At 80, Leni Siegel’s rich life is visible throughout the Berkeley home she’s lived in for 20 years — in family photos, old theater programs from performances she attended and books she’s collected ...

Messy digital life? Get things under control with these expert tips. At any given moment, my digital life exists in a state I would describe as functioning but concerning. My inbox is manageable until ...

Here’s a humbling exercise: Gather every pair of socks you own in one place. Now try not to freak out. That slightly horrifying moment—where did they all come from?! Why are there so many holes?—is ...

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Professional organizers can help declutter and organize home spaces for $100 to $125 per hour. To begin organizing, experts suggest starting with a small area and setting a timer for 15 to 20 minutes.

Drowning in preschool artwork, old cards and the contents of Grandma's attic? These pointers will help you streamline without shedding a tear. I’ll never forget the day I got the bright idea to spring ...

Declutter and deep clean your home sanely by breaking it into smaller tasks. You're also bound to discover there are things you no longer need that you can sell. Spring cleaning feels like an ...

Clutter and stress go together in more ways than one. A room full of piles and partially completed projects can create tension that lingers. It's not only about disorganization, it's about the mental ...

From old screenshots to junk emails and texts received a year ago, digital clutter is ever present in our lives—and easy to ignore. But every sent message, recorded video, and voice note has an energy ...

Like many people, my garage and closets are littered with the detritus of modern life—from stacks of paperbacks and fancy china to a fussy tea maker, still swaddled in its box. All of it needs to go.

Now is not the time to clean out all of your closets. By Elizabeth Passarella Elizabeth is filling in for Jancee Dunn, who is off this week. This weekend, I am planning a Great Squishmallow Eviction ...