Author: Y C

  • Decluttering is challenging

    Decluttering is a daunting task. You have to overcome the letting go part. The common challenges are for sentimental attachment, procrastination (cause there is always tomorrow) and lack of time. Here are some practical solutions: Why are we so attached to items? Cause those items have sentimental values often with deep emotional connecting to our…

  • Vertical storage solution

    If you have a small house with lack of anything for storage what can be done? A great way is to think – vertical space. Shelving units can help maximize storage if you have no floor space. Shelving units should go up to the ceiling. Here are some of our favorite vertical storage solutions. For…

  • Are you ready to declutter?

    Questions to ask yourself. Gimme a D-E-C-L-U-T-T-E-R … Decision Have you made the decision to declutter your home? Effort Are you emotionally ready to put the effort to declutter? Commitment Are you committed to the process of decluttering? Letting go Do you have the will to let go of things that no longer serve your…

  • Is Minimalism the way to live?

    Let’s explore the ideas and principles of minimalism and how it relates to decluttering. Minimalism is a lifestyle choice centered on the idea of living with less or just enough. It helps bring into focus on what really matters the most in life. Minimalist prioritize experiences and relationships over material possessions. Both minimalism and decluttering…

  • Decluttering vs Organizing

    Decluttering means to let things go. Organizing means to keep things tidy. You cannot organize clutter. You have to declutter in order to get organize. If you are just organizing your clutter, you are just shifting the same amount of stuff from one area to the next and the clutter remains. Let Declutter Ally helps…