I grew up in a cluttered house. Now, I feel satisfaction from donating things I don't use.

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The author (not pictured) doesn't like to keep clutter around her house.

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Wasteful consumerism has a new worst enemy: Gen Alpha tweens

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Gen Alpha is inspiring their parents to donate the things they don't need.

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I had to rent my house for extra income, and it forced me to declutter. I'm happier because of it.

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The author was able to declutter her home with the help of a professional photographer.

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I'm a professional declutterer. Dorm rooms can get messy fast — here are 4 tips for keeping dorm rooms clutter-free.

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College students can easily declutter their dorm rooms.

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6 things you need to throw away from your garage right now, according to professional declutterers

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A garage can certainly be used for extra storage, but a littler decluttering wouldn't hurt.

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I clean and declutter other people's homes. Here are 5 tips you can use while decluttering your own spaces.

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The author (not pictured) helps people clean and declutter their homes.

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My wife and I collected 24 years' worth of clutter. Now, our hobby is throwing away a bag of trash every night, and it's changed our marriage.

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The author and his wife (not pictured) have been sorting through the clutter in their new house.

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Instead of buying gifts for our daughters, we ask parents to bring toys their kids no longer use. We do an exchange at the party.

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Katrina Donham (not pictured) tells parents not to bring new gifts to her daughters' birthday parties.

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I'm a decluttering expert. Here's how to know when to replace your pillows, mattress, and sheets.

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10 things you should get rid of to create a more peaceful space, according to interior designers

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Simple changes can make a room more tranquil.

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