A Slob Comes Clean 450: Decluttering to Combine Households
Mar 20, 2025
Combining households brings a whirlwind of sentimental items and clutter challenges. The host shares strategies for finding a new clutter threshold while letting go of unused treasures. From dealing with empty TV boxes to organizing a garage for a new car, the emotional complexities of merging lives and belongings are explored. Practical tips for decluttering and the joy it brings create a light-hearted journey toward a simplified home. Plus, there's a heartfelt discussion on holiday decor and the importance of creating functional spaces.
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Combining Households Challenges
- Amy combined her household with her husband's over several years, adjusting from having her own space to sharing tightly during the pandemic.
- This situation forced her to re-evaluate space use and clutter thresholds as living space became limited.
Declutter Personal Items First
- Declutter your own things first to create space and reduce clutter after combining households.
- Limit storage space (like half a closet or specific drawers) to help decide what to keep or discard.
Special Effects Careers Impact Space
- Amy and her husband work in special effects for film and TV, involving unique items and collectibles.
- Their professions bring distinctive challenges and opportunities to combining household belongings.
