A Slob Comes Clean

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com What is the best way to downsize/go through Christmas stuff?I am doing your "14 Days to Opening Your Front Door to Guests." It is lovely, and if I didn't have anything else to do, I am sure I could accomplish it. What do I do about all the random holiday activities that take up time I need for my room cleaning schedule?How do I tell the difference between everyday holiday chaos and a sign my house isn’t nearly as “under control” as I thought it was?How do I get the quantity of linens down when we often have guests who need a sheet set on a mattress or extra pillow cases, and it's hard to estimate what we will need? I’m tempted to keep more.Please show me how to declutter my ornaments! I feel everything is sentimental. Help! My books My YouTube Channel!Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

Guilt-free rest is the very best perk of having a decluttered home. I didn’t know that when I started decluttering, so I’m sharing it with you now. https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/2022/05/338-real-progress-in-a-hoarding-situation-podcast/ My books My YouTube Channel!Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Published: 13 November 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2025

I remember being scared that I’d never figure out how to get my house under control! I was petrified of someone ringing my doorbell without warning! This week, I’m sharing some common fears around decluttering and how to remove those fears! My books My YouTube Channel!Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2025

We (those of us who struggle with clutter) tend to love collections! But we also know they can get out of control. I’m talking about collecting in a way that doesn’t send the house spiraling into clutter. My books My YouTube Channel!Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2025

I am doing something kind of fun. As you know, I have a Patreon group, and we had an in-person retreat.  I asked some of them if they would come on and share a pivotal or transformational moment for them in their own process of getting their home under control. It's all private, but they've agreed to do this for the podcast.  And I think it's really fun to hear from others what has been the difference maker for them. My books My YouTube Channel!Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 16 October 2025

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com Due to some kitchen updates, I had to empty out my kitchen cabinets. Since I got everything out of the cabinets, I feel like it's a perfect time to declutter and reorganize!! How should I tackle this whole kitchen?I've decluttered a ton. I'm pretty happy with how far I've gone, but I can't help feeling that I could go further, even though I have plenty of space for the things that I have. Any thoughts on this?My family of 7 lives in a 2-story home. All of our bedrooms are located upstairs, and it’s a constant struggle to get the kids to take their laundry, toys, and personal items upstairs. Do you have any suggestions for making this process easier?I don't know what to do with the greeting cards I get from my husband and children. I feel guilty about throwing them out, but realistically, they have no home! Please help!My biggest struggle is with dishes. I wash them as I need them, like you said, you do clothes when they are all dirty. I am physically unable to stand or sit for the required hours it would take to complete them. Help!I need more walking space in my apartment. I started decluttering the dining room and behind my living room chair. But, the items I am keeping are on the dining table, because I can't get into the spare room where I'd look for them first. Should I have started with the room I knew I would look in first for those things?I have two questions. First, what do I do with "donations" when in my area, there is no place to donate to? I've searched countless times and asked many people. Second, how do you deal with people in your home shaming you for decluttering? Your "take it there now" method allows me to do something without making the situation worse. It only gets better if that's the only task that gets done. Thank you.How do you deal with toy clutter? My daughter is 3 years old, and the toys that deserve shelf space change every day. How do I (or we) choose what to keep? Join the Take Your House Back course while it's on sale through October 3rd! My books My YouTube Channel!Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 9 October 2025

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com. How can I plunk my homeschool routine in the middle of my dailies, progress with decluttering, and other housekeeping tasks without it all falling apart?How do you prevent yourself from “going there” with your emotions? You said you have a lot of emotions about things. I get that!When I’m going through my closet, I find items that I love. How do you part with items you love that you had put away for another time?Can you please talk about getting rid of pieces of a set (like a set of dishes)?How do I get to the next step when nothing really has a home?What do I do with pages of notes and handouts that I have from various sources, such as meetings with health coaches, food webinars, gardening webinars, and decorating tips?What are some ideas if your kids always wear through specific categories of clothes before the next laundry day?Do I consider the five steps before I purchase an item that I don't necessarily need, such as clothing or home decor?I helped a friend declutter, and it has returned. I love your concepts, but I am afraid I will not present your solutions to her successfully. Please help?We just moved from a 2-bedroom apartment to a 4-bedroom house with a basement, garage, and attic. How do I "declutter" when I'm not hitting the walls of the container?Is it possible to have a clutter threshold so low you can’t get below it? Any amount of clutter makes me feel like everything is out of control. This makes me feel overwhelmed, so the clutter continues to increase.Join the Take Your House Back course while it's on sale through October 3rd! My books My YouTube Channel!Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 October 2025

