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The Clutter Remedy: A Guide to Getting Organized for Those Who Love Their Stuff
The Way to a Perpetually Organized Lifestyle
There are many valid approaches to creating neat and tidy spaces, but these approaches tend to fail over time because they suggest that we dispose of our stuff, and most of us love our stuff! Marla Stone’s fresh and friendly approach, based on her work as both a professional organizer and a former psychotherapist, goes beyond tidying up to offer the Clutter Remedy strategy that will create spaces you love and keep you perpetually organized. Marla walks you through a process of getting to know yourself and your values and then visualizing your ideal lifestyle and optimal surroundings. From that perspective, you’ll learn step by step (and room by room) how to create your ideal lifestyle and organize your space to support it.
There are many valid approaches to creating neat and tidy spaces, but these approaches tend to fail over time because they suggest that we dispose of our stuff, and most of us love our stuff! Marla Stone’s fresh and friendly approach, based on her work as both a professional organizer and a former psychotherapist, goes beyond tidying up to offer the Clutter Remedy strategy that will create spaces you love and keep you perpetually organized. Marla walks you through a process of getting to know yourself and your values and then visualizing your ideal lifestyle and optimal surroundings. From that perspective, you’ll learn step by step (and room by room) how to create your ideal lifestyle and organize your space to support it.
163 pages, Paperback
First published December 3, 2019
About the author
Marla Stone
1 book5 followersMarla Stone is a former social worker turned professional organizer who helps people DeClutter their emotional challenges as well as their space. She loves interior design, feng shui, Decluttering and space planning. Her business i-deal-lifestyle helps with organizing homes and businesses and transforming lives with the goal of living an ideal lifestyle. She loves to laugh through the process of decluttering rather than trudging through it.
Stone became a first time author with The Clutter Remedy: A Guide To Getting Organized For Those Who Love Their Stuff.
Stone became a first time author with The Clutter Remedy: A Guide To Getting Organized For Those Who Love Their Stuff.
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December 14, 2019
I appreciate this book's attention to the emotional dimensions of clutter, but the author spends more time talking about identifying and fulfilling your dreams than she does about organizing your stuff. She has some good advice, like when she encourages people to use language that encourages action and competence ("I will fold the laundry") instead of stress and obligation ("I need to fold the laundry"), but even though insights like this are worthwhile, the book is too focused on external life goals and emotional evaluations to appeal to me. It might be the right thing for some people, but given that the subtitle is "A Guide to Getting Organized for Those Who Love their Stuff," not "A Guide to Discovering Your Dreams and Finding Emotional Peace," I was disappointed.
The authors of most decluttering guides assume that if your organizational systems aren't working, you just need to get rid of more things. Given the proposed subject of this book, I expected the author to share her secrets for managing large collections without becoming a minimalist, but alas, no. When she finally gets around to talking about organization, her renowned and much-hyped Clutter Remedy boils down to sorting everything you own into "finely tuned categories" and storing the stuff in drawers, furniture, and plastic boxes. This is not what I was looking for!
Although the author's background as a psychotherapist shines through at times, like when she includes information about how mental issues like OCD and ADD affect a sufferer's ability to evaluate and deal with clutter, her mental health focus often obscures her messages, because she is more interested in telling stories about clients who overcame their emotional baggage than in advising you on how to get your house in order. She also talks about dream interpretation, shares her thoughts on the importance of developing a spiritual path, and includes doozies like the following:
"Keep toilet lids down and drains covered: Leave toilet seats and lids down and cover drains in order to protect your energy (or chi) from going down the drain, along with your health, wealth, knowledge, health, and other valuables. In addition, close the door to all bathrooms when you leave."
I read this about six times, marveling over the fact that someone could publish this alongside reminders to change out dead lightbulbs and clean their mirrors. Sure, she offered spiritual reasons for those tasks, too, but the value of keeping up your house is obvious. With this audacious statement, you'd expect some explanation of why she thinks your knowledge and wealth will go down your toilet and drains, but she just states it as a self-evident fact!
