“Less clutter in the kitchen will make a less stressful and much easier cooking process.” Surplus Tools Do you really need 10 spatulas or two meat thermometers to get the job done? While you’re decluttering, take stock of what’s missing from your cupboards, too. Photo:Oksana Nazarchuk/Getty Images Chipped Serving Dishes Give your festive food dishes the proper framing they deserve. So go through your cabinet and look for any (unopened and still fresh!...

Clear out the pocket junk and single socks, just to name a few. Gerenme/Getty Images Your laundry room is the perfect, off-the-beaten-track spot for clutter to accumulate. Want to minimize the matchless sock dilemma the next time around? Photo:Gerenme/Getty Images Teeple suggests instituting a “laundry reset rule.” This small ritual keeps messes from building up." Take the time to go through any random items and clear out as much as possible....

Say bye to clutter and hello to spring. Jumping Rocks/UIG/Getty Images As the weather warms up, you’re probably looking forward tospending more time outside. So, where do you start? Photo:Jumping Rocks/UIG/Getty Images We asked the experts. Here are seven things you should declutter from your porch or patio, according to professional organizers. “If its no longer safe or comfortable, its time to replace it. So now is a better time than ever to take care of this project....

Don’t miss celebrating another year around the sun! Bong Hyunjung/Getty Images Remembercelebrating your birthdayas a kid? Maybe you always had a themed party, or your favorite cake, or a special shout-out at school. Photo:Bong Hyunjung/Getty Images After all,getting older(and wiser) is something to be celebrated. If it brings you joy, consider making your own birthday dinner or cake to commemorate the big day! Or, try your hand at mixology and attempt a newcocktailormocktailrecipe....

I look for packages that are airtight or vacuum sealed, says Crabtree. When it is vacuum sealed, there is lessbacterial growthand it preserves the quality. If the beef has an off-putting or rancid smell, it has likelygone bad, says Crabtree. Photo:Istetiana/Getty Images Fresh ground beef does not have a pungent odor to it. The packaging date, sell-by date, and expiration date can all key you in. When looking at the expiration date, think about when you will want to eat it, says Crabtree....

Unsure where to start? Below are several categories that can use a good clean-out in your pantry. to get to get your pantry under control,a spice purgeshould definitely be on your list. Photo:Getty Images You may be surprised just how tidy your space feels after just a quick wipe down. Keep just the basicssix sturdy bags is usually sufficient for most householdsthen devise a good way to store them. Anything that doesnt work qualifies for immediate elimination....

It’s not too laborious if you only declutter a few key areas. We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Labor Day is almost here. Are you excited for fall and looking to use that extra long weekend in a productive way? Follow The Flow/Getty Images Why not spend a few hours declutteringand organizing? Heres what to declutter over Labor Day Weekend. Pantry Goods Did you end up spending a lot oftime at Costcothis summer?...

There’s no purpose in keeping that multi-purpose cleaner you didn’t like. Its small, tight, and irregularly shaped due to the pipes. Add agarbage disposalor water filtration system, and fitting everything down there is like piecing together a puzzle. Photo:Yulia Trikashnaya / Getty Images However, that doesnt mean this space is impossible to keep tidy. But before you organize, its best to start by decluttering. Here are seven things to throw out from under your kitchen sink....

From jewelry to grout, the humble toothbrush may become your new favorite cleaning tool. Keep reading for some of our favorite things you’re able to clean with an old toothbrush. An old toothbrush, however, can get into the crevices and scrub away hard-to-remove grime. Photo:Nikolay Zaiarnyi/Getty Images Jewelry Cleaning jewelry requires a delicate touch. An toothbrush allows you to gently clean in between stones and brush away buildup. Shoes Not all shoes canor shouldbe thrown in the washing machine....

When in doubt, throw it out. But decluttering your bedroom can be such a challenge. Are you uncomfortable asking yourself if an objectsparks joy? Katarzyna Bialasiewicz/Getty Images Or do you take awhen in doubt, throw it outapproach? What if you need something later? It’s time to declutter your bedroom without the regrets. Katarzyna Bialasiewicz/Getty Images Ripped Sheets or Blankets Are your sheets or blankets ripped or stained? Toss them and treat yourself to something new....

This organizational gem is multitalented. Getty When I first moved into my apartment a few years ago, I bought a clear tiered stand. It looked a little bit like organizational bleachers. Photo:Getty It just makes everything easier to see and grabandmakes a collection look display-worthy. I’ve used it for makeup, barware, cooking oils, you name it! Here are seven of my favorite ways to use a tiered spice rack. Nail Polish Impressive nail polish collections deserve to be displayed with pride!...

Free up some storage space. Same for that travel-sized bottle of floral-scented lotion. So move these things to your guest bathroom (if you have one) or declutter them. The same for the anti-frizz serum that did absolutely nothing. We all make mistakes. Just get rid of it and move on. If youre not sure,check the expiration date. Thats the number of months its good for once opened. If you cant remember when you purchased something, it probably needs to go....

Chronic over-packers, this one’s for you. Your Whole Wardrobe Professional organizer Andrew Mellen stresses the importance ofeliminating excess from your closet. Not to mention, lap desks are big and bulky, making them challenging to store. Photo:Richard Villalonundefined/Getty Images I never brought them back. With that being said, Nicole Gabai, certified virtual organizing professional and founder of B. Avoid bringing decorative items that serve no purpose and create clutter, such as trinkets and throw pillows....