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08/30/2026

Moving is already a big project, and packing items you no longer use only creates more work on both ends.

Before you start filling boxes, take time to clear out the things that aren’t worth packing, moving, and finding space for in your new home.

Declutter these 10 things before you move:

1. Clothes that no longer fit
2. Broken or unwanted furniture
3. Expired pantry and refrigerator food
4. Duplicate kitchen items
5. Old paperwork and unnecessary files
6. Unused small appliances
7. Worn-out towels and linens
8. Toys your kids have outgrown
9. Random cords and outdated electronics
10. Decor that doesn’t fit your new space or style

The less you take with you, the easier it will be to pack, unpack, and settle into your new home. Decluttering before a move can also reduce moving costs and help you avoid opening boxes filled with things you already knew you didn’t want.

Start with one room at a time and ask yourself whether each item is worth the time, effort, and space required to move it.

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08/28/2026

08/28/2026

Your kitchen counters can feel cluttered even when they aren’t technically “messy.”

A lot of visual clutter comes from everyday items that slowly take over the space, don’t have a designated home, or are being stored on the counter because the current kitchen organization system isn’t working.

12 things making your kitchen counters feel cluttered:

1. Small appliances you don’t use every day
2. Too many water bottles or tumblers
3. Mail and paperwork
4. Vitamins and medications
5. Kids’ school papers and activity items
6. Grocery bags waiting to be put away
7. Random charging cords
8. Too many decorative items
9. Produce without a designated storage spot
10. Cleaning supplies left out after use
11. Cooking tools that could be stored elsewhere
12. Items that don’t actually belong in the kitchen

Kitchen organization becomes much easier when your counters are reserved for the things you truly use and need within reach.

Decluttering kitchen countertops, creating designated storage zones, and moving less-used items into cabinets, drawers, or pantry storage can reduce visual clutter and make the entire kitchen feel more functional.

Clearer counters can also make cooking, cleaning, and resetting the kitchen much easier to manage day to day.

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