I'm going to be generous and give this book two stars, since I am deeply touched by its inclusion of OCD and like its message about changing the language people use regarding clutter and housework, but I would never recommend this book to anyone. If someone wants a general guide to getting their house in order, I recommend New Minimalism: Decluttering and Design for Sustainable, Intentional Living, and if someone is interested in exploring the emotional dimensions of why they over-accumulate or struggle to get rid of things, I highly encourage them to read Making Space, Clutter Free: The Last Book on Decluttering You'll Ever Need. Even though The Clutter Remedy has some good points, it isn't worth anyone's time when there are so many better books on the market.
The authors of most decluttering guides assume that if your organizational systems aren't working, you just need to get rid of more things. Given the proposed subject of this book, I expected the author to share her secrets for managing large collections without becoming a minimalist, but alas, no. When she finally gets around to talking about organization, her renowned and much-hyped Clutter Remedy boils down to sorting everything you own into "finely tuned categories" and storing the stuff in drawers, furniture, and plastic boxes. This is not what I was looking for!
Although the author's background as a psychotherapist shines through at times, like when she includes information about how mental issues like OCD and ADD affect a sufferer's ability to evaluate and deal with clutter, her mental health focus often obscures her messages, because she is more interested in telling stories about clients who overcame their emotional baggage than in advising you on how to get your house in order. She also talks about dream interpretation, shares her thoughts on the importance of developing a spiritual path, and includes doozies like the following:
"Keep toilet lids down and drains covered: Leave toilet seats and lids down and cover drains in order to protect your energy (or chi) from going down the drain, along with your health, wealth, knowledge, health, and other valuables. In addition, close the door to all bathrooms when you leave."
I read this about six times, marveling over the fact that someone could publish this alongside reminders to change out dead lightbulbs and clean their mirrors. Sure, she offered spiritual reasons for those tasks, too, but the value of keeping up your house is obvious. With this audacious statement, you'd expect some explanation of why she thinks your knowledge and wealth will go down your toilet and drains, but she just states it as a self-evident fact!
I'm going to be generous and give this book two stars, since I am deeply touched by its inclusion of OCD and like its message about changing the language people use regarding clutter and housework, but I would never recommend this book to anyone. If someone wants a general guide to getting their house in order, I recommend New Minimalism: Decluttering and Design for Sustainable, Intentional Living, and if someone is interested in exploring the emotional dimensions of why they over-accumulate or struggle to get rid of things, I highly encourage them to read Making Space, Clutter Free: The Last Book on Decluttering You'll Ever Need. Even though The Clutter Remedy has some good points, it isn't worth anyone's time when there are so many better books on the market.
August 5, 2020
Don’t waste your time. This book actually reads more like an infomercial for itself by often repeating cliche phrases like, “With The Clutter Remedy Strategy you can recognize your personal truth.” It contains endless amounts of redundancies, often stating the same thing several times in a row, just with different word order. It’s also NOT for the average person. It caters more to wealthy audiences that need a healthy dose of self-help mixed in.
Over a third of the book is all about the various psychological reasons why someone builds up clutter to the point of hoarding, and how to mentally prepare for the decluttering process. The next part of the book talks about how to physically prepare, and this is when it becomes clear it’s meant for a more wealthy audience with advice like, “buy as many containers as you can afford” BEFORE decluttering, invest in custom shelving, consult with a stylist, etc.. The author also repeats that the goal isn’t to get rid of stuff, but to have it all visible, which seems counter to the whole concept of decluttering. Then contradicts herself by saying if there isn’t enough room to have everything visible, just put it back in a closet somewhere - again, counter to the decluttering concept.
The method for decluttering actually sounds like a hot mess. Pull everything out of its original container, and re-containerize in plastic bags that you put in general category bins. I would literally lose everything, and it is exceedingly wasteful to constantly use plastic bags and bins for everything. And I am truly baffled as to why a person needs to store their plastic container lids in plastic bags when there are easier, more accessible ways to store them.
The author also throws in personal advice on the types of health and beauty products one should own, which has NO place in a book on decluttering. And the advice to keep medication out of sight because it “tells your subconscious to get sick” is so ill-conceived I almost stopped reading right there.
