Decluttering Hacks Archives - The Yard Couple

8 Innovative Decluttering Tips for Seniors

Let’s be real, decluttering can feel overwhelming for anyone, but if you’re a senior (or helping one), it can feel like scaling Mount Everest. Years, no, decades, of memories, knick-knacks, and “Why do I still have this?” moments staring back at you. Trust me, I’ve been there. Whether you’re downsizing, tidying up, or just trying to find

7 Creative Ideas for Hiding Basement Clutter

If your basement looks like a tornado went on a shopping spree, you’re not alone. Basements are like that one friend who takes all your problems (a.k.a. clutter), and just keeps piling them up with no questions asked. Sound familiar? But here’s the thing, your clutter-loving basement doesn’t have to stay like that forever. Let’s

3 Steps to Take Before You Declutter

Let’s be real, decluttering sounds super easy in theory. You grab a trash bag, toss out stuff you don’t want, and voilà, your house is now an Instagram-worthy minimalist haven. Or so you thought. In reality, you’re 15 minutes in, surrounded by a pile of questionable “maybe I’ll need this someday” items, and suddenly, you’re

7 Things Not To Do When Decluttering

Okay, let’s be real: decluttering is not anyone’s idea of a good time. You stand there in a closet full of chaos, staring at a pile of random junk you forgot you even owned, and wonder, “How did it get this bad?!”. While decluttering should make you feel lighter, more organized, and a little less stressed, sometimes we make

12 Decluttering Mistakes to Avoid

We’ve all been there. You wake up with ambitious plans to finally declutter your home like the minimalist queen (or king) you aspire to be, only to end up surrounded by piles of junk, questioning every life choice that brought you here. Sound familiar? 😅 Yep, decluttering isn’t always the Pinterest-perfect journey people make it out to