Holding on while letting go: Meghan Yuri Young’s fresh start
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Navigating clutter after losing a loved one can feel overwhelming, but letting go is often the first step toward healing. Meghan Yuri Young shares how sorting through her late father’s belongings helped her honor his memory and transform her home into a place of fresh possibilities.
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How to handle generational clutter: Jose Ruiz on letting go
When Jose Ruiz started documenting the emotional journey of decluttering his parents' home, his honesty went viral, touching millions. We sat down with Jose to discuss navigating generational clutter, building a supportive community, and how 1-800-GOT-JUNK? helped his family finally make space for peace and a fresh start.
The Great Junk Transfer: Navigating clutter & grief with Nick Fox
What started as a joke about unwanted family heirlooms quickly became a 500,000-strong movement. In this interview, creator Nick Fox breaks down the "Great Junk Transfer"—explaining why younger generations are turning down inherited stuff, how to navigate the physical weight of grief, and the exact script to start hard, compassionate, decluttering conversations with aging parents.
The one-hour declutter challenge
Ready to reclaim your space without losing your whole weekend? The 1-hour declutter challenge proves that all you need is one room, a 60-minute timer, and three simple boxes: Keep, Donate, and Junk. Ditch the overthinking, grab quick wins with old tech and duplicate tools, and create a lighter, more enjoyable home today—one hour at a time!
Tip: Start with the junk drawer
Tackle your home’s most chaotic spot in just 20 minutes! Everyone has that one drawer overflowing with mystery cables, dead batteries, and random keys. Clearing it out gives you an instant, satisfying win that makes tackling the rest of your space feel easy. Ditch the useless clutter, group what’s left, and turn everyday chaos into an organized, stress-free victory today!
You might still be holding onto this...
Is your home holding onto items from a past era? From breadmakers and dusty treadmills to old paint cans and mystery boxes, we all have stuff lingering "just in case." Check out our unofficial list of the most common space-stealers you can finally let go of—and learn how easy it is to reclaim your space today!
5 books that changed how we think about stuff
Is clutter taking over your space? Beyond just tidying up, changing your mindset is the real key to lasting change. From Marie Kondo’s classic philosophy to the freedom of Japanese minimalism, we’re sharing five insightful books that rethink our relationship with belongings. Dive in to discover practical tips, fresh perspectives, and the motivation you need to create room for what truly matters.