Advice for invigorating your space and arranging rooms doesn’t have anything to do with decorating or lighting, instead it’s about superstition - loose doorknobs symbolize loose friendships, fame depends on keeping houseplants alive, keep the toilet lid down or your wealth will go down the drain, if your work deals with “ugly” information hide it so you only see positive things, get rid of art of Elvis because he died and that’s sad, don’t have any art of single things because they’re alone and that’s sad, having your couch face away from the door is bad for your health. This whole section was garbage.
The entire last section of the book circles back around to psychological blocks when decluttering. It’s basically a repeat of the first third of the book with the exception of a far flung dream symbology section, and a section on hoarding without actually using the term “hoarding” (which denies a legitimate mental health issue), and the painfully increasing pushes to hire a “Clutter Remedy expert” who knows the “Clutter Remedy strategy” as if the constant marketing-style reminders for using the “Clutter Remedy” method wasn’t enough.
Save yourself the grief and eye-rolls, and don’t bother with this book.
Over a third of the book is all about the various psychological reasons why someone builds up clutter to the point of hoarding, and how to mentally prepare for the decluttering process. The next part of the book talks about how to physically prepare, and this is when it becomes clear it’s meant for a more wealthy audience with advice like, “buy as many containers as you can afford” BEFORE decluttering, invest in custom shelving, consult with a stylist, etc.. The author also repeats that the goal isn’t to get rid of stuff, but to have it all visible, which seems counter to the whole concept of decluttering. Then contradicts herself by saying if there isn’t enough room to have everything visible, just put it back in a closet somewhere - again, counter to the decluttering concept.
The method for decluttering actually sounds like a hot mess. Pull everything out of its original container, and re-containerize in plastic bags that you put in general category bins. I would literally lose everything, and it is exceedingly wasteful to constantly use plastic bags and bins for everything. And I am truly baffled as to why a person needs to store their plastic container lids in plastic bags when there are easier, more accessible ways to store them.
The author also throws in personal advice on the types of health and beauty products one should own, which has NO place in a book on decluttering. And the advice to keep medication out of sight because it “tells your subconscious to get sick” is so ill-conceived I almost stopped reading right there.
Advice for invigorating your space and arranging rooms doesn’t have anything to do with decorating or lighting, instead it’s about superstition - loose doorknobs symbolize loose friendships, fame depends on keeping houseplants alive, keep the toilet lid down or your wealth will go down the drain, if your work deals with “ugly” information hide it so you only see positive things, get rid of art of Elvis because he died and that’s sad, don’t have any art of single things because they’re alone and that’s sad, having your couch face away from the door is bad for your health. This whole section was garbage.
The entire last section of the book circles back around to psychological blocks when decluttering. It’s basically a repeat of the first third of the book with the exception of a far flung dream symbology section, and a section on hoarding without actually using the term “hoarding” (which denies a legitimate mental health issue), and the painfully increasing pushes to hire a “Clutter Remedy expert” who knows the “Clutter Remedy strategy” as if the constant marketing-style reminders for using the “Clutter Remedy” method wasn’t enough.
Save yourself the grief and eye-rolls, and don’t bother with this book.
November 30, 2019
The book is focused on a pressing but yet surprisingly sparingly approached issue of dealing with clutter at home. Though The Clutter Remedy is much more than just a step-by-step tutorial of getting rid of the things you don't need. One of the key highlights of the book that makes it a must-read, is that it provides an in-depth study on why we hoard things. The author reveals the inner psychological processes in us that manifest themselves in a form of cluttered living spaces. As someone with a family history of hoarding starting from my grandmother, this is definitely the book of the year for me.
December 1, 2019
The Clutter Remedy Review
In her book “The Clutter Remedy” Marla Stone says, “Clutter camouflage can lead to unintentional and directionless life.” More than just a book telling you how organize and categorize your stuff (although she does this too) – Marla encourages you to determine your core values, remove negative feelings and become comfortable with your younger self before trying to tackle the intimate and emotional task of de-cluttering. Full of tips and helpful lists, this book is more than just a “do this but not that” book; it’s a psychological cleansing.
In her book “The Clutter Remedy” Marla Stone says, “Clutter camouflage can lead to unintentional and directionless life.” More than just a book telling you how organize and categorize your stuff (although she does this too) – Marla encourages you to determine your core values, remove negative feelings and become comfortable with your younger self before trying to tackle the intimate and emotional task of de-cluttering. Full of tips and helpful lists, this book is more than just a “do this but not that” book; it’s a psychological cleansing.
