As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we’re trying something new! We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We’ll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my […] The post 465: Extra Bedding, Things That Need Repairs, and Extra Bins appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean ....
Jul 03, 2025•44 min
As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we’re trying something new! We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We’ll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my […] The post 464: Digital Photos, Decluttering Clothes After Weight Loss, and Household Challenges with “Where Would I Look For It First?” appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean ...
Jun 26, 2025•50 min
As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we’re trying something new! We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We’ll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my […] The post 463: Basement & Attic Decluttering, Retirement Changes, and Dealing with Craft Supplies appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean ....
Jun 19, 2025•50 min
As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we’re trying something new! We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We’ll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my […] The post 462: Advice for Spouses & Family, Mobility Challenges & Elderly Parents, Decluttering Sentimental Family History Items appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean...
Jun 12, 2025•52 min
As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we’re trying something new! We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We’ll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my […] The post 461: Preparing for Guests, How to Break a Stall, My Container is Too Big! appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean ....
Jun 05, 2025•49 min
As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we’re trying something new! We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We’ll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my […] The post 460: Teaching Children the Method, Dealing with Clothes, and What to Do With Empty Space appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean ....
May 29, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Summer is here! (Or almost here!) Even if your personal schedule isn’t dictated by a school calendar, life generally looks different in the summer as many activities take breaks or change their schedules. If you’ve found a cleaning or decluttering routine that works, or you feel like you’re finally gaining some much-coveted traction, this can […] The post 459: How to Keep Your House Under Control During Out-of-Routine Times appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean ....
May 22, 2025•29 min
I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com My whole house is pretty much under control now, except one thing: clothes. No matter what, they still get out of control all the time! What do I do when I find things that don’t belong in our home? To follow the container method and the […] The post 458: Tackling Your Decluttering Challenges appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean ....
May 15, 2025•37 min
Because of all the decluttering they’d done, our guest and her husband were able to take on the adventure of living in a travel trailer full time. (With the goal of never needing their winter coats!) In this episode, we discuss: What to do when temporary items take over a space. How to keep flat […] The post 457: Simplifying Tasks to Simplify Lifestyle appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean ....
May 08, 2025•33 min
4 phrases/questions I can see right through. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a decluttering coach?? The post 456: Legitimately Challenging Challenges appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean .
May 01, 2025•31 min
I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com If I want to declutter something but I also want to rearrange a room how do I avoid pulling everything out? How do I handle items that don’t fit into the desired container even if it were empty? We are overflowing with kids books. What questions […] The post 455: Kids, In-Laws, Laundry and More Questions Answered! appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean ....
Apr 24, 2025•29 min
My guest today is a nurse who has helped others navigate grief, and she’s determined to tackle her own grief-related clutter. Included in the attic that houses several generations of difficult clutter are unfinished quilting projects that are reminders of the people she’d planned to give them to. My books Want to be a patron […] The post 454: Tackling a Space Full of Generational Clutter appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean ....
Apr 17, 2025•44 min
I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/survey/ https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/makedinnerhappen/ What do you do when the ‘take it there space’ is cluttered? Advice to work on rhythms (groups of tasks assigned to time of day or room) when your life has no routine schedule? Meal planning suggestions when your life has no routine schedule? […] The post 453: Rhythms, Meals, Guilt, and Other Questions Answered appeared first ...
Apr 10, 2025•39 min
Getting started is the hardest part. So how do you actually take that first step? How can you move from understanding how to declutter to actually decluttering? My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a decluttering coach?? The post 452: How to Be Convinced to Declutter appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean ....
Apr 04, 2025•40 min
Do you fear decluttering because you’re afraid of all the decisions you’ll need to make? I’ve heard decluttering referred to as delayed decisions. Good news! You can make a lot of decluttering progress without making any decisions at all. And if you follow my No Mess Decluttering Process, by the time you do have to […] The post 451: Decluttering without Making Decisions appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean ....
Mar 27, 2025•34 min
Amy’s husband brought a lot of sentimental items when they combined households, but she has learned to handle it well. She’s now tackling her garage/storage that she wants to clear so she can park a new car. In this episode we discuss: Finding a new Clutter Threshold after combining households in her late 40’s Letting […] The post 450: Decluttering to Combine Households appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean ....
Mar 20, 2025•49 min
I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com When should we remove containers? For example, bookshelves, entryway tables, desks, buffets, china cabinets, etc. My hubby and I are following your steps. We have different “where would I look for it first” locations. Do you have any thoughts or advice? I am having trouble […] The post 449: Removing Containers, Decluttering With Others, and More of Your Questions Answered appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Co...
