The Clutter Fairy Weekly

Do you dream of a world without paper? The idea of “going paperless” has been around for years, but many of us still struggle to avoid drowning in paper. There’s not a simple route to paperlessness. …

Serious readers often collect books much faster than they can read them, and buying more books than you can read is not too different from accumulating any other kind of clutter. In episode #33 of Th…

Sooner or later, we lose interest in our recreational pursuits or we no longer have the time, energy, or physical capacity to pursue and enjoy them. After the thrill is gone, what was once essential …

The ever-changing definition of style constantly compels its devotees to buy the latest and greatest, and yesterday’s fashions get pushed aside. Unchecked, the compulsion inevitably leads to cluttere…

Are you a bargain-hunter? Do you keep your eyes open for coupons, Groupons, rebates, and specials? Here’s some shocking news: a bargain is only a bargain if you need what you’re buying. In episode #3…

Collecting can be a fun and satisfying hobby. But the passionate pursuit of the “complete” collection can become a monster, gobbling up our time, money, and space. And collecting behavior extends bey…

How do you make sure that your project is moving forward? An important key to sustaining your momentum on organizing projects is maintaining awareness of how far you've already come. In episode #28 o…

It’s a part of the human condition that our stuff tends to become an extension of ourselves. Just like our experiences and actions, our things feel like a part of us. When stuff gets tangled up in ou…

Do you find yourself living in a very small space? Efficiency apartments, dorm rooms, mobile homes, the wildly popular “tiny houses,” and other compact living spaces create special organizing issues.…

In episode #25 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, offers tips for finding motivation and creating momentum on a long-…

In episode #24 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, offers a strategy for balancing the role of the guest room as a pla…

In episode #23 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, unpacks the clutter issues of deep storage—backyard sheds, storage …

In episode #22 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, discusses sources of kitchen clutter and offers ideas for planning …

In episode #21 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, breaks down the causes of restroom clutter and offers a step-by-ste…

In episode #20 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, suggests strategies for transforming your master bedroom from a str…

In episode #19 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, offers a step-by-step strategy for reclaiming the usable space in y…

In episode #18 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, offers a step-by-step strategy for organizing your home office spac…

In episode #17 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, reflects on ways people are making the best of the COVID-19 lockdow…

In episode #16 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, describes potential life-changing effects of decluttering—small (an…

In episode #15 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, offers strategies for expediting your sorting and packing project w…