500: Tempted to Hire a Junk Removal Service?

Kathi and Roger Lipp are here, up before the sun, with some real talk about whether or not you need a junk removal service. Have you ever thought your clutter problems would all be solved if you could just point at the clutter and someone would take it away? That's a great solution in some situations, but most of the time, removing the clutter is not the real problem - it's making decisions about the clutter. Kathi and Roger have some great tips for getting through the clutter including:

• Give yourself a hard deadline - Designate a junk/recycling/charity dropoff day
• Double up your errands - If you know you're going out tomorrow, load up your car with items to donate today
• "Body-Doubling" - Have someone sit with you, even if it's just on the phone, as you declutter. If no one is available, join us every Wednesday at 11:00am (PT) in the Clutter Free Academy FaceBook group for a 15 min declutter. We'd love to be your body double!

499: One Day Declutter: The 50 Book Challenge

Kathi Lipp and guest Tonya Kubo are back with another 1 Day Declutter challege. Can you get rid of 50 books in one day? Join Kathi and special guest Trisha Goyer on February 16 at 11:00am PST in the Clutter Free Academy Facebook group for a special Declutter with Kathi.

So many of us have complicated relationships with the books in our homes, and it can be so hard to know how or when to get rid of them. Listen in as Kathi and Tonya talk about how they know it's time to "break up" with a book, as well as what to do with them so that they actually leave your house. This challenge includes all things printed and bound including

• Kids books
• Cookbooks
• Magazines

If you're a book collector running out of shelf space, you won't want to miss this episode.

498: When You Feel Guilty Getting Rid of Stuff Part 2

• Environmental impact
• Money spent
• Guilt

If you feel stuck in your decluttering journey, this series is one you'll want to put on repeat!

497: When You Feel Guilty Getting Rid of Stuff Part 1

Kathi and her Clutter Free OG, Tonya Kubo, are here to help us get rid of the clutter, and the guilt, at the same time. Kathi's number one goal for herself and us is to only have things in the house that we use, love, or would buy again. A functional home is a home you can be at peace in. We can all achieve this by:

• Getting intentional at giving stuff away
• Selling stuff - but only if you're good at it!
• If you can't give it away or sell it in 3 days... Donate it or Trash it!

You won't want to miss these valuable tips, and be sure to listen next week for part 2!

496: 1 Day Declutter: The Great 100 Item Cupboard Cleanout

Kathi and Tonya are here today with details on the upcoming "Great 100 Item Cupboard Clean-Out!" On Wednesday January 26th, Kathi Lipp and Tonya Kubo are hosting a friendly challenge in Clutter Free Academy. You mission, should you choose to accept it: get rid of 100 items in your kitchen. It's time to throw out those extra soy sauce packets, expired items, donate-able items, and takeout menus (you can find those menus on the Internet anyway). Listen in as the pair give all the details and guidelines for a successful kitchen clean-out.

Now, gather your supplies - some of Kathi's go-to suggestions include:

• Garbage can/recycling can
• A box for food bank donations
• A black marker and labeling tape
• Plastic containers (Kathi's favorite are the OXO Containers)

You got this!