The Minimalists: Decluttering the Excess Stuff in Your Home
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Discussed in This Episode
What can I do with all of the occasionally used appliances that take up a lot of space in our kitchen cabinets?
What’s hiding in your cabinets?
Minimalist House Tour 101
Listener tip: Ending the buy-declutter-buy-more cycle
How can I keep clutter from coming back?
How can I get rid of broken things without contributing to a landfill?
How can I let go of my OCD and need to control so that I can live calmly in my imperfect living space?
What does Kristen do to prevent cord and cable clutter in her minimalist home?
Although she has a perfect home, Kristen fantasizes about renting again?
What are the upsides and downsides of open-concept homes?
Talkaboutable: 95% of homeowners feel that their life is organized when their home is organized.
More About Less: What is Knolling?
Added Value: What’s the perfect song to end this Household Clutter series?
Minimal Maxims
Joshua, Ryan, and T.K.’s pithy, shareable, less-than-140-character responses. Find more quotes from The Minimalists at [the website].
Minimalism is the amplification of spaciousness.
Out of sight isn’t out of mind.
A cluttered home produces a cluttered mind.
Clutter enters the home through the same door that intentionality exits.
Clutter accumulates at the checkout line, well before it overflows your closets, cabinets, and drawers.
The simplest way to get rid of an item is to avoid bringing it home in the first place.
The key to a perfect home is not addition—it is subtraction.
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Conclusion
In this final episode of the Household Clutter series, The Minimalists discuss the importance of decluttering the excess stuff in our homes. They share tips and tricks for keeping our living spaces organized and clutter-free, and provide inspiration for those who are struggling to let go of their belongings.
FAQs
How can I get started with decluttering my home?
Start with small steps, such as tidying up one area at a time, and work your way up to bigger tasks.
What are some of the most common hiding spots for clutter?
Cabinets, drawers, and other out-of-sight areas are common places for clutter to accumulate.
How can I break the cycle of buying-decluttering-buying?
Practice mindful consumption, and ask yourself if each new purchase will truly add value to your life or whether it’s just a waste of money.