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I am doing something kind of fun. So as you know, I have my Patreon group, and we had an in-person retreat. I asked some of them if they would come on and share a pivotal or transformational moment for them in their own process of getting their home under control. It’s all private, but […] The post 480: Real People, Real Progress – Lessons from the Kindred Spirits appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com Due to some kitchen updates, I had to empty out my kitchen cabinets. Since I got everything out of the cabinets, I feel like it’s a perfect time to declutter and reorganize!! How should I tackle this whole kitchen? I’ve decluttered a ton. I’m pretty happy […] The post 479: Q&A – When Decluttering Feels Endless, Plus Stairs, Cards, and Kids’ Toys appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com How can I plunk my homeschool routine in the middle of my dailies, progress with decluttering, and other housekeeping tasks without it all falling apart? How do you prevent yourself from “going there” with your emotions? You said you have a lot of emotions about things. […] The post 478: Q&A – Function Over Minimalism and the Power of the First Steps appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

The goal of noncommittal experimentation is to remove the pressure that I feel that keeps me from doing anything. Take Your House Back My books My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a decluttering coach?? The post 477: Noncommittal Experimentation appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’ve stayed in multiple homes lately, including a shipping container tiny home! That has made me think a LOT about what I want in a home and how to get there. Take Your House Back aslobcomesclean.com/jane My books My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want […] The post 476: The House You Have Is The House You Have appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com How do you apply the container concept for certain items that some people would tie/fold and others would let loose such as cables and linens? I just feel frozen and I don’t know how to decide what to tackle first. What are some suggestions to help […] The post 475: Container Concept and Creativity appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Let go of your attachment to things and do the “one in/one out” rule. Change the way you look at your stuff. Keep your mind on track.   ASlobComesClean.com/HQ My books My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to […] The post 474: Decluttering When It’s All So Interesting appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m back from my summer break! It’s always helpful to assess my home and how it’s functioning for me in my current stage of life. As we move college kids in and then out again, I find myself incredibly thankful for all the decluttering I’ve done! ASlobComesClean.com/HQ My books My YouTube Channel! Want to be […] The post 473: My State of the Home Post-Summer 2025 Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we’re trying something new! We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We’ll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my […] The post 472: Clutter Thresholds, Dealing With Trash, Defining “Under Control” appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we’re trying something new! We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We’ll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my […] The post 471: Take It There Now, Overwhelming Closets, Five Minute Pickups, Laundry Challenges appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we’re trying something new! We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We’ll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my […] The post 470: House Issues, Others Helping, Organizing Tubs, Family Members, Books appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we’re trying something new! We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We’ll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my […] The post 469: Container Concept Issues, Attics and Basements, Skipping Items or Stuff Shifting? appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we’re trying something new! We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We’ll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my […] The post 468: Decluttering Plateaus and Thresholds, Home Renovations, Spouse Clutter appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we’re trying something new! We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We’ll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my […] The post 467: Too Cluttered to Take it There Now, Decluttering Journals, Guiding Multiple People Through the Five Steps appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we’re trying something new! We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We’ll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my […] The post 466: Turning Sentimental Clutter into Displays, To Do Lists, Step 2 Before Step 1? appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we’re trying something new! We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We’ll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my […] The post 465: Extra Bedding, Things That Need Repairs, and Extra Bins appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we’re trying something new! We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We’ll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my […] The post 464: Digital Photos, Decluttering Clothes After Weight Loss, and Household Challenges with “Where Would I Look For It First?” appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we’re trying something new! We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We’ll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my […] The post 463: Basement & Attic Decluttering, Retirement Changes, and Dealing with Craft Supplies appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we’re trying something new! We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We’ll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my […] The post 462: Advice for Spouses & Family, Mobility Challenges & Elderly Parents, Decluttering Sentimental Family History Items appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we’re trying something new! We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We’ll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my […] The post 461: Preparing for Guests, How to Break a Stall, My Container is Too Big! appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we’re trying something new! We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We’ll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my […] The post 460: Teaching Children the Method, Dealing with Clothes, and What to Do With Empty Space appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Summer is here! (Or almost here!) Even if your personal schedule isn’t dictated by a school calendar, life generally looks different in the summer as many activities take breaks or change their schedules. If you’ve found a cleaning or decluttering routine that works, or you feel like you’re finally gaining some much-coveted traction, this can […] The post 459: How to Keep Your House Under Control During Out-of-Routine Times appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com My whole house is pretty much under control now, except one thing: clothes. No matter what, they still get out of control all the time! What do I do when I find things that don’t belong in our home? To follow the container method and the […] The post 458: Tackling Your Decluttering Challenges appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Because of all the decluttering they’d done, our guest and her husband were able to take on the adventure of living in a travel trailer full time. (With the goal of never needing their winter coats!) In this episode, we discuss: What to do when temporary items take over a space. How to keep flat […] The post 457: Simplifying Tasks to Simplify Lifestyle appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

