Bust Your Clutter Hotspots Entry Hall Dump It’s clutter ground zero: raincoats, purses, backpacks, and gym bags. What It May Mean: Your family is distracted and eager to move on to the next activity when they get home. So they simply drop things as they walk in the door. Quick Foyer Fixes Think[…]
We accumulate a lot of things in the course of our lives. Some of it we need, some of it we don’t. Collecting objects and loving things is natural—children do it from an early age. Babies and toddlers use blankets and stuffed animals for security, and as we get older, collecting toys gives way to[…]
Too Much Stuff If your closets are bursting or your desk is topped with piles of disorganized papers, you may want to take some steps toward a neater home or workspace. While a bit of chaos might have some upsides — at least one study suggests that a messy room spurs creativity — it has[…]
Get Rid of Clutter to Promote a Relaxing Home Relaxing at home is easier if you have a relaxing home to enjoy! Sadly, many of us feel more stressed in our homes because they’re not decorated in a relaxing way. Elements that impact stress levels—clutter, smells, sounds and color, for example—can be altered, and probably[…]