Walk in. Have a look around. Now take a seat on the couch. Does it feel like your stuff is closing in on you? Books, dishes, bags, shoes, argh! The living room is for living, so here's how to make it worth living in.

Claire Hooper takes professional organiser Helen Stanley to the home of Deb, Karl, their three children and one giant cat, to make an overwhelming situation manageable.

Don't know what to do with sentimental items? We got you. Is there a golden rule for collecting books? There is! And if you're still feeling like you don't know where to start, declutter genie Peter Walsh takes Claire though some of the biggest stumbling blocks when it comes to organising, especially if objects have been handed down to you.