A Slob Comes Clean

My guest today has made so much progress, and now she wants to take what she’s learned outside!In this episode, we discuss:Create a new spot for something.....and remember it when I need it againApply the principles to cleaning and handling the next steps of maintenanceDeclutter the gardenOrder Dana's New Book!My booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach??

This week, I’m answering your questions asked over at AskDanaKWhite.com. I’m talking about switching around kids' bedrooms, getting ready for a cleaner, families and Clutter Thresholds, and more!Preorder Dana's New Book!My booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach??

Those of us who struggle with clutter tend to be idealists. We want to do the very best thing. But obsessing over not making any mistakes, no matter how tiny, can end up defeating our efforts to get a space under control.Say Goodbye to Clutter in 6 Weeks – Join a Certified Decluttering Coach's Workshop for Just $50!My booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? 

I’ve started to see the term “Maximalist” being used and celebrated. For those of us who love stuff, it’s tempting to rejoice that we’re back in style! But before you throw out the Donate Boxes and start gathering kitsch, let’s talk about how to be a maximalist whose home is under control.Say Goodbye to Clutter in 6 Weeks – Join a Certified Decluttering Coach's Workshop for Just $50!My booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach??

Today, I’m answering questions you’ve asked over at AskDanaKWhite.com. The general theme of these questions is, “Oh no! I was decluttering, and then something happened that made it harder!”So what if an item has a home, but you can’t “get” to its home because you are borderline approaching hoarder status?What do you do when you have an item that needs something done, e.g., an old laptop that needs stuff taken off before disposal or a photo album you want to chuck away, but you need to take all the photos out first?I do most of my decluttering during baby’s nap time (she sleeps in our room) or after all the kids are in bed. How do I avoid keep piles when there are so many things I can’t “take it there now”?How do I now downsize/remove containers from this point, even though everything has a home?I remember I have (something), and I need it but can’t find it. Help?!?!?Ask your Questions Here!Take Your House Back is on Sale!My booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach??

People often ask me how long it took me to “finish” decluttering. Spoiler: I’m not finished and I’ll never be finished and realizing that I’ll never be finished was incredibly helpful for me. But I am sharing my timeline of going from completely overwhelmed to feeling confident that I could handle my home.Take Your House Back is on Sale!My booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? 

A week with “nothing to do but declutter” feels like the answer to all of your house’s problems, right? But so many times, when these (rare) weeks actually happen, they end up flying by with little getting done. Today, I’m sharing how to make the most of weeks like this, realistically.Take Your House Back is on Sale!My booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? 

It’s so easy to fall into the trap of thinking there has to be another, better way to keep the house under control. Unfortunately, there isn’t.In this episode, we discuss:Balance relaxing and keeping on top of thingsPurposefully changing the location of some things without ruining the “where would I look first” to better utilize the space in my homeConquering the car clutterTake Your House Back is on Sale! My booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach??