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Amiya Baratan

This 'Strict' 50% Rule Will Help You Cut Your Home's Clutter in Half (Even If You're a Sentimentalist)

An open concept dining room and kitchen space with wood accents.

There's not many people out there who aren't guilty of hanging onto too much for too long, but if you're a true sentimentalist, this 50% decluttering rule is exactly what you need to get serious with your progress.

Decluttering a home can be a taxing task, especially when you find yourself drawn to even the most non-nostalgic belongings. But they have to go at some point and there's no time like the present.

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