Dana K. White

A SLOB COMES CLEAN

Reality-Based Cleaning, Decluttering, & Organizing

Different Culture, Common Struggles

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Dana/Nony here: I loved this email from Shruti, who lives in India. First of all, I love hearing about life in other parts of the world. But I also love how she applied certain principles about clutter to a home that is run very differently from mine. Clutter can be a problem anywhere.   Dear Dana, I came across your blog a long time … [Read more...]

Pre-Order How to Manage and Get 14 Days to Opening Your Front Door to Guests Digital Bonus

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Updated: While the pre-order bonuses are no longer available, get the book! Get it today if you choose a digital version! Also, sign up for my newsletter so you don't miss time-sensitive things in the future! How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind: Dealing With Your House's Dirty Little Secrets is out! Out in the world! Out on … [Read more...]

Paying to Have an Old Mattress Hauled Away – Was it Worth It?

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After mphty-mph years, we got a new mattress! I won't talk about how long we knew we needed it, or about how old the mattress was that we slept on for our entire marriage until last month. But I will talk about my excessive cheapness and how that was a major factor in waiting so long. Mattresses are expensive, y'all. And stressful to … [Read more...]

Dealing with Decluttering Regrets – What if I’ll Need This Again?

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About a week ago, as I sat in my friend's home while she painted my nails (in preparation for promo videos for the book), I remembered she was getting new furniture soon. I spied a comfy chair in the corner and asked what she was going to do with it. She was keeping that particular chair, but asked me why I wanted to know. So I told her my … [Read more...]