The goal of noncommittal experimentation is to remove the pressure that I feel that keeps me from doing anything. Take Your House Back Join the Take Your House Back course while it's on sale through October 3rd! My books My YouTube Channel!Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 September 2025

I’ve stayed in multiple homes lately, including a shipping container tiny home! That has made me think a LOT about what I want in a home and how to get there. Take Your House BackJoin the Take Your House Back course while it's on sale through October 3rd! My books My YouTube Channel!Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 September 2025

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.comHow do you apply the container concept for certain items that some people would tie/fold and others would let loose such as cables and linens? I just feel frozen and I don't know how to decide what to tackle first. What are some suggestions to help my mind move forward?How do I deal with decluttering under my daughter's bed, where you can't as easily see what is there?How do you work with family members who get mad when you ask where they'd look for something first? My husband and both kids (9 and 6) HATE this question.How do I figure out how to get things out that are A) still good, B) useful in this current season, and C) not necessarily something I have too much of?Any tips for when the issue is actually getting things out of the house? I live in Europe without a car and am limited to 30L of trash per week for my family of six. aslobcomesclean.com/janeMy books My YouTube Channel!Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 September 2025

Let go of your attachment to things and do the “one in/one out” rule.Change the way you look at your stuff.Keep your mind on track. ASlobComesClean.com/HQ My books My YouTube Channel!Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 September 2025

I'm back from my summer break! It's always helpful to assess my home and how it's functioning for me in my current stage of life. As we move college kids in and then out again, I find myself incredibly thankful for all the decluttering I've done! ASlobComesClean.com/HQ My books My YouTube Channel!Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2025

As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back with our regular format mid-August.This episode includes my answers to questions about clutter thresholds, dealing with trash, defining "Under Control,” and much more. ASlobComesClean.com/HQ My books My YouTube Channel!Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 21 August 2025

As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back with our regular format mid-August.This episode includes my answers to questions about Take It There Now, overwhelming closets, 5-minute pick-ups, laundry challenges, plus much more.My books My YouTube Channel!Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach??Clean Simple Eats: Use CLEAN20 for 20% off your FIRST order- https://glnk.io/73q00/dana-k Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 14 August 2025

As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back with our regular format mid-August.This episode includes my answers to questions about house issues, others helping, organizing tubs, family members, books, plus much more.My books My YouTube Channel!Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2025

As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back with our regular format mid-August.This episode includes my answers to questions about decluttering plateaus and thresholds, home renovations, spouse clutter, plus much more.My books My YouTube Channel!Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? CLEAN20 for 20% off your FIRST order- Clean Simple Eats https://glnk.io/73q00/dana-k Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2025

As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back with our regular format mid-August.This episode includes my answers to questions about too cluttered to Take it There Now, decluttering journals, guiding multiple people through the Five Steps, plus much more. My books My YouTube Channel!Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach??Clean Simple Eats link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025

As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back with our regular format mid-August.This episode includes my answers to questions about turning sentimental clutter into displays, to-do lists, step 2 before step 1, plus much more. My books My YouTube Channel!Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back with our regular format mid-August.This episode includes my answers to questions about digital photos, decluttering clothes after weight loss, household challenges with Where Would I Look For It First, plus much more. My books My YouTube Channel!Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025

As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my answers to questions about basement and attic decluttering, retirement changes, and dealing with craft supplies, plus much more. My books My YouTube Channel!Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2025

As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my answers to questions about advice for Spouses and family, mobility challenges and elderly parents, decluttering sentimental family history items, plus much more. My books My YouTube Channel!Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my answers to questions about preparing for guests, how to break a stall, and my container is too big, plus much more! https://www.youtube.com/@DanaKWhitehttps://www.aslobcomesclean.com/book https://www.patreon.com/aslobcomesclean https://declutteringcoaches.com/find-a-coach/ https://declutteringcoaches.com/become-a-coach/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2025

As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my answers to questions about teaching children the method, dealing with clothes, and what to do with empty space, plus much more. My books My YouTube Channel!Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

