The appeal of Platt's challenge and slow decluttering lies in the methods' practicality—and gentleness. Sorting a whole house ...

There comes a point in life when the stuff around us seems to multiply overnight. You know how it goes; you open a closet door and wonder if goblins have been stashing mismatched Tupperware lids and ...

I’ve always been a staunch believer in decluttering—on a conceptual level. Ideally, I’d have a single rail of clothes and a near-empty house (my dream home is austere and brutalist, like something ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Decluttering can be satisfying, but it's easy to put off. While we all love having a well-organized and ...