A Slob Comes Clean

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....

When you feel stretched thin, adding one more thing is painful! Even if it’s a little thing that normally wouldn’t feel like a big deal! I’m sharing ways to alleviate the pressure of feeling stretched thin. Get 15% off with the code [ASCC] at oneskin.co. 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...

Those of us who struggle (big time) with clutter love to feel prepared for anything (and everything). The idea of decluttering can feel like giving up on that, and when worst-case scenarios actually happen, all those panicky feelings flare up and make it hard to let go of clutter. The solution is not to pretend bad things can’t happen. It’s to accept reality. It’s reality that bad things happen. I...

In this episode, we discuss: Tackling a large project of sentimental items which will go into a new storage area. Balancing what I keep for myself with what I need to declutter for my family. Gaining strategies for efficiently working with a helper who can only come once. 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 declu...

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A kitchen that functions well makes the whole house function better! Today, I’m sharing four ways to make this key space in your home run more smoothly. Below are the two videos I mentioned in the podcast. https://www.youtube.com/embed/BJeQpR3UbXQ?si=BEd3n6AYSCDkQ85- https://www.youtube.com/embed/kf4z9NAUpw0?si=kkhgKO_TM_hH3p9h My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.&nbs...

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In this episode, we discuss: Letting go of your fantasy self as we move into a new phase of life. Gauging when to move past gentle encouragement over to doing most of the heavy lifting for my overwhelmed daughter. Solving the problem of all the equipment we need being in a hard-to-get-to place.   My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a declutter...

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Life is hard enough and "closure" isn't always possible in difficult situations. Decluttering doesn't have to be that way. It is absolutely possible to have closure with your stuff when you use the No Mess Decluttering Process. https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/2021/02/285-my-5-step-decluttering-process-podcast/ My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a...

I'm so excited to be back after my summer break! In this episode, I'll go deep into what I learned by focusing hard on keeping dishes done (as opposed to just doing the dishes) and how to prevent dish piles from happening! 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...

Getting motivated to declutter (or just to get started on your house at all) can be really difficult! In today's episode, I'm sharing my best tips for getting motivated to start making real progress in your home.    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 Chan...

I'm answering questions that you asked over on Instagram. I'm covering things like decluttering burnout, finding the right donation place, worrying about decluttering when money is tight, and many more!   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...

It's how to help other people, right?  Summer's coming, so it's possible you'll have the "opportunity" to help other people declutter! Today, I'm sharing my best mindset shifts and strategies to make these situations go smoothly AND to produce great decluttering results.     My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach??...