A Slob Comes Clean

4 phrases/questions I can see right through. My books 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??   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/priv...

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...

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 books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering c...

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...

Getting started is the hardest part. So how do you actually take that first step? How can you move from understanding how to declutter to actually decluttering? My books 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?? My books   My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.&nb...

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 books Want to be a pa...

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's Letting go of "valuable" and sentimental items out of storage that are never used Gettin...

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 a...

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 video My books 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??   My books   My YouTube Channel! Wan...

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 books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a decluttering...

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 books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. ...

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 again Apply the principles to cleaning and handling the next steps of maintenance Declutter the garden Order Dana's New Book! My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to f...

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 books 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?? My books   My YouTube Channel...

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 books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to...

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 books Wan...

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 Clutter Making it Possible to pack up the RV in an hour Getting rid of high-value stuff Join a live 6 week decluttering workshop taught by one of...

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 ne...

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 books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at P...

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 books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to...

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 things Purposefully changing the location of some things without ruining the “where would I look first” to better utilize the space in my home Conquering the car clutter Take Your House Ba...

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 se...

My Layers of a Clean House video (below) is my most watched video. It gets very different reactions from different people. Today, I'm talking about why it is so important to understand the layers of a clean house. Watch my Layers of a Clean House video here. Take Your House Back is on Sale!   My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering...

I know! It’s Thanksgiving Day here in the US when this releases! But this is the time of year when special events may happen in your house, even if they don’t happen very often the rest of the year. I’m sharing my own prep for hosting a large family gathering even in the midst of busy life. https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/2024/11/faq-how-do-i-get-my-overwhelmingly-messy-house-ready-for-guests/ htt...

In this episode, we discuss: Declutter my daughter's room and set her up with a routine for keeping it tidy. Successfully meal plan. Determine what to do with sentimental items. My books 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??   My books   My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Fin...

I'm answering some questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com. And, spoiler . . . the Container Concept is pretty much always the answer. Hearing how it applies to all of these different situations will help you apply it to your situation! Mentioned: The Container Concept Explained video The questions answered in this episode: Help! My magazine clippings have invaded my clutter threshold....