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Staying on top of clutteris more than just taking a trip to your favorite organizational store.
And weve got bad news: It might just be y-o-u.
Consider this your game plan for a lighter, brighter home with plenty of breathing room to spare.
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Your kitchen is another zone that can quickly contribute to clutter chaos.
Evenappliances, produce, and cookbooksthough certainly at home in this spacemight be giving your kitchen a busy appearance.
Getting in the habit will be the hardest part, so take the plunge and never look back.
That chair seat youre finally seeing for the first time in months sends its thanks.
Where to put the craft sticks?
How about the random sock that came out of the dryer without a mate?
What to do with the bulky snow boots that you only use once a year at best?
Make it easy for yourself and youll have one less excuse for not keeping your clutter in check.
Going Overboard
Too much of a good thing definitely applies here.
Scheduling regular purges and closet cleanouts can help you stay on top of this goal.
And dont forget to see the job all the way through.
Moving big trash bags full of clothes to the garage where theyll sit for six months?
Instead, plan to drop the items off at your local nonprofit thrift store the same day.
Allowing a Paperwork Pileup
Paperwork is one of the most put-off-able tasks there ever was.
And soon that small stack of papers on your desk turns into a full-on avalanche.
This is another area where scheduling can help.
Choose one day a week or even a certain time every day to handle any paperwork or mail.
Not Making Your Bed
Mama was right,making the bedmatters.
Making your bed immediately sets your retreat up with a neater and tidier appearance.
