The 80/20 rule dictates that your stuff should take up only 80 percent of a given space — a closet, a drawer, a bookshelf — leaving 20 percent empty. Think of it as headroom for your stuff: Leaving ...

Sometimes, I notice that my home starts to feel overwhelming, even if I don't see a huge mess at first. It's easy to hold ...

House hushing is a decluttering method that involves removing all non-essential items from a space and letting it sit empty for 24 hours. You then reintroduce items with intention, and donate, throw ...