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I Asked Professional Home Organizers for Their 'Organizing Icks' — These Are the 9 That They Say They Can't Stand

You might be losing style points to these common organizing faux pas, but these experts are here to tell you how to fix them for a clutter-free home

Livingetc · Aug 29, 2025

'It gives you a clear boundary before you even start sorting' – why the 'Start with Enough' method easily clears stubborn mess

Professional organizers explain this 'really simple' streamlining technique

Homes & Gardens · Aug 26, 2025

3 simple chores to inspire calm, rest your mind, and give you that 'ahhh feeling' instead of an internal to-do list

Clearing visual mess will help your brain unwind

Homes & Gardens · Aug 24, 2025

'It's just no dressed up as procrastination' – Why it’s time to ditch your ‘maybe’ pile and get ruthless with your decluttering

Don't allow decision fatigue to take control of your home

Homes & Gardens · Jun 22, 2025

5 signs you have too much stuff in your attic – 'when your storage space is overloaded, your brain has to work extra hard'

Don't ignore these red flags, organizational experts urge

Homes & Gardens · Jun 14, 2025

The 'Dissolving Caterpillar' Decluttering Method encourages you to shed old patterns, not just get rid of stuff – here's why the experts encourage it

Align your space to your habits and goals with this mindful decluttering method

Homes & Gardens · May 19, 2025

Sorry, Bedroom Chairs, but Smart People Store Their Next Day's Outfit on Valet Stands — These Are the Only 6 You Need to Shop

I recently discovered valet stands, and they are the perfect finishing, organizing touch to a closet. Now that I know, I can't believe I've been missing out.

Livingetc · May 16, 2025

Spice Storage Ideas — 8 Chic and Clever Ways to House Your Collection of Aromatics

If you have a mish-mash of spice bottles rolling around, here are nine expert solutions that are sure to come to your kitchen's rescue.

Livingetc · May 14, 2025

6 things to pay attention to when reorganizing your home to avoid making the same mistake twice and to 'reflect life changes'

Expert advice from professional organizers

Homes & Gardens · May 10, 2025

Don’t Treat Your Small Closet Like a Walk-In Wardrobe — 5 Bad-Sense Organization Rules That Don’t Apply When You're Short on Space

When it comes to organizing small closets, some rules will sabotage the space instead of optimizing it for strategic storage. Here are five such rules to avoid.

Livingetc · May 9, 2025