If learning how to declutter were easy, every home would be clutter-freeand they would all stay that way.
But figuring out how to declutter your home can lead to a more soothing, less stressful space.
It can mean fewer possessions, which means there’s less to clean.
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Decluttering does more thanremove physical clutterit can actually make your home calmerand there are ways to make it easier.
To use this room-by-room guide to its fullest potential, gather a trusty teamthe whole family, ideally.
(After all, they helped create the mess, right?)
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Kids' Room
Make storing collections part of the room’s decor.
Use a magnetic knife holder to hold toy cars.
Living Room
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Pro Tip:Storage furnitureis your friend!
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A coffee table or ottoman with hidden storage can help stash things for last minute guests.
Garage
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Storing stuff in cardboard boxes can attract mildew and pests.
Invest in waterproof bins to hold everything.
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Here are afew things you should never keep in your garage.
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