A lot of current decluttering trends and systems work on the idea that we need to get rid of a vast majority of our things in order to have a peaceful home. If you struggle to reduce clutter in your ...

Not all clutter is made equally, and not all clutterers are made equally, either. Writer Julia Williamson identified four different clutter personality types, but there’s another way to determine your ...

Lindsey Ellefson is Lifehacker’s Features Editor. She currently covers study and productivity hacks, as well as household and digital decluttering, and oversees the freelancers on the sex and ...

So, I’ve already covered 3 of the 5 organizing styles over the past few days. The Butterfly, Lady Bug and the Busy Bee. You may be wondering, what the heck is the point of all this? Well, for one ...

“We are thrilled to collaborate with Clutterbug and Cassandra Aarssen, whose organizing philosophy has transformed the way people think about decluttering and home organization,” said Tony Ditzler, ...

Many people make the mistake of buying storage containers or organizing tools before they know exactly how they will use it to organize their belongings. Some things that work well for others may not ...

Editor’s note: This story was updated on March 21, 2025. It was originally published on March 20, 2023. Now that springtime is here, you might be feeling the pull to tidy up your home. But, hold back ...

Whether you work from home full-time or have an ever-expanding pile of household-related bills, appointments and tasks to manage, a well-organized desk is key to conquering your to-do list. On the ...

Move over, Marie Kondo — there’s a new home organizer in town. The new HGTV series Hot Mess House helps homeowners wade through piles of clutter and rediscover why they love their homes. And while the ...

If you think organizing your desk isn’t an important task for an entrepreneur, then you’re in for a surprise. Having a well-organized desk allows you to work efficiently, locate items quickly, and ...