May 25, 2022
The Clutter Remedy is an excellent source of information to help you bring focus and clarity to your home, relationships, mindfulness, and stuff. The author provides a vast amount of information, including cases she has worked on. She explains how and why we should seek to be organized. Later in the books, she delves into what causes some to be mentally stifled and unable to release items.
in addition to his to organize, the author discusses clutter bugs, collectors, hoarders, Feng shui, dream meanings and why it might be a good idea to work with professionally. She suggests a therapist, interior designer and professional designer to implement permanent changes and improve your quality of life, environment, family interactions and piece of mind. This book has a lot of information and is full of helpful tidbits.
in addition to his to organize, the author discusses clutter bugs, collectors, hoarders, Feng shui, dream meanings and why it might be a good idea to work with professionally. She suggests a therapist, interior designer and professional designer to implement permanent changes and improve your quality of life, environment, family interactions and piece of mind. This book has a lot of information and is full of helpful tidbits.
January 9, 2026
Wow! I didn’t realize when I hired Marla to help me with a nagging garage organization that I would be getting a team of very kind and thorough organizers to quickly and beautifully transform my life! Instead of the expected heavy lifting and cleaning, my “work” was to understand WHY I was disorganized so that I could stay organized. Assessing the meaning of my possessions - more than just if it brought me joy - brought new clarity to what I wanted and needed in my life. I felt like my spirit was also decluttered in the process. Then I got the book which gave me the guidance, on an ongoing basis, to keep and stay declutterrd. I highly recommend it! Being happy in my home has been the greatest gift! I am so grateful to Marla!
March 2, 2020
Having read a lot of home organization books over the years, I will admit to reading many ideas for accomplishing the same goal of a neat, well-organized home. This book added in a number of reasons why organizing is good, but they were a little out there. Everyone is entitled to their own set of beliefs, but I don't think my life force will run down the uncovered drains in my house. While I could have ignored these philosophical differences, the writing was boring and did nothing to capture my interest. Mostly, I felt it was a waste of paper.
January 9, 2026
I am a divorced bachelor who had no idea how to set up a house. I went to a seminar with Marla Stone, the author and every single thing she talked about made perfect sense. Then we did a virtual assessment to fix my cluttered house and finally her team came out and categorized everything I own, they decorated and put everything in a specific home. I can actually invite people over now. The book puts my whole life into perspective. Marla is like a Tony Robbins, Martha Stewart and Dr. Phil all rolled into one wonderful human. Call her. She actually answers the phone.
October 15, 2020
I absolutely love this book! I was surprised how the author intertwined the practical with the inspirational. As I read it, I was surprisingly moved and inspired , as well as the very practical steps Marla Stone lays out to declutter your home and much more
December 26, 2019
The book straightened out everything about my life and my space. New author Marla Stone was a social worker and psychotherapist for a total of 17 years. She knows people and figured out how to help them in every way possible.
The introduction is clear about what to expect from the book. The first chapter goes over inner emotional clutter issues with specific techniques to heal deep emotional wounds. I cleared up something bothering me from childhood. Marla Stone, the author, worked with military personnel at Camp Pendleton and has a strong grasp on ptsd (post traumatic stress disorder) and many other challenges such as ocd (obsessive compulsive disorder, depression and grief and loss which is related in the last chapter.
The Cluttet Remedy is the total solution everyone has been looking for in order to get organized permanently.
Healing inner clutter first then onto her strategies which are extremely different then Marie Kondo method which I did use but with zero success. I could not make clear decisions thinking about joy. But with The Clutter Remedy clear and concise criteria for what to keep and all the fabulous strategies it took me half the time I thought it would to go through all my stuff and with no regrets. The process was so organized too. No piles of stuff. No maybe piles. No push to get rid of stuff. Just getting super clear about things that matter. I love how Stone says “Matter matters.” Very orderly way finely tuning things and going through everything I owned. I knew there was a way to get Uber organized and stone figured it out. I always wanted to be this organized and keep it up and it’s a life changer.
