When you want to declutter, but you know that a lot of the decisions you'll face will feel emotional, it can be hard to start. Dealing with sentimental clutter can feel scary. As I decluttered truckloads of clutter from my own home, I faced many of these decisions, so I created strategies to work through these kinds of items. Here are … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2024
438: How to Make the Most of a Week With Nothing to Do But Declutter
A week with “nothing to do but declutter” feels like the answer to all of your house’s problems, right? But so many times, when these (rare) weeks actually happen, they end up flying by with little getting done. Today, I’m sharing how to make the most of weeks like this, realistically. Take Your House Back is on Sale! My books Want to be a … [Read more...]
FAQ: How Do I Declutter without Making a Bigger Mess
The number one frustration people have about decluttering is that they end up making a bigger mess. Traditional organizing strategies do often result in making a space worse before making it better, but my five-step No Mess Decluttering Process does not. It guarantees progress and only progress, and never a bigger mess. I had to figure … [Read more...]
437: There Really Is No Secret to Keeping the House Under Control
It’s so easy to fall into the trap of thinking there has to be another, better way to keep the house under control. Unfortunately, there isn’t. In this episode, we discuss: Balance relaxing and keeping on top of things Purposefully changing the location of some things without ruining the “where would I look first” to better utilize the … [Read more...]
FAQ: How do I get started decluttering?
How do I get started decluttering my house? If you're completely overwhelmed by the clutter in your home, the thought of doing the thing you desperately need and want to do (decluttering), can feel intimidating and unsolvable. Seeing where you are and knowing it's so far from where you want to end up can make those first steps feel … [Read more...]
436: Decluttering When You’re in Less Than Ideal Circumstances
I'm answering some questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com. The general theme is that it's hard to declutter when circumstances aren't ideal. Lucky for us, the No Mess Decluttering Method works in any situation. We live in an older home with zero closets, not for clothes, nothing for linens. I am struggling so hard with “take it … [Read more...]
435: Why Understanding the Layers of a Clean House is So Helpful
My Layers of a Clean House video (below) is my most watched video. It gets very different reactions from different people. Today, I'm talking about why it is so important to understand the layers of a clean house. https://youtu.be/Rx2Bh9n6VKc?si=PgmXi3zlYECh3fbx Take Your House Back is on Sale! My books Want to be a patron of the show? … [Read more...]
FAQ: How do I deal with new stuff coming in?
Christmas is such a fun time! I'm going to be honest. I'm not one of those adults who "doesn't want anything." I LOVE gifts. Giving and getting them. But let's talk about the reality of getting gifts when clutter is a natural struggle. If you've spent time and energy and effort over the year getting stuff out of your house, … [Read more...]