Key Points Start decluttering by identifying things you haven’t used in a year.Ask questions such as: does it have sentimental value, is it rare, is it intrinsically valuable?Concentrate on clothing, ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." January is here, and the New Year is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start—even in your home. Once ...

Lindsey Ellefson is Lifehacker’s Features Editor. She currently covers study and productivity hacks, as well as household and digital decluttering, and oversees the freelancers on the sex and ...

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Erin Schmidt, owner of Douglas County-based decluttering business Home Liberated LLC, finds new homes for all sorts of items that her clients don't want to keep, such as these balls of yarn.