4 phrases/questions I can see right through. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a decluttering coach?? The post 456: Legitimately Challenging Challenges appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com If I want to declutter something but I also want to rearrange a room how do I avoid pulling everything out? How do I handle items that don’t fit into the desired container even if it were empty? We are overflowing with kids books. What questions […] The post 455: Kids, In-Laws, Laundry and More Questions Answered! appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

My guest today is a nurse who has helped others navigate grief, and she’s determined to tackle her own grief-related clutter. Included in the attic that houses several generations of difficult clutter are unfinished quilting projects that are reminders of the people she’d planned to give them to. My books Want to be a patron […] The post 454: Tackling a Space Full of Generational Clutter appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/survey/ https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/makedinnerhappen/ What do you do when the ‘take it there space’ is cluttered? Advice to work on rhythms (groups of tasks assigned to time of day or room) when your life has no routine schedule? Meal planning suggestions when your life has no routine schedule? […] The post 453: Rhythms, Meals, Guilt, and Other Questions Answered appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Getting started is the hardest part. So how do you actually take that first step? How can you move from understanding how to declutter to actually decluttering? My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a decluttering coach?? The post 452: How to Be Convinced to Declutter appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Do you fear decluttering because you’re afraid of all the decisions you’ll need to make? I’ve heard decluttering referred to as delayed decisions. Good news! You can make a lot of decluttering progress without making any decisions at all. And if you follow my No Mess Decluttering Process, by the time you do have to […] The post 451: Decluttering without Making Decisions appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Amy’s husband brought a lot of sentimental items when they combined households, but she has learned to handle it well. She’s now tackling her garage/storage that she wants to clear so she can park a new car. In this episode we discuss: Finding a new Clutter Threshold after combining households in her late 40’s Letting […] The post 450: Decluttering to Combine Households appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com When should we remove containers? For example, bookshelves, entryway tables, desks, buffets, china cabinets, etc. My hubby and I are following your steps. We have different “where would I look for it first” locations. Do you have any thoughts or advice? I am having trouble […] The post 449: Removing Containers, Decluttering With Others, and More of Your Questions Answered appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Sometimes, advice that’s meant to be helpful isn’t actually helpful at all. And if you’re overwhelmed, you might not understand why the advice isn’t helpful and end up feeling worse. The Container Concept video My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach?? […] The post 448: Comparisons or Containers? appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

My No Mess Decluttering Method takes the emotions out of decluttering. But that doesn’t mean you won’t feel them. Here’s what to do when you start feeling stressed about identifying things in the first three steps. Trash, Easy Stuff, and Duh Donations. Episode 337 My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find […] The post 447: It isn’t Possible to Struggle with DUH Donations appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

The No Mess Decluttering Method works exceptionally well for those with ADHD, and today, we’re talking about why it works so well! I’m talking with ADHD expert Megs Crawford. I found this conversation fascinating, and I think you will too! https://www.mindfulmegs.com/ Order Dana’s New Book! My books Want to be a patron of the show? […] The post 446: ADHD & the No Mess Decluttering Process with Megs Crawford appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

My guest today has made so much progress, and now she wants to take what she’s learned outside! In this episode, we discuss: Create a new spot for something…..and remember it when I need it again Apply the principles to cleaning and handling the next steps of maintenance Declutter the garden Order Dana’s New Book! […] The post 445: Learning to Trust Your Decluttering Instincts appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

