I'm helping my mom move to a small place. It has made me realize that at 46, I already have too much stuff.

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I joined a decluttering challenge and got rid of 496 items in a month. I made a point to not throw anything in the trash.

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Mesha Griffith went viral with her decluttering challenge.

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I'm 81 and decluttering my house, so that my kids don't have to deal with the mess when I die. It's a strange but important task.

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The author is decluttering her house, especially her book collection.

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I'm a professional organizer. Helping my 89-year-old mom downsize was emotionally brutal.

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Regina Lark helped her 89-year-old mom declutter.

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8 things to get rid of in your home before the new year, according to professional organizers

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According to professional organizers, there are a few things you should get rid of before the new year.

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I wanted the items my daughter grows out of to have a meaningful second life. 'Buy Nothing' groups help me see they'll go to good use.

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The author says selling her daughter's used items was a hassle, and she worried her donations would be trashed. 'Buy Nothing' groups offer a great solution.

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I'm a mom of 3 and was overwhelmed with how much stuff we have. I started getting rid of 1 thing a day.

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Kids toys in boxes.

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Sabrina Soto shares the 3 areas in your home that should be clutter-free to set you up for success

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Sabrina Soto's new show focuses on transforming lives, not just homes.

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My husband likes to keep everything, and I prefer minimalism. A home remodel helped us learn to declutter together.

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The author (not pictured) and her husband deal with clutter differently.

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Moving internationally taught me how to declutter. Now, my husband and I live a minimalist lifestyle.

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Maria Polansky has learned the art of decluttering through multiple moves.

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