appealing.
A step up:
FAMILY ROOM
Basic tactics:
* Assess the kind of clutter that builds up
in your family room. Perhaps your clutter
consists of children’s toys, magazines and
newspapers, or multiple remote controls
for entertainment components. Once you
know what kind of clutter you’re collect-
ing, decide if it belongs and must be ac-
commodated, or doesn’t and should go.
* Add storage solutions specific to your
needs. For example, storage ottomans can
double as extra seating and a place to store
frequently used toys. A caddy can keep re-
mote controls organized and at hand.
A room-by-room guide to
decluttering your home
(BPT) - Controlling clutter in your home
can be a challenge; 48 percent of Ameri-
cans say their houses are cluttered with
stuff they don’t use anymore, according to
a survey by ClearVoice Research. Multiple
studies have found a cluttered home can
negatively affect your mental and physical
health, while a cleaner home can make
you feel happier and healthier.
A UCLA study found mothers in cluttered
homes had higher stress levels while
dealing with their stuff, while an Indiana
University study found people with clean
houses are healthier than those living in
cluttered homes. You may realize clutter
isn’t good for you, but it’s not always easy
to get organized. To help you get started,
here is a room-by-room guide to cutting
the cl