The Declutter Queen

Decluttering before a move is hard enough. But what do you do with the couch nobody picks up, the piano you can’t move, or the expensive exercise equipment you no longer use? I sit down with Ari Kimmelfeld, founder of Commonplace, to talk about downsiz...

Decluttering before a move is hard enough. But what do you do with the couch nobody picks up, the piano you can’t move, or the expensive exercise equipment you no longer use? I sit down with Ari Kimmelfeld, founder of Commonplace, to talk about downsizing and selling large, valuable items without the stress of managing every detail yourself. I share my own moving challenges, from Facebook Marketpl...

I’m diving into one of the most surprisingly satisfying declutter zones: your smartphone. Instead of fantasizing about throwing it into a lake, I’ll show you how to clear the quiet digital chaos that’s stealing your time, focus, and peace of mind. I wa...

 I’m diving into one of the most surprisingly satisfying declutter zones: your smartphone. Instead of fantasizing about throwing it into a lake, I’ll show you how to clear the quiet digital chaos that’s stealing your time, focus, and peace of mind. I walk you through how our phones turn into portable clutter machines—crammed with unused apps, unread notifications, chaotic photo galleries, and...

I share my practical five-step process for decluttering jewelry from gathering and sorting every piece to deciding what to keep, repair, donate, sell or repurpose. I also offer simple strategies for organizing belongings in small spaces, including usin...

I share my practical five-step process for decluttering jewelry from gathering and sorting every piece to deciding what to keep, repair, donate, sell or repurpose. I also offer simple strategies for organizing belongings in small spaces, including using vertical storage, multipurpose furniture and designated containers. Plus, I explain how to encourage others to declutter by leading by example, re...

When we think about clutter, we usually picture overflowing closets, crowded countertops and rooms filled with things we no longer need. But our bodies can carry clutter too—from stress and tension to unhealthy habits and routines that leave us feeling...

When we think about clutter, we usually picture overflowing closets, crowded countertops and rooms filled with things we no longer need. But our bodies can carry clutter too—from stress and tension to unhealthy habits and routines that leave us feeling depleted. I explore simple, realistic ways to declutter the body by being more mindful about what we consume, how we move and when we rest. This is...

The Declutter Queen explores how to rebuild a calendar with intention after clearing away commitments that no longer serve you. Avery Cundill walks through practical strategies for creating a schedule that reflects your values, respects your energy pat...

The Declutter Queen explores how to rebuild a calendar with intention after clearing away commitments that no longer serve you. Avery Cundill walks through practical strategies for creating a schedule that reflects your values, respects your energy patterns, and builds in essential breathing room. The episode emphasizes designing your calendar around when you naturally feel most focused rather tha...

Calendar clutter can wreck your mental health faster than a messy kitchen ever could. Avery Cundill explores how overstuffed schedules drain energy, feed overwhelm, and reflect everyone's priorities but your own. This episode of The Declutter Queen wal...

Calendar clutter can wreck your mental health faster than a messy kitchen ever could. Avery Cundill explores how overstuffed schedules drain energy, feed overwhelm, and reflect everyone's priorities but your own. This episode of The Declutter Queen walks through a clear system for reclaiming control: take inventory of your calendar, categorize every event, and start canceling what doesn't serve yo...

Avery Cundill discusses decluttering cars, emphasizing the benefits of a clean, functional vehicle. She outlines a five-zone decluttering process: front seat, glove compartment, doors, back seats, and trunk. Essential items to keep include daily use it...

Avery Cundill discusses decluttering cars, emphasizing the benefits of a clean, functional vehicle. She outlines a five-zone decluttering process: front seat, glove compartment, doors, back seats, and trunk. Essential items to keep include daily use items, current documents, and emergency kits. Avery advises setting car rules, such as no overnight trash, and maintaining a weekly tidy. She also add...

I focus on decluttering the kitchen, especially the big, often overlooked appliances and cold storage. I start by tackling large appliances—stoves, ovens, dishwashers, microwaves (and even washer/dryer if in the kitchen)—and recommend clearing their to...

I focus on decluttering the kitchen, especially the big, often overlooked appliances and cold storage. I start by tackling large appliances—stoves, ovens, dishwashers, microwaves (and even washer/dryer if in the kitchen)—and recommend clearing their tops and surrounding areas, cleaning inside them, and evaluating whether duplicate or nonfunctional appliances should go. For the refrigerator, I walk...

I walk you through how to transform your kitchen from chaotic to calm. I start by asking you to envision how you want your kitchen to feel—functional, peaceful, or simply easy to clean—because that vision guides every decision. I take you on a “scaveng...

I walk you through how to transform your kitchen from chaotic to calm. I start by asking you to envision how you want your kitchen to feel—functional, peaceful, or simply easy to clean—because that vision guides every decision. I take you on a “scavenger hunt” for small appliances, helping you question when you last used them, whether you enjoy them, and if they duplicate other tools. Then we tack...

Avery Cundill, along with her daughter Lily Rich, tackle two surprisingly common clutter zones on The Declutter Queen: the spice cabinet and the calendar. Avery walks listeners through a straightforward process for decluttering kitchen spices, from ide...

Avery Cundill, along with her daughter Lily Rich, tackle two surprisingly common clutter zones on The Declutter Queen: the spice cabinet and the calendar. Avery walks listeners through a straightforward process for decluttering kitchen spices, from identifying expired stock to organizing by category and storing smarter. The episode then shifts to a conversation with Lily, a busy university student...

I turn my focus to one of the most intimidating spaces in many homes: the garage. I talk about how garages stop being a home for our cars and instead become black holes for forgotten projects, expired paint cans, broken tools, dusty holiday decorations...

I turn my focus to one of the most intimidating spaces in many homes: the garage. I talk about how garages stop being a home for our cars and instead become black holes for forgotten projects, expired paint cans, broken tools, dusty holiday decorations, old furniture, and boxes labeled “miscellaneous.” Because the garage is out of our main sightlines, it often becomes “storage for indecision” – th...

I dive into the emotional side of decluttering, especially when you’re preparing your home for sale. I talk about how our things carry memories—like the dining room where you celebrated birthdays, a child’s giant papier-mâché project, or that old coat ...

I dive into the  emotional  side of decluttering, especially when you’re preparing your home for sale. I talk about how our things carry memories—like the dining room where you celebrated birthdays, a child’s giant papier-mâché project, or that old coat by the door—and how the fear of losing those memories can keep us stuck. I encourage you to “keep the memory, not the item,” and share w...

I walk you through a practical, room-by-room approach to getting your home ready to sell. Building on last episode’s “why” of decluttering with realtor Ty Mitchell, I focus here on the “how.” I start in the living room, where I suggest removing excess ...