Imagine your home as a stage, where every item has a role. Ideally, none of them should be a drag on the performance. However, clutter sneaks in with stealth: a free mug here, an ancient seasoning ...

As we move towards the new year, many of us are itching to get the house organized and prepared in time for a fresh start in 2026. But what should we ditch and what should we keep? We've consulted the ...

You feel like you’re fighting a never-ending battle against stuff if you live with people who hoard broken toys, ancient magazines, and clothes they haven’t worn since 2012. Meanwhile, you have dreams ...

Asking how discarding an item fits with a person's goals can help them decide whether to keep it. MoMo Productions via Getty Images I recently helped my mom sort through boxes she inherited when my ...

Mental clutter often comes from unfinished loops — worries, to-dos and unspoken feelings. Try a five-minute “mind sweep” ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The pace of life in a family can be so hectic, now add to the mix some clutter in your household. Declutter a room in the house and it can last a while -- but when the clutter ...

Now and then I hear from readers who are facing a dilemma that strikes a chord with me personally. I’ve been there, I know what they’re facing, and I’ve discovered solutions that just might help. Dear ...

Professional organizers might define household clutter as a pile of unmade decisions. Money clutter is much the same. Those credit cards you no longer use but haven't closed? That's money clutter. So ...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A growing national "clutter-to-cash" movement is prompting Americans to take a fresh look at the belongings filling their homes, as rising interest in ...

Dear Eric: My house has become a mess – clutter everywhere – after going through a season of depression. I’m now in counseling, on medication and finally starting to feel better, but the mess feels ...