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Both terms get bandied about when talking about tidying up your home, but
organizing and clutter clearing are very different things. Clearing clutter is
removing items from your space, while organizing is putting what’s left in
order. Here’s why you need to do both to have a space that feels good and
functions efficiently. Find out how to approach each stage in the process.
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Clearing Clutter Comes First

Attempting to “get organized” before clearing out clutter is putting the cart
before the horse, and it’s likely to waste not only a lot of energy, but money
too — on unnecessary storage containers. Always begin by seeing what you can let
go of, and physically remove it from the space before you move on to organizing
what’s left.

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The Garage Principle

A good way to picture why you must clear out clutter before organizing is what I
like to think of as the garage principle. Imagine a garage, completely crammed
full of stuff — so much stuff that you cannot walk in, let alone park a car
there. If you were to simply “organize” such a space, it would perhaps look
neater, with everything sorted by category and stacked up in attractive
containers — but the containers would still reach the roof, and the space still
wouldn’t function as anything more than a storage unit. By clearing out the
unnecessary junk first, you can create more space, which will help in the next
phase when you organize what’s left.

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So What Is Clutter, Exactly?

To paraphrase the words of William Morris, clutter is anything in your home you
do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful. I would add that it also
includes anything that simply does not fit within the space you currently have,
and anything, material or immaterial, that does not align with the life you
truly want to be living.

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How Much Clutter Clearing Is Enough?

This is something that can spark intense debate. My take is that each of us must
answer that question for ourselves. We all have different comfort levels with
how much stuff is in our homes — perhaps you are a minimalist at heart, but
maybe you are not. For some, being surrounded by a bounty of favorite things is
a real joy. If you’re honest with yourself and look into your heart, you
probably already know which camp you fall into.

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Where to Begin?

It doesn’t matter where you begin, as long as you do. That said, consider which
area of your home would have the biggest positive impact on your daily life if
it were decluttered and organized, and start there. Are mornings chaotic?
Perhaps you could start in the entryway so you know where your essential items
are as you walk out the door. Or if getting dinner on the table is a challenge,
getting your kitchen in proper order could help things run more smoothly. Think
about your day, identify a problem area and start there.

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Organizing Basics

Once the excess stuff (the clutter) has been removed, organizing is much easier.
The way to get a space organized depends largely on the type of storage you have
available. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you get started
organizing.

 * Keep like with like (all cutlery together, all papers together).
 * Fit drawers with drawer organizers sized for the type of items you plan to
   store there.
 * Organize shelving with stackable storage boxes or bins (good for keeping
   small items contained) or shelf dividers (good for keeping sweaters from
   toppling over).
 * Organize cabinets with risers (good for dishes) or lazy Susans (good for
   condiments and other small items).
 * Organize surfaces with trays.
 * Use clear containers when possible; this makes it easier to find what you are
   looking for.
 * If the container is not see-through, be sure to label the contents.


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Quick Tips for Decluttering and Organizing Your Wardrobe

 * If you have been keeping clothing for purely sentimental reasons, move these
   items to a different location. There’s nothing wrong with keeping things
   because of the memories they evoke; they just don’t belong mixed in with your
   regular clothes.
 * Get rid of clothing and accessories you can’t remember wearing in recent
   memory. If you’re hesitating, ask yourself why you haven’t worn the item. Is
   it uncomfortable? Not your style? Or do you need another piece to make it
   work in an outfit?
 * Separate clothing that is not appropriate for the current season. You don’t
   need to move it out of the closet, just be sure your clothes for the current
   season are front and center.
 * Making your closet more functional doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. A
   high shelf, some hooks on the wall and a basket or shoe rack on the floor may
   be all you need.
 * If your closet is very dim, add a light so you can see your clothes.

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Quick Tips for Decluttering and Organizing the Garage

 * Collect any hazardous materials (weed killer, poisons, most house paint) and
   bring it to your local hazardous waste recycling and disposal facility.
 * Give away or sell equipment you no longer use.
 * Store frequently used items closer to the door in easily accessible,
   wall-mounted storage.
 * Store less frequently used items along the back wall or in ceiling-mounted
   storage.




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Quick Tips for Decluttering and Organizing Children’s Toys

 * Toss out items that are broken or missing parts. If you think you have the
   part somewhere, place the item in a separate “lost and found” bin until it
   resurfaces.
 * Give away or sell toys that are clearly too young for your child.
 * If you want to keep special toys as memorabilia or to hand down to a younger
   sibling, put them in a storage container away from the toys being currently
   used.
 * Make toy storage easy for children to use. Think open bins and baskets,
   cubby-style shelving and clear containers.
 * Rotate toys. Having too many toys out at once makes clean-up more difficult
   and can overwhelm children. Pack up some of the toys and move them to a high
   shelf or a closet in another room, and swap some in every few weeks or when
   you notice your children getting bored with the current offerings. It always
   amazes me how excited kids get about toys they haven’t seen in a while.


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Quick Tips for Decluttering and Organizing the Kitchen

 * Get rid of plastic food storage containers without mates.
 * Donate unopened, shelf-stable food items that are still good (but that you
   know you will not use) to a food pantry.
 * Give away or sell highly specialized tools and appliances you rarely (if
   ever) use.
 * Keep frequently used tools near the surface where they are used: knives near
   the cutting board, wooden spoons near the stove.
 * Store heavy items in lower cabinets and lighter items up higher.


Tell us: Do you prefer organizing or clutter clearing — or would you rather not
have to do either? Share in the Comments.

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