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Decluttering Cure 2025 - Tasks & Discussion
The Decluttering Cure is back, and we’re doing it together right here in the forum! 🎉 Decluttering doesn’t have to mean an all-day marathon — sometimes it’s just clearing a stack of papers, tackling that junk drawer, or giving one shelf a reset. Those little wins really do add up. Starting September 22, 2025, we’ll kick…
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Spring Cleaning Cure 2025 - Tasks & Discussions
Longer days, warmer weather, and that undeniable urge to refresh your space — it can only mean one thing: The Spring Cleaning Cure is back! 🌸🧹 We’ve already sprung forward with Daylight Saving Time, but the best way to really welcome the season is with a deep clean that makes your home feel brand new. Join us for this…
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January Cure 2025 - Tasks & Discussion
Looking to get your home in its best shape ever? Join our upcoming January Cure! This free program will help you improve your home in just 20 days — from editor-approved tricks and comprehensive checklists to methods that work like magic ✨ You can sign up for the January Cure right now by clicking here. The program will…
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Paper Clutter
I tackled 2 big piles of papers that found their way into the bedroom… it was shocking! Flyers from 2023! Printouts of schedules of activities! Old receipts not needed for warranty or taxes! And lots of 'lost' important papers! All the recyclable is in bin to go out and the shredding is on the shredder to shred. It does…
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Missed Day 1
Hi all! I’m new to this wonderful community and am working to getting familiar with things. Was there a daily task for Sept. 22? I likely overlooked it. Can someone please point me in the right direction? I want to get off to a good start. Thanks!
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Where to donate, dispose and consign
I’m starting a “Swedish Death Cleaning” but need suggestions for places to donate, dispose of, and consign unwanted items.
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Decluttering Cure 2024 - Tasks & Discussion
Welcome to the first day of Apartment Therapy's Decluttering Cure! This free 14-day program will guide you on how to start decluttering your home, and by the end you’ll achieve a tidier space in just two weeks. (Sign up now if you haven't already to get each assignment delivered straight to your inbox.) Whether it’s your…
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Single Widow with a teenage daughter - starting over
I'm writing on behalf of my new boyfriend, Mike McLaughlin. Him and his daughter, Karrin (Tink) just lost their wife and step mother, Kristie 9 months ago. They had to move from a 4 bed to a 2 bed apartment. Stepping in i see a loving man and father trying just to grieve and survive and of course provide for Tink. But they…
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Trying to make myself into an organized person.
I never have been. My closet is always a mess. Things are thrown everywhere. I don’t put them back after I try them on my spare room. Looks like it exploded with clothing and shoes. I will take any advice on getting organized. It’s not in my spare room, but even though I have my calendar on losing things I also have severe…
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Help! My Pantry! Odd shape to organise
Hi everyone! I'm looking for suggestions on how to better organise my pantry please. My problem is not a regular rectangle shaped pantry, these are weird triangles on each side that go quite deep, So i'm constantly struggling to find a suitable layout. Admittedly i haven't done a decent shop for a while so would need some…
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I need to see my stuff but it is too messy
I have ADHD and find it much easier for me to see what is in my cabinets (clothes, pantry, toiletries) as opposed to putting them in drawers. I fold and stack my t-shirts, jeans, sweaters, etc., but it is unsightly and disorganized looking. I also have a hard time keeping up with housekeeping tasks, no matter how hard I…
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What's your favorite piece of storage/organization furniture?
While I love finding a great deal on an organizing find at the the Dollar Store, Target or on Amazon.com, sometimes you need to spend a little more to combine storage and organization with a furniture piece to really get the most out of your space. This super cute storage locker from Novogratz was a win-win in my attic…
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Art Studio in tiny space
Hello. I live in a tiny space. It’s basically two 11 x 11 rooms with a bathroom and hall in the middle. I have lived here 15 years and have always used one of the rooms as a living room and the other as a closet and sleeping area. 3 years ago I started watercoloring and spend several hours a day painting. Unfortunately I…
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Legging storage ideas please
My legging collection is taking up valuable drawer space folded flat and I can't see them when one is on top of the other. How do y'all store your leggings??
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Previous maximalist/vintage collector, now chronic pain makes all homemaking/cleaning very difficult
Hi, I would love some advice on de-cluttering/simplifying/cleaning tips. I used to have shelves full of knick knacks, gallery walls, lots of treasures. Now I have fibromyalgia and 3 back surgeries in the last 5 years. I'm trying to limit the amount of stuff on the floors so I can use the robot vacuum. I'm also one of those…
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Hi There!
Introducing myself and wondering how someone with two jobs gets the time to declutter and get rid of stuff that your partner says they can't part with. I am a fan of southwest decorating and I love bohemian as well.
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Thank you for inviting me
My name is Kerry and I live in a townhouse in Australia just 15 minutes out from Adelaide. I read post from someone who had taken the brave step to use the chaos decluttering method to organise her things and then read more and now I am hooked. I am the queen of clutter to the point that most rooms are multi purpose…
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Getting ready to Move
Hi! I live in a very cluttered 3 bedroom and 2 bath, 1200 sq foot apartment. I want to declutter and pack. I move on March 20th, 2025. What is the easiest and fastest way to declutter, organize, then pack? I have difficulty letting go of things and my home is overflowing with things jumbled together. I am paralyzed by…
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How About The Whys Behind Decluttering..
The psychology of clutter/hoarding is interesting and need more of the why behind the behavior and the whys to stop and get out of the behavior…. For people who have lived with it for years and just are in overwhelm to do much, I want more ways to make it easier to let go. Part of my issue is that I think everything is…
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Looking for pro organizers in NYC metro area (bonus points for Jersey)
If you're in the NYC metro area and have used a professional organizer (with decent rates) that you love for one-off projects, could you share their website/info? I'm based iN NJ and would love to hear who you love and why. We have some clutter trouble areas we just can't solve for and it's time for some professional…
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How do you keep your home organized and clutter-free?
How do you keep your home organized and clutter-free? Share a picture of your best organization solutions!
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Decluttering
I try to “Declutter” at least one thing a day from my house, even if it’s something small like an empty tube of toothpaste. How do you tackle decluttering?
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What's the next decluttering task on your agenda? I'll go first!
By this fall, my goal is to have the space above my kitchen cabinets organized. Right now, I'm using it as a storage space and it looks super cluttered. I want to purchase canvas or plastic bins and label them so it makes my life easier and looks good, too! I'd love to hear what other organizing projects people are working…