5 Ways to Declutter Your Home

When your house needs a purge, professional organizer Barbara Reich knows the answer to that most crushing question: Where on earth to begin? Here are five common trouble spots to tackle.

The Kitchen

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Adding shelves in cabinets and inserts in drawers increased storage space dramatically. Also, stacking similar items maximizes space inside the cabinets.

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The Pantry

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Barbara Reich

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The key to organizing this pantry was discarding all expired foods and grouping similar items together. Clear canisters and pantry bins make foods easy to find.

Barbara Reich

The Kitchen Drawer

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An expandable bamboo drawer insert replaced chaos with order. Now, knives are together, spatulas are together and serving pieces are together.

Barbara Reich

Bathroom Linen Closet

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The depth of the closet had made it a catchall for trash and treasures. Plastic, stackable drawers bring order to toiletries.

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Family Room

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Barbara Reich

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This corner was overrun with office supplies and a printer. Moving these to a new office nook in the bedroom allowed the family to reclaim this space for relaxation.

Barbara Reich

Barbara Reich is a professional organizer at Resourceful Consultants, LLC

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