The 80/20 rule dictates that your stuff should take up only 80 percent of a given space — a closet, a drawer, a bookshelf — leaving 20 percent empty. Think of it as headroom for your stuff: Leaving ...

It’s a rationale that can spur all kinds of decluttering tasks. Clean out the refrigerator before Thanksgiving; recycle last ...

There’s something magical about walking into a home that feels like a warm hug. It’s inviting, peaceful, and – dare I say it ...

In an ideal world the build-up to the holidays would all be about creating (calming) festive cheer. Dinners with friends, hosting drinks for neighbors, and doing all the warm fuzzy stuff like light ...

If you’ve had organizing your home on your to-do list, now could be the time to tackle that decluttering goal. Whether it’s cleaning out your closets, getting rid of clutter in your garage or basement ...

Minimalism is one of the many home styles that are on a spectrum – from Scandi designs where comfort is paramount, to stark, textbook minimalism, where the home only functions with the bare essentials ...

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As I was winding up a downsizing talk to a group of retirees in Baltimore last week, a woman asked a question that made me want to reach for the smelling salts. The woman, who appeared to be in her ...

It might be time for many of us to get started on the daunting task of spring cleaning, which can be an intimidating prospect, but it's all worth it once you're done and your home is fresh and clean ...

Working from home can save you time and money, as you don’t have to commute to your job every day. Still, your desk will likely become cluttered if you use your home office often. There are numerous ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Real Estate experts say it’s a seller’s market, which means you might be selling your home. Local moving company Two Men and A Truck’s General Manager and Co-Owner Clinton Bergman ...