At the beginning of a new year, a big 'Declutter 365' challenge can sound like the fresh start your home needs. Unfortunately, many of us begin with good intentions, only to quit within weeks, ...

Lesson 1: You need a day off (or five)! As someone who was voted "most disorganized" in high school and had desks so cluttered that my bosses ran screaming from my cubicle—creating a decluttered home ...

Fill a donation box with anything you no longer need and is in good shape (but don’t take it just yet—you’ll likely find more items to donate as you work through the challenge), then take stock of ...