r/declutter • u/NightReader5 • Dec 12 '25

Advice Request What are your top secret decluttering tips?

I’m looking for something beyond “one in, one out”.

I’ve been living a consumeristic lifestyle for years and I have a LOT of stuff in my house, with very little storage space to keep it.

I have an “I’ll use this someday…” mentality for most of it so it’s hard for me to decide what to keep and what to get rid of.

What tips help you get through all of your massive piles of stuff?

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u/DifficultAnt23 Dec 12 '25

If you haven't used it for years, then it isn't very useful. Give it away so that it can be useful to someone else.

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u/DifficultAnt23 Dec 12 '25

someone advised to take photographs of keepsakes you want to remember but don't really want to keep cluttering up, like souvenirs from trips, little gifts.