Key to Simplicity

"Inevitably, something they care about ends up in the dumpster. They get stuck and fixated on that one thing, and we have to go look for it."

Taking Out Trash That Was Someone’s Treasure A conversation with a hoarding consultant.

"Still, they usually don’t seek treatment or assistance until they’re in their mid-50s, and even then, it’s often only because a loved one forces the issue."

Hoarding disorders have increased during the pandemic. Here’s how to help a loved one who hoards. Experts say it's important to approach your loved one with empathy: “A lot of family members tend to see hoarding from a moral standpoint, but individuals are really struggling.”

"New Maximalism isn’t about hoarding useless or unattractive junk, but living life within the walls of our homes to the fullest. It’s about embracing color and pattern and beauty from across many eras and styles."

The New Maximalism - It's Not What You Think There's a lot of buzz around maximalism vs. minimalism, but there's something different about the New Maximalism. The Decorologist examines its merits.

"Cue the great American pandemic purge."

Marie Kondo Is Here to Tidy Up Your Pandemic Clutter — if You Want To The past two years have changed the way we live in our homes. Are we ready to return to a spartan existence, or is our new stuff what sparks joy now?

This Craigslist Moving Ad Is a Heartfelt Testament to the Power of Letting Stuff Go Grab the tissues.

"You might not be aware of it, but when you walk into a room, you react to it. You may feel peaceful and happy or you may feel tense and sad, all because of the energy of the space. Clutter is a huge obstacle to good feng shui energy. "

Clear Your Clutter With Feng Shui Explore these feng shui tips for decluttering your home and apply them to bring positive energy into your home.

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"While we may not want to limit our possessions to only that which fits into one small red bag, we can probably take inspiration from the Dalai Lama who clearly doesn’t need objects to feel happy."

A Lesson In Minimalism From The Dalai Lama All things require time, and we should think twice before acquiring them.

"Fumio Sasaki is one of a growing number of Japanese people deciding that less is more and living in a minimalist way."

In pictures: Less is more, minimalism in Japan - BBC News Inside the homes of those living a minimalist lifestyle in Japan.

“For me it was important to have people in the picture because it also gives a scale to the amount of waste that we produce,” said Repessé"

This French Photographer Illustrates Wastefulness Like You've Never Seen Imagine spending four years slowly filling up your home with recycable waste. Every room is dedicated to a different type of trash: one for plast...