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I Tried the Four-Box Decluttering Method — Here Are My Honest Thoughts

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (709+ words) This method is simple, practical, and effective. There are plenty of decluttering strategies out there, and the Good Housekeeping team has tried many: The 10-10 method, the 30-second trick, and the 90/90 rule, among others. So when a professional organizer told me…...

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goodhousekeeping.com > home > organizing > a70/52/4107 > things-organizers-toss-walk-in-the-door

8 Things Organizers Toss the Second They Walk in the Door

5+ day, 16+ hour ago  (389+ words) They don't even think twice about it. Keeping sentimental cards is sweet, but the envelopes are unnecessary. "We normally toss the envelope in with the card out of laziness, not for practical purposes," says Meghan Cocchiaro, a certified professional organizer…...

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goodhousekeeping.com > health > diet-nutrition > a70/47/2082 > foods-linked-to-longevity

The Best Foods for Longevity, According to Experts

1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (1046+ words) Add sweet potatoes to your grocery list! Eating the right foods isn't just about keeping your body healthy right now. The right dietary choices can actually help you live a longer life. Certain foods are linked to longevity, according to…...

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goodhousekeeping.com > health > diet-nutrition > a70/47/2085 > foods-support-brain-health-memory

The Best Foods to Boost Brain Health

1+ week, 11+ hour ago  (472+ words) Add avocados, berries, and coffee to your shopping list. Plenty of us are aware of how what we eat can affect our bones or muscles, but fewer of us are thoughtful about how the foods we eat can support our…...

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goodhousekeeping.com > home > organizing > a70/47/2076 > things-pro-organizers-refuse-to-buy

Professional Organizers Say You Shouldn't Buy These Home Items

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (585+ words) Read this before you buy those charming wicker baskets! You've decluttered your home, and now it's time to find storage solutions that work for your space. But before you run out to buy new bins or a label maker, read…...

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goodhousekeeping.com > home > cleaning > g70/47/2078 > clothing-items-declutter-now

Clothing Items to Declutter ASAP, According to Organizing Pros

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (675+ words) Your closet is about to feel much more spacious. Here's how to declutter your wardrobe and make room for fresh finds, according to the experts. Simply put, if you don't wear it, remove it from your closet. Find a new…...

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goodhousekeeping.com > home > organizing > a70/46/7027 > bathroom-items-overdue-trash

Pro Organizers Say These Bathroom Items Need to Go

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (532+ words) "Minimizing down to the essentials you use everyday will save you counter space, time and money," explains one professional organizer. Bathroom clutter has a way of accumulating quickly. Before you know it, your cabinets are overflowing with piles of towels,…...

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goodhousekeeping.com > home > organizing > g70/39/4813 > things-to-toss-from-your-desk

10 Things Organizers Want You to Toss From Your Desk

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (920+ words) Duplicate supplies, tangled cords, you name it. "Paper piles up faster than we realize, and if you look around, most of what's sitting on your desk may either be already handled or no longer relevant," Cawley says. The organizer's advice…...

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goodhousekeeping.com > home > organizing > g70/39/2161 > things-to-throw-out-in-your-junk-drawer

8 Things Organizers Want You to Toss From Your Junk Drawer

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (278+ words) It's time to get rid of those duplicate takeout menus and dried-out pens. "The junk drawer is really your "greatest hits" drawer, holding items you reach for all the time, rather than a dumping ground for random bits and bobs,…...

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goodhousekeeping.com > beauty > hair > a70/39/6365 > reverse-gray-hair

Can You Really Reverse Gray Hair? What Experts Say

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (441+ words) Like wisdom and smile lines, gray hair is something that most of us are graced with as the years go by. So if you're noticing silver, you're not alone: A study found that 74% of people between the ages of 45 and…...