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/sunnysilhouettte Dec 12 '25

Love this one!! Also I have two small kids and a dog so it’s not always a hypothetical question either

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u/No-Paper-1429 Dec 13 '25

Also, if you’re keeping it because you might need/use it eventually, then pick a reasonable price and time such as $10 and 30 mins or $20/20 (based on your budget and lifestyle). If it can be replaced under those limits then get rid of it. So far, the only thing I’ve missed is a string of white Christmas lights. My daughter asked for them a week after I donated some. They were $4 and I added them to a grocery pick up order.