Everyone should be required to live in a small space at least once. Whether you’re in a college dorm, a studio apartment, or a literal tiny home, living small teaches you a lot of valuable lessons.

Cassidy was an updates editor whose main responsibility is to write and edit articles on a range of home improvement topics. Her passion for lifestyle writing began with her editorial apprenticeship ...

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Kristen has worked as a freelance home, design and lifestyle writer since 2021. In that time she has contributed to a number of online media outlets including Apartment Therapy, Hunker, The Everygirl, ...

If cleaning overwhelms you, a doom box can take the pressure off. Doom boxes are a solution seemingly tailor made for people who struggle with decluttering and organizing. Here's what you need to know ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. We’re midsummer when friends, neighbors, and even casual acquaintances seem to be “just stopping by” at every opportunity.

As a professional organizer, my ears perk up anytime someone mentions the words ‘declutter’, ‘organize’, or ‘tidy,' in a conversation about productivity. That’s because I know how closely-related ...

If there's one area of your home that's tough to declutter, it's your kitchen. You don't make all your recipes all the time, but you need all those ingredients and food items for when you do, so they ...

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DOOM piles can signal a mental health issue — but they’re not always a sign of depression. (Getty Creative) Do you find yourself tossing your just-worn sweatshirt onto a growing heap of clothes? Or ...

Organizing your outdoor gear isn’t just about keeping a tidy backpack. It’s a fundamental habit that can help you enjoy the outdoors as safely and efficiently as possible. From sleeping bags and ...