The author standing outside in front of her home in upstate New York.
The author was able to declutter her home with the help of a professional photographer.
  • I decided to rent my house out for extra income and hired a photographer to help me stage it.
  • Through her eyes, I realized how much clutter I had.
  • Getting rid of things was freeing.

While I would not classify myself as a hoarder, I have trouble letting go of things, objects, and memorabilia. I didn't realize how much of an issue this was until recently when the once-lucrative Airbnb I ran out of my second home was in trouble. I was no longer turning people away, but struggling to get renters.