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Decluttering: Where to Start?

There is one thing that all of the organizing experts I follow have in common.  Step one to organizing your home is to declutter. No amount of organizing systems or products can create more space in your home, and you have to work with the space you have. So where are good places to start your decluttering journey?  Kitchen  The kitchen might be the easiest place to start because what to get rid of is often a no-brainer.  Start with your pantry and fridge. Pull everything out, and throw out anything that has expired. Also, if you know you aren't going to eat either donate it to a food bank if unopen or throw it out. If you are feeling motivated, go through the cabinet and get rid of the mugs, utensils, and gadgets you never use.  Bathroom/Medicine Cabinet Another easy place to start is the bathroom and medicine cabinets.  Throw out expired medicine, body care, and makeup.  This is also a great time to get rid of any half-used bottles of lotions and per...