A Slob Comes Clean

Explore the essential role of function in kitchen organization. Discover how meal planning can impact your entire home. Should you keep that mountain of bakeware, or is it time to declutter? Learn clever storage solutions for awkward cabinets and tips for making progress in a busy kitchen. Find out how to deal with seasonal items and set up your cooking space for accessibility. Plus, get advice on handling extra pantry items to avoid cluttering your home. Tackle those kitchen challenges with confidence!

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.comWhat is the best way to downsize/go through Christmas stuff?I am doing your "14 Days to Opening Your Front Door to Guests." It is lovely, and if I didn't have anything else to do, I am sure I could accomplish it. What do I do about all the random holiday activities that take up time I need for my room cleaning schedule?How do I tell the difference between everyday holiday chaos and a sign my house isn’t nearly as “under control” as I thought it was?How do I get the quantity of linens down when we often have guests who need a sheet set on a mattress or extra pillow cases, and it's hard to estimate what we will need? I’m tempted to keep more.Please show me how to declutter my ornaments! I feel everything is sentimental. Help!Take Your House Back is on SALE! Go here to learn more. My books My YouTube Channel!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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover the perks of a decluttered home, where guilt-free rest reigns supreme. Learn how exhaustion can block decluttering efforts and why focusing on visible messes can create momentum. Hear about transforming living spaces with small routines and the importance of enjoying gatherings without the stress of clutter. Dana shares actionable tips for sustainable progress, emphasizing small habits that prevent overwhelming messes. Embrace the no-mess method and start making positive changes today!

Take Your House Back is on SALE! Go here to learn more. My books My YouTube Channel!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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feeling overwhelmed by clutter? Dive into fears surrounding decluttering and discover how to conquer them! Learn why decluttering makes cleaning easier and the truth behind time-consuming chores. Explore a five-step process that addresses emotional attachments, and don't let a scary clown figurine haunt you anymore! Tackle doorbell anxiety by starting with visible spaces, and find out how less stuff keeps pests at bay. Plus, get strategies for incoming holiday items. It's time to transform your spaces with confidence!

We (those of us who struggle with clutter) tend to love collections! But we also know they can get out of control. I’m talking about collecting in a way that doesn’t send the house spiraling into clutter.Take Your House Back is on SALE! Go here to learn more. My books My YouTube Channel!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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am doing something kind of fun. As you know, I have a Patreon group, and we had an in-person retreat.  I asked some of them if they would come on and share a pivotal or transformational moment for them in their own process of getting their home under control. It's all private, but they've agreed to do this for the podcast.  And I think it's really fun to hear from others what has been the difference maker for them.Take Your House Back is on SALE! Go here to learn more. My books My YouTube Channel!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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.comDue to some kitchen updates, I had to empty out my kitchen cabinets. Since I got everything out of the cabinets, I feel like it's a perfect time to declutter and reorganize!! How should I tackle this whole kitchen?I've decluttered a ton. I'm pretty happy with how far I've gone, but I can't help feeling that I could go further, even though I have plenty of space for the things that I have. Any thoughts on this?My family of 7 lives in a 2-story home. All of our bedrooms are located upstairs, and it’s a constant struggle to get the kids to take their laundry, toys, and personal items upstairs. Do you have any suggestions for making this process easier?I don't know what to do with the greeting cards I get from my husband and children. I feel guilty about throwing them out, but realistically, they have no home! Please help!My biggest struggle is with dishes. I wash them as I need them, like you said, you do clothes when they are all dirty. I am physically unable to stand or sit for the required hours it would take to complete them. Help!I need more walking space in my apartment. I started decluttering the dining room and behind my living room chair. But, the items I am keeping are on the dining table, because I can't get into the spare room where I'd look for them first. Should I have started with the room I knew I would look in first for those things?I have two questions. First, what do I do with "donations" when in my area, there is no place to donate to? I've searched countless times and asked many people. Second, how do you deal with people in your home shaming you for decluttering? Your "take it there now" method allows me to do something without making the situation worse. It only gets better if that's the only task that gets done. Thank you.How do you deal with toy clutter? My daughter is 3 years old, and the toys that deserve shelf space change every day. How do I (or we) choose what to keep?Take Your House Back is on SALE! Go here to learn more. My books My YouTube Channel!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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com.How can I plunk my homeschool routine in the middle of my dailies, progress with decluttering, and other housekeeping tasks without it all falling apart?How do you prevent yourself from “going there” with your emotions? You said you have a lot of emotions about things. I get that!When I’m going through my closet, I find items that I love. How do you part with items you love that you had put away for another time?Can you please talk about getting rid of pieces of a set (like a set of dishes)?How do I get to the next step when nothing really has a home?What do I do with pages of notes and handouts that I have from various sources, such as meetings with health coaches, food webinars, gardening webinars, and decorating tips?What are some ideas if your kids always wear through specific categories of clothes before the next laundry day?Do I consider the five steps before I purchase an item that I don't necessarily need, such as clothing or home decor?I helped a friend declutter, and it has returned. I love your concepts, but I am afraid I will not present your solutions to her successfully. Please help?We just moved from a 2-bedroom apartment to a 4-bedroom house with a basement, garage, and attic. How do I "declutter" when I'm not hitting the walls of the container?Is it possible to have a clutter threshold so low you can’t get below it? Any amount of clutter makes me feel like everything is out of control. This makes me feel overwhelmed, so the clutter continues to increase.Take Your House Back is on SALE! Go here to learn more. My books My YouTube Channel!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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The goal of noncommittal experimentation is to remove the pressure that I feel that keeps me from doing anything.Take Your House BackTake Your House Back is on SALE! Go here to learn more. My books My YouTube Channel!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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.