This week, I’m answering your questions asked over at AskDanaKWhite.com. I’m talking about switching around kids’ bedrooms, getting ready for a cleaner, families and Clutter Thresholds, and more! Preorder My New Book! My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to […] The post 444: China, Closets, Cleaners, and More appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Those of us who struggle with clutter tend to be idealists. We want to do the very best thing. But obsessing over not making any mistakes, no matter how tiny, can end up defeating our efforts to get a space under control. Say Goodbye to Clutter in 6 Weeks – Join a Certified Decluttering Coach’s […] The post 443: Forests, Trees, and Nail Holes appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’ve started to see the term “Maximalist” being used and celebrated. For those of us who love stuff, it’s tempting to rejoice that we’re back in style! But before you throw out the Donate Boxes and start gathering kitsch, let’s talk about how to be a maximalist whose home is under control. Say Goodbye to […] The post 442: How to Be a Maximalist appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Have you ever dreamed of traveling around the country full-time? That’s what my guest today is doing. We talk about the unique challenges involved in needing to be able to haul everything you own. In this episode, we discuss: Dealing with Identity Clutter Making it Possible to pack up the RV in an hour Getting […] The post 441: Your Unique Situation Affects Your Clutter Threshold appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Today, I’m answering questions you’ve asked over at AskDanaKWhite.com. The general theme of these questions is, “Oh no! I was decluttering, and then something happened that made it harder!” So what if an item has a home, but you can’t “get” to its home because you are borderline approaching hoarder status? What do you do […] The post 440: When Decluttering Snags Happen appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

People often ask me how long it took me to “finish” decluttering. Spoiler: I’m not finished and I’ll never be finished and realizing that I’ll never be finished was incredibly helpful for me. But I am sharing my timeline of going from completely overwhelmed to feeling confident that I could handle my home. Take Your […] The post 439: So How Long Did It Take to Declutter My Whole House? appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

A week with “nothing to do but declutter” feels like the answer to all of your house’s problems, right? But so many times, when these (rare) weeks actually happen, they end up flying by with little getting done. Today, I’m sharing how to make the most of weeks like this, realistically. Take Your House Back […] The post 438: How to Make the Most of a Week With Nothing to Do But Declutter appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

It’s so easy to fall into the trap of thinking there has to be another, better way to keep the house under control. Unfortunately, there isn’t. In this episode, we discuss: Balance relaxing and keeping on top of things Purposefully changing the location of some things without ruining the “where would I look first” to […] The post 437: There Really Is No Secret to Keeping the House Under Control appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m answering some questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com. The general theme is that it’s hard to declutter when circumstances aren’t ideal. Lucky for us, the No Mess Decluttering Method works in any situation. We live in an older home with zero closets, not for clothes, nothing for linens. I am struggling so hard with […] The post 436: Decluttering When You’re in Less Than Ideal Circumstances appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

My Layers of a Clean House video (below) is my most watched video. It gets very different reactions from different people. Today, I’m talking about why it is so important to understand the layers of a clean house. Take Your House Back is on Sale! My books Want to be a patron of the show? […] The post 435: Why Understanding the Layers of a Clean House is So Helpful appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I know! It’s Thanksgiving Day here in the US when this releases! But this is the time of year when special events may happen in your house, even if they don’t happen very often the rest of the year. I’m sharing my own prep for hosting a large family gathering even in the midst of […] The post 434: Prepping the House for Special Events appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

In this episode, we discuss: Declutter my daughter’s room and set her up with a routine for keeping it tidy. Successfully meal plan. Determine what to do with sentimental items. Make Dinner Happen My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want […] The post 433: Five Minute Pickup Or Declutter? Yes. appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Help! My magazine clippings have invaded my clutter threshold. The clippings are images of homes, interiors, gardens, decor items, recipes, lifestyle, places I want to visit, and articles. In response to your decluttering for your current self, instead of keeping stuff for who you used to be, my struggle is unpublished manuscripts. How do you […] The post 432: Spoiler Alert – The Answer is the Container Concept appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

When you feel stretched thin, adding one more thing is painful! Even if it’s a little thing that normally wouldn’t feel like a big deal! I’m sharing ways to alleviate the pressure of feeling stretched thin. Get 15% off with the code [ASCC] at oneskin.co. My books Want to be a patron of the show? […] The post 431: Stretched Thin? Pick a Skillet appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.