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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Ottilie Blackhall

What is the '1 in 10 Out' decluttering rule? Experts explain why 'nothing works better than this method' to transform a messy home

Living room in Vancouver home with marble fire surround.

We've all heard of decluttering rules to help with a clear out, but what if a method could transform the way we bring new stuff into our homes forever?

If you're struggling to conquer mess in your home, professional organizers swear by the 1 in, 10 out decluttering rule, which is as brutal (and effective) as it sounds. For every item you bring into your home, 10 have got to go.

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