Tag Archives: declutter
Take Baby Steps
Set a Timer for 15 Minutes Spend just 900 seconds each day clearing stuff out. “It will give you confidence in your ability to shed and strengthen your decision-making muscles,” Caldwell says. The more often you make the call to … Continue reading
Use the Backs of Doors
Just because you have a small closet doesn’t mean you need to struggle to store all of your clothes and shoes. If you don’t have a walk-in closet, always use the back of your doors. This will expand your storage space … Continue reading
Actually Donate Your Donations
It seems like every home in America has one: a bag of stuff for Goodwill, sitting and waiting for drop-off. The trick is to put that bag somewhere annoying, like in the entryway, so you nearly trip over it every … Continue reading
Know Your Dates
Confusion about expiration labels is the reason more then 80% of Americans discard perfectly good food that they fear may make them sick. In general food is safe to consume if signs of spoilage – such as unpleasant odor , … Continue reading
Organizing Your Clothes
Sometimes a small and a large closet have the same problem—how do you find everything when it’s all hung together? Bright says to start with a system. “Hang clothing by category first—sleeveless, short sleeve, long sleeve, sweaters, jackets,” “Then within … Continue reading