Mar 13, 2025•27 min
Sometimes, advice that’s meant to be helpful isn’t actually helpful at all. And if you’re overwhelmed, you might not understand why the advice isn’t helpful and end up feeling worse. The Container Concept video My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach?? […] The post 448: Comparisons or Containers? appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean ....
Mar 06, 2025•29 min
My No Mess Decluttering Method takes the emotions out of decluttering. But that doesn’t mean you won’t feel them. Here’s what to do when you start feeling stressed about identifying things in the first three steps. Trash, Easy Stuff, and Duh Donations. Episode 337 My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find […] The post 447: It isn’t Possible to Struggle with DUH Donations appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean ....
Feb 27, 2025•33 min
The No Mess Decluttering Method works exceptionally well for those with ADHD, and today, we’re talking about why it works so well! I’m talking with ADHD expert Megs Crawford. I found this conversation fascinating, and I think you will too! https://www.mindfulmegs.com/ Order Dana’s New Book! My books Want to be a patron of the show? […] The post 446: ADHD & the No Mess Decluttering Process with Megs Crawford appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean ....
Feb 20, 2025•41 min
My guest today has made so much progress, and now she wants to take what she’s learned outside! In this episode, we discuss: Create a new spot for something…..and remember it when I need it again Apply the principles to cleaning and handling the next steps of maintenance Declutter the garden Order Dana’s New Book! […] The post 445: Learning to Trust Your Decluttering Instincts appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean ....
Feb 13, 2025•38 min
This week, I’m answering your questions asked over at AskDanaKWhite.com. I’m talking about switching around kids’ bedrooms, getting ready for a cleaner, families and Clutter Thresholds, and more! Preorder My New Book! My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to […] The post 444: China, Closets, Cleaners, and More appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean ....
Feb 06, 2025•34 min
Those of us who struggle with clutter tend to be idealists. We want to do the very best thing. But obsessing over not making any mistakes, no matter how tiny, can end up defeating our efforts to get a space under control. Say Goodbye to Clutter in 6 Weeks – Join a Certified Decluttering Coach’s […] The post 443: Forests, Trees, and Nail Holes appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean ....
Jan 30, 2025•46 min
I’ve started to see the term “Maximalist” being used and celebrated. For those of us who love stuff, it’s tempting to rejoice that we’re back in style! But before you throw out the Donate Boxes and start gathering kitsch, let’s talk about how to be a maximalist whose home is under control. Say Goodbye to […] The post 442: How to Be a Maximalist appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean ....
Jan 23, 2025•32 min
Have you ever dreamed of traveling around the country full-time? That’s what my guest today is doing. We talk about the unique challenges involved in needing to be able to haul everything you own. In this episode, we discuss: Dealing with Identity Clutter Making it Possible to pack up the RV in an hour Getting […] The post 441: Your Unique Situation Affects Your Clutter Threshold appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean ....
Jan 16, 2025•41 min
Today, I’m answering questions you’ve asked over at AskDanaKWhite.com. The general theme of these questions is, “Oh no! I was decluttering, and then something happened that made it harder!” So what if an item has a home, but you can’t “get” to its home because you are borderline approaching hoarder status? What do you do […] The post 440: When Decluttering Snags Happen appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean ....
Jan 09, 2025•29 min
People often ask me how long it took me to “finish” decluttering. Spoiler: I’m not finished and I’ll never be finished and realizing that I’ll never be finished was incredibly helpful for me. But I am sharing my timeline of going from completely overwhelmed to feeling confident that I could handle my home. Take Your […] The post 439: So How Long Did It Take to Declutter My Whole House? appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean ....
Jan 02, 2025•45 min
A week with “nothing to do but declutter” feels like the answer to all of your house’s problems, right? But so many times, when these (rare) weeks actually happen, they end up flying by with little getting done. Today, I’m sharing how to make the most of weeks like this, realistically. Take Your House Back […] The post 438: How to Make the Most of a Week With Nothing to Do But Declutter appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean ....
Dec 26, 2024•48 min
It’s so easy to fall into the trap of thinking there has to be another, better way to keep the house under control. Unfortunately, there isn’t. In this episode, we discuss: Balance relaxing and keeping on top of things Purposefully changing the location of some things without ruining the “where would I look first” to […] The post 437: There Really Is No Secret to Keeping the House Under Control appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean ....
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr
I’m answering some questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com. The general theme is that it’s hard to declutter when circumstances aren’t ideal. Lucky for us, the No Mess Decluttering Method works in any situation. We live in an older home with zero closets, not for clothes, nothing for linens. I am struggling so hard with […] The post 436: Decluttering When You’re in Less Than Ideal Circumstances appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean ....
Dec 12, 2024•35 min
