Serious about getting organized? Our 28 Day Declutter Guide offers all the tools and tips you need to get started — and have your life organized for good. Follow these experts approved organizing tips to tackle clutter in every part of your home. We're showing you how to change your house — and your life — with minimal effort, thanks to super easy organizing ideas vetted by our experts. In four weeks, you can tackle your home's toughest trouble spots. From the fridge and the junk drawer, to barely there closet space and more, we've got genius tricks and essential products to streamline it all.
Declutter Your Home
The Easy Way to Organize Your Whole House
WELCOME
HOW THE PLAN WORKS
WEEKS 1-4 AT A GLANCE • Now that you have your plans in place, grab your calendar and use our chart on these pages to map out your organizing days.
Weekly Journal
Kitchen & Pantry
CLEAR THE COUNTERTOPS • Cluttered counters are a chef’s nightmare—use yours for food prep, not storage.
DE-JUNK THE JUNK DRAWER • Despite its name, the junk drawer is not the place for everything. Relocate these misplaced items to help restore order in no time.
ORGANIZE YOUR PANTRY • Our roundup of pantry organization tips will inspire you to keep your shelves in order, to make cooking weeknight dinners and packing your kids’ school lunches hassle-free.
FRESHEN UP YOUR FRIDGE • When you know exactly what’s inside, grocery shopping and mealtimes become way more efficient, with less food waste and fewer unpleasant smells.
TACKLE KITCHEN CABINETS • Keeping your cabinets clean and organized will go a long way to making meal prep a breeze.
DECORATE WITH FUNCTIONAL ITEMS • Completely bare surfaces might feel empty and a little dreary. Leave out pretty cutting boards or bowls to send a welcoming message
CORRAL TRASH AND RECYCLING • It’s hard to believe, but even your rubbish can benefit from some extra love. Mastering bag placement and keeping your receptacles tip-top will make trash duty so much easier — and much less smelly.
Living Spaces
PURGE YOUR CLOSETS • Since knocking out a wall or splurging on a built-in storage system likely isn’t in the cards for you, make the most of whatever space you do have with these closet-organization ideas, perfect for kids and adults alike.
COZY UP YOUR LIVING ROOM • Deck out your gathering space in snuggle-friendly fabrics and accessories.
CREATE A SLEEP SANCTUARY • Your bedroom is the one space in your home that is truly yours. Make it the ultimate relaxation zone by following these tips, and you’ll be serenely snoozing in no time.
DESIGN A ZEN-LIKE BATHROOM RETREAT • Just because it’s a tiny space doesn’t mean you can’t make it both functional and tranquil. These clever storage ideas will keep your bathroom fresh, clean and serene.
Home Offices & Workrooms
ELIMINATE PAPER PILEUPS • These ideas—from desktop letter trays and drawers to color-coded binders and personalized memory boxes—will make sure every piece of paper has a happy place to land.
SECURE YOUR DATA • Follow these tips to curb your paper and digital mess for a streamlined desk that won’t add any extra stress.
UPGRADE YOUR OFFICE SPACE • Even if you don’t work from home, odds are you spend at least a few hours per week paying bills, sending emails or crafting. Make your work space a comfy and productive one with these handy tips.
ARRANGE ART SUPPLIES AND KIDS’ TOYS • Keep your supplies and projects in check with these clever craft room organization ideas.
LEVEL UP YOUR LAUNDRY ROOM • Even if you don’t have room for all the bells and whistles, these top tips can help keep laundry day safe and efficient.
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