After choosing what I wanted to keep I then was given a myriad of possibilities for how to store everything and then a whole chapter on organizing seasonally and then room by room. The way she teaches you how to set up a home or business space was remarkable. My space is a welcome paradise now instead of a hodgepodge. I’m no longer searching for my things but have certainty about everything I own and where it’s stashed.
The last chapter as I mentioned really helped me understand hoarding disorder and add (attention deficit disorder) in such a spectacular way. I had no idea why some of my friends and family had so much stuff and such cluttered and messy spaces. It’s all clear now why, and how people even with a mammoth amount of stuff could get organized without any drama at all. This will change how professionals work with people who have hoarding disorder since it’s not focused on getting rid of things.
This book taught me more about myself than any self help book I’ve ever read and about changing how I think and communicate with myself and others. It’s a very, very layered book that is so easy to read. Total time to read was 5 1/2 hours and I never put it down except for a few quick breaks. It was so engaging. I have recommended it to my friends, family and colleagues. It’s a must read and has changed my whole perspective on life.
Back to the first chapter. I figured out how to have the most ideal lifestyle that I always dreamed of having. Hopefully Marla Stone will do a television show in order to show how organizing is truly done properly.
The introduction is clear about what to expect from the book. The first chapter goes over inner emotional clutter issues with specific techniques to heal deep emotional wounds. I cleared up something bothering me from childhood. Marla Stone, the author, worked with military personnel at Camp Pendleton and has a strong grasp on ptsd (post traumatic stress disorder) and many other challenges such as ocd (obsessive compulsive disorder, depression and grief and loss which is related in the last chapter.
The Cluttet Remedy is the total solution everyone has been looking for in order to get organized permanently.
Healing inner clutter first then onto her strategies which are extremely different then Marie Kondo method which I did use but with zero success. I could not make clear decisions thinking about joy. But with The Clutter Remedy clear and concise criteria for what to keep and all the fabulous strategies it took me half the time I thought it would to go through all my stuff and with no regrets. The process was so organized too. No piles of stuff. No maybe piles. No push to get rid of stuff. Just getting super clear about things that matter. I love how Stone says “Matter matters.” Very orderly way finely tuning things and going through everything I owned. I knew there was a way to get Uber organized and stone figured it out. I always wanted to be this organized and keep it up and it’s a life changer.
After choosing what I wanted to keep I then was given a myriad of possibilities for how to store everything and then a whole chapter on organizing seasonally and then room by room. The way she teaches you how to set up a home or business space was remarkable. My space is a welcome paradise now instead of a hodgepodge. I’m no longer searching for my things but have certainty about everything I own and where it’s stashed.
The last chapter as I mentioned really helped me understand hoarding disorder and add (attention deficit disorder) in such a spectacular way. I had no idea why some of my friends and family had so much stuff and such cluttered and messy spaces. It’s all clear now why, and how people even with a mammoth amount of stuff could get organized without any drama at all. This will change how professionals work with people who have hoarding disorder since it’s not focused on getting rid of things.
This book taught me more about myself than any self help book I’ve ever read and about changing how I think and communicate with myself and others. It’s a very, very layered book that is so easy to read. Total time to read was 5 1/2 hours and I never put it down except for a few quick breaks. It was so engaging. I have recommended it to my friends, family and colleagues. It’s a must read and has changed my whole perspective on life.
Back to the first chapter. I figured out how to have the most ideal lifestyle that I always dreamed of having. Hopefully Marla Stone will do a television show in order to show how organizing is truly done properly.
January 16, 2026
The Clutter Remedy” is a wonderful book that I really enjoyed reading and I give it five stars. This book focuses on a unique approach towards removing clutter in your life. Instead of seeing clutter as an organizational issue, it reframes clutter as a personal and emotional challenge such as security (I might need this someday) or identity reinforcement (objects tied to past roles and jobs).
The book not only focuses on the emotional side to keeping clutter in our lives but also provides a step by step strategy towards fixing the clutter problem in your life. It challenges beliefs such as “Keeping it honors the memory” or “I’ll become this version of myself again someday”. For me, this latter belief resonated with me the most as from personal experience, I know that my closet was full of decades of clothes all from times in the past when I had a different career and a more high paying job which had the dress code of fancy suits and high heeled shoes. My belief was that by keeping these clothes, I would one be able to go back to work into the corporate world which was somehow more prestigious than being a teacher which I am today and someone who does not need or wear suits to work. This book gave me the insight to challenge and change this thinking and helped me to finally detach from these clothes and shoes and understand they do not determine my future self worth. I had placed too much emphasis of my self worth from ownership of these clothes. Being able to get rid of these clothes has been a wonderful experience for me and allows me to live in the present.