Summer is here! (Or almost here!) Even if your personal schedule isn't dictated by a school calendar, life generally looks different in the summer as many activities take breaks or change their schedules. If you've found a cleaning or decluttering routine that works, or you feel like you're finally gaining some much-coveted traction, this can be scary. So let's talk about what to do and where to focus during out of routine times. My booksMy YouTube Channel!Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com My whole house is pretty much under control now, except one thing: clothes. No matter what, they still get out of control all the time!What do I do when I find things that don’t belong in our home?To follow the container method and the progress -only method, how do we fill a tub or shelf with favorites till it’s full- without dumping everything on the floor first?How do you know when you’ve gone too far? How do you know when it is time to re-clutter?There are things I love to do in this space like take notes, make list, collect my thoughts, and imagine. Lately I have stopped writing almost completely because it is too much of an effort to go get what I need.Many times, things get left on the counter for weeks on end. Is this likely a clutter threshold issue because the place where the items belong is too cluttered to put things away? Or is it a "not taking it there now" issue?Decluttering advice for couples who are moving in together but have both previously lived in their own homes? My booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

4 phrases/questions I can see right through. My booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach??  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com If I want to declutter something but I also want to rearrange a room how do I avoid pulling everything out?How do I handle items that don't fit into the desired container even if it were empty?We are overflowing with kids books. What questions should I ask (and have my kids ask themselves) to decide which to keep and which to donate?My in laws house is jam packed. We will have the burden of cleaning it out. They have trouble with step 1 trash. Do I keep trying to encourage the steps or simply accept this as my burden?We need laundry tips: we cloth diaper a newborn and have to be doing laundry everyday, so laundry day isn’t an option right now.How do you do Step 1 (Trash), when there is, for example, a deep box of stuff, or a precarious pile of stuff? My booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

My guest today is a nurse who has helped others navigate grief, and she’s determined to tackle her own grief-related clutter. Included in the attic that houses several generations of difficult clutter are unfinished quilting projects that are reminders of the people she’d planned to give them to. My booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/survey/ https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/makedinnerhappen/ What do you do when the 'take it there space' is cluttered?Advice to work on rhythms (groups of tasks assigned to time of day or room) when your life has no routine schedule?Meal planning suggestions when your life has no routine schedule?Managing decluttering guilt and overwhelm for other families homes?I am having trouble finding homes for so many different things that’s on my cluttered bedroom dresser. How do I find homes to “ take it there now “?My current problem is flat surfaces. How do I decide when it all fits but doesn’t look tidy?How and where do you store your wedding memories? My booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

Do you fear decluttering because you’re afraid of all the decisions you’ll need to make? I’ve heard decluttering referred to as delayed decisions. Good news! You can make a lot of decluttering progress without making any decisions at all. And if you follow my No Mess Decluttering Process, by the time you do have to make decluttering decisions, you’ll be a different person! My booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach??  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

Amy’s husband brought a lot of sentimental items when they combined households, but she has learned to handle it well. She’s now tackling her garage/storage that she wants to clear so she can park a new car. In this episode we discuss: Finding a new Clutter Threshold after combining households in her late 40'sLetting go of "valuable" and sentimental items out of storage that are never usedGetting her husband to let go of the empty tv boxes! My booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com When should we remove containers? For example, bookshelves, entryway tables, desks, buffets, china cabinets, etc.My hubby and I are following your steps. We have different "where would I look for it first" locations. Do you have any thoughts or advice?I am having trouble following your steps because I have three active children. Do you have any tips for finding time for a five-minute pickup?Do your strategies work for people who have cluttered homes due to having adhd?I need help getting rid of keepsake papers, old notebooks, greeting cards, travel brochures & sentimental letters from deceased relatives.How do I keep clutter out from under my bed or dressers? How do you throw useful/sentimental items in the trash?I want to clear out sentimental items, many of which are old pictures. I’m concerned I won’t be able to do the technical stuff, like scanning. Do you have any suggestions? My booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

Sometimes, advice that’s meant to be helpful isn’t actually helpful at all. And if you’re overwhelmed, you might not understand why the advice isn’t helpful and end up feeling worse. The Container Concept videoMy booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach??  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

My No Mess Decluttering Method takes the emotions out of decluttering. But that doesn’t mean you won’t feel them. Here’s what to do when you start feeling stressed about identifying things in the first three steps. Trash, Easy Stuff, and Duh Donations. Episode 337 My booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

