat or drink, it’s a no-brainer that you should trash it as well.

Moving planning guide

Kori Ellis — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:00:00 -0700

Relocating is never simple. Learn how to make your move easier with our packing tips, coping ideas and other suggestions to reduce the stress and anxiety of moving.

Declutter before you move

Kori Ellis — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 06:30:00 -0700

Get a fresh start in your new home by getting rid of useless clutter. By decluttering before you move, you won't waste time and space on things you're just going to get rid of later.

Host a home décor exchange party

Christine Bartsch — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:00:00 -0700

Clothing swap parties are a great way to refresh your wardrobe with your friends’ unwanted garments, but there’s no reason your home can’t get the same kind of makeover. Instead of tossing all that spring-cleaning clutter you've purged from your home, let your trash become someone else's treasure at a boho-themed home décor exchange party

Hoarding: When messiness causes stress

Karen Hawthorne — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:24:00 -0700

Have you watched the TLC show Hoarders and felt like it hit too close to home because of your messy office or overflowing closets and storage nooks? The need to save and stash items is more common that you might think. But taking steps to sort and organize can decrease your stress and even empower you.

Organizing tips from celebrity organizer Justin Klosky

Michele Borboa, MS — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:30:00 -0700

When busy celebrities need help organizing their life, they turn to a high-energy organizing professional who can streamline the organization process and help them maintain order. Justin Klosky, organization guru and founder of O.C.D Experience, boasts a growing list of upscale clients, including celebs such as Brooke Langton, Topher Grace and Bryce Dallas Howard. But you don’t have to be a star to have Klosky’s organization tips change your life. Here, he shares his organizing philosophy and top organizing tips.

5 Documents you can’t afford not to organize

Stephanie Taylor Christensen — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 09:40:00 -0800

You organize your cupboards, closet and basement once in a while, but how often do you schedule time to get your financial life straight? Despite our highly virtual society, there are still some financial documents that you must not only have on hand, but also be able to easily retrieve if needed. Jill Pollack, organizational expert, offers her advice for a clutter-free system on these five must-have documents.

6 Secrets to impressing home buyers

Sarah Kelsey — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 08:25:00 -0700

Are you trying to sell your home? There are a few surefire things you can be doing now to catch the attention of prospective buyers.

9 Ways to organize your closet

SheKnows Editors — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:59:00 -0700

It's time to stop procrastinating and finally bring some order to that war zone you call your closet. First, de-clutter you wardrobe -- weed out the shoes, clothing and accessories you haven't worn in the last six months and donate them or bring them to a consignment shop. Then, use these nine products to whip what's left into shape so you can find whatever you need, whenever you need it.