Declutter Challenge Week 52: Now What?
30 October
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What a year we have all had on this decluttering journey together! Our home are now more functional than ever, we have simplified systems and reduced volume and we no longer have anything in our homes that doesn’t serve a purpose. You are all amazing and we thank you for sharing your stories, your successes and your challenges along the way. After all of that time and effort you have invested in creating a functional and efficient home, how do we go about keeping it that way? Five Simple Tips for Staying Organised Have a home for everything and return everything to its home…….today! OneRead More →

Allsorts Organising Declutter Challenge Week 45: Large Electricals
14 September
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We are going big this week with our large electrical appliances.  For most of us, this is the fridge/s, dishwasher, washing machine, clothes dryer and any other whitegoods or big electricals you have in your home and garage. So how do we decide what stays and what goes? This category could be a simple on, particularly if you have items that are no longer used or fit for purpose. If you need some further assistance to make decisions though, revisit the criteria you created during Week 1 of our challenge to assist you in making decisions.  If you are new to the challenge, you canRead More →

Allsorts Organising Declutter Challenge Week 41: Storage Containers
14 August
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You are all amazing at this decluttering – it is so good to hear your stories, we really appreciate you sharing! Because you have come so far in culling the unwanted items, you have probably found that you have emptied out a number of containers and organisers that you used to store your stuff. So how do we decide what stays and what goes? This category could be a simple one if you choose as it is now very clear in Week 41 of the challenge that you no longer have a need for the tubs, organisers, baskets, bins, hanging organisers and other items youRead More →

Allsorts Organising Declutter Challenge
28 June
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This week it’s time to take a fresh look at our paintings, prints and frames – those hanging on the walls, sitting on the shelves and taking up space in our cupboards and sheds. So how do we decide what stays and what goes? Ask yourself these questions: Do I love it? Does it have good memories associated with it? Is it proudly on display or catching dust in a cupboard? Does it go well with my decor or taste? Is it functional and/or in good condition? Has it got a home or do you have room for it? If it isn’t quite that straightRead More →

Allsorts Organising Declutter Challenge
07 June
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As the weather continues to cool down, we are less likely to head out for picnics or fire up the BBQ so let’s review this category and freshen everything up before we pack it away for the winter.  Decluttering now also means we will have less to pack and store!  We will cover all of your picnic items (including baskets, blankets, cutlery, plates, cups, thermos’ and coolers or eskies) as well as bbq tools and the bbq itself. So how do we decide what stays and what goes? As always, the criteria you created during Week 1 of our challenge will assist you in makingRead More →

Diary with written to do list and pencil
01 June
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Our huge 52 week declutter challenge is underway and features a weekly category with an accompanying blog post providing tips and tools for how to get started, what to do with the keepers and transition options for those items that you decide no longer have a place in your home. Below is a handy summary of the weekly categories for every week of our challenge.  The blog link will also be posted here when it is available. You can post questions, discuss challenges and share successes on our Facebook page. Happy decluttering!   Week 1:  DVDs, Video Tapes and CDs – Ditching the discs WeekRead More →

Allsorts Organising Declutter Challenge
25 May
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Whether you are a gardener, home handyman, creator or tinkerer, you need tools for the job.  But, how many do you really need and use? Let’s get out into the garage and garden sheds and review our needs.  We will look at both powered and non-powered tools, including lawn mowers and the like.  At the same time, consider those bottles and bags of nails, screws and little gizmos that we can’t even remember what they were for. So how do we decide what stays and what goes? As we are working on downsizing and moving into a different style of property, our considerations include whatRead More →