The No Mess Decluttering Method works exceptionally well for those with ADHD, and today, we’re talking about why it works so well! I’m talking with ADHD expert Megs Crawford. I found this conversation fascinating, and I think you will too! https://www.mindfulmegs.com/https://www.adhdwithjennafree.com/ Order Dana's New Book! My booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach??  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2025

My guest today has made so much progress, and now she wants to take what she’s learned outside! In this episode, we discuss: Create a new spot for something.....and remember it when I need it againApply the principles to cleaning and handling the next steps of maintenanceDeclutter the garden Order Dana's New Book!My booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2025

This week, I’m answering your questions asked over at AskDanaKWhite.com. I’m talking about switching around kids' bedrooms, getting ready for a cleaner, families and Clutter Thresholds, and more! Preorder Dana's New Book! My booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2025

Those of us who struggle with clutter tend to be idealists. We want to do the very best thing. But obsessing over not making any mistakes, no matter how tiny, can end up defeating our efforts to get a space under control. Say Goodbye to Clutter in 6 Weeks – Join a Certified Decluttering Coach's Workshop for Just $50! My booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach??  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2025

I’ve started to see the term “Maximalist” being used and celebrated. For those of us who love stuff, it’s tempting to rejoice that we’re back in style! But before you throw out the Donate Boxes and start gathering kitsch, let’s talk about how to be a maximalist whose home is under control. Say Goodbye to Clutter in 6 Weeks – Join a Certified Decluttering Coach's Workshop for Just $50! My booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2025

Have you ever dreamed of traveling around the country full-time? That’s what my guest today is doing. We talk about the unique challenges involved in needing to be able to haul everything you own. In this episode, we discuss: Dealing with Identity ClutterMaking it Possible to pack up the RV in an hourGetting rid of high-value stuff Take Your House Back is on Sale! https://aslobcomesclean.com/take My booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2025

Today, I’m answering questions you’ve asked over at AskDanaKWhite.com. The general theme of these questions is, “Oh no! I was decluttering, and then something happened that made it harder!”So what if an item has a home, but you can’t “get” to its home because you are borderline approaching hoarder status?What do you do when you have an item that needs something done, e.g., an old laptop that needs stuff taken off before disposal or a photo album you want to chuck away, but you need to take all the photos out first?I do most of my decluttering during baby’s nap time (she sleeps in our room) or after all the kids are in bed. How do I avoid keep piles when there are so many things I can’t “take it there now”?How do I now downsize/remove containers from this point, even though everything has a home?I remember I have (something), and I need it but can’t find it. Help?!?!? Ask your Questions Here! Take Your House Back is on Sale! My booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2025

People often ask me how long it took me to “finish” decluttering. Spoiler: I’m not finished and I’ll never be finished and realizing that I’ll never be finished was incredibly helpful for me. But I am sharing my timeline of going from completely overwhelmed to feeling confident that I could handle my home. Take Your House Back is on Sale! My booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach??  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2025

A week with “nothing to do but declutter” feels like the answer to all of your house’s problems, right? But so many times, when these (rare) weeks actually happen, they end up flying by with little getting done. Today, I’m sharing how to make the most of weeks like this, realistically. Take Your House Back is on Sale! My booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach??  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2024

It’s so easy to fall into the trap of thinking there has to be another, better way to keep the house under control. Unfortunately, there isn’t. In this episode, we discuss:Balance relaxing and keeping on top of thingsPurposefully changing the location of some things without ruining the “where would I look first” to better utilize the space in my homeConquering the car clutter Take Your House Back is on Sale! My booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2024

I'm answering some questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com. The general theme is that it's hard to declutter when circumstances aren't ideal. Lucky for us, the No Mess Decluttering Method works in any situation. We live in an older home with zero closets, not for clothes, nothing for linens. I am struggling so hard with “take it there now” when nothing seems to have a home that makes sense.Do you have any suggestions for preparing for a time when I know I’ll have a lower clutter threshold, but I also know will be not-forever?I've been stuck renovating, moving boxes from room to room, and living in a "war-zone". How do I declutter if I am stuck in the never-ending painting/sanding jobs with very little energy left?How do I give myself the advantage of having a decluttered home from the start with all the chaos that comes with a move? Ask Your Questions Here! Take Your House Back is on Sale! https://aslobcomesclean.com/take My booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2024