The Clutter Remedy is a must read for all and I highly recommend it. Too learn that clutter is often a symptom of emotional, cognitive, or behavioral patterns and not a lack of storage or discipline as we typically define it is breathtaking and truly refreshing. Read this book and it will change your life!
The book not only focuses on the emotional side to keeping clutter in our lives but also provides a step by step strategy towards fixing the clutter problem in your life. It challenges beliefs such as “Keeping it honors the memory” or “I’ll become this version of myself again someday”. For me, this latter belief resonated with me the most as from personal experience, I know that my closet was full of decades of clothes all from times in the past when I had a different career and a more high paying job which had the dress code of fancy suits and high heeled shoes. My belief was that by keeping these clothes, I would one be able to go back to work into the corporate world which was somehow more prestigious than being a teacher which I am today and someone who does not need or wear suits to work. This book gave me the insight to challenge and change this thinking and helped me to finally detach from these clothes and shoes and understand they do not determine my future self worth. I had placed too much emphasis of my self worth from ownership of these clothes. Being able to get rid of these clothes has been a wonderful experience for me and allows me to live in the present.
The Clutter Remedy is a must read for all and I highly recommend it. Too learn that clutter is often a symptom of emotional, cognitive, or behavioral patterns and not a lack of storage or discipline as we typically define it is breathtaking and truly refreshing. Read this book and it will change your life!
January 9, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Refreshing, Compassionate Approach to Getting Organized
The Clutter Remedy: A Guide to Getting Organized for Those Who Love Their Stuff is a thoughtful and realistic take on decluttering that feels like a breath of fresh air. Unlike many organization books that push minimalism or shame readers into getting rid of their belongings, this book meets you exactly where you are—with empathy, practicality, and respect for the things you love.
What truly sets this book apart is its mindset-first approach. Rather than focusing solely on bins, labels, or rigid systems, the author addresses the emotional and psychological reasons we hold onto clutter. The strategies are gentle but effective, helping readers understand their relationship with their possessions while offering clear, manageable steps to create order without feeling overwhelmed.
The advice is actionable, flexible, and judgment-free, making it especially helpful for people who’ve tried traditional decluttering methods and felt like they “failed.” The tone is encouraging and reassuring, reminding readers that organization isn’t about perfection—it’s about creating a space that supports your life and values.
This book is perfect for anyone who wants a calmer, more organized home without sacrificing sentimentality or personality. It’s motivating, validating, and genuinely helpful. A must-read for anyone who loves their stuff but wants to love their space even more.
The Clutter Remedy: A Guide to Getting Organized for Those Who Love Their Stuff is a thoughtful and realistic take on decluttering that feels like a breath of fresh air. Unlike many organization books that push minimalism or shame readers into getting rid of their belongings, this book meets you exactly where you are—with empathy, practicality, and respect for the things you love.
What truly sets this book apart is its mindset-first approach. Rather than focusing solely on bins, labels, or rigid systems, the author addresses the emotional and psychological reasons we hold onto clutter. The strategies are gentle but effective, helping readers understand their relationship with their possessions while offering clear, manageable steps to create order without feeling overwhelmed.
The advice is actionable, flexible, and judgment-free, making it especially helpful for people who’ve tried traditional decluttering methods and felt like they “failed.” The tone is encouraging and reassuring, reminding readers that organization isn’t about perfection—it’s about creating a space that supports your life and values.
This book is perfect for anyone who wants a calmer, more organized home without sacrificing sentimentality or personality. It’s motivating, validating, and genuinely helpful. A must-read for anyone who loves their stuff but wants to love their space even more.
March 12, 2020
I have worked on getting organized for so long I almost gave up until I read this book. I have used professional organizers in the past, friends, family but I still was cluttered and could not find my way out of my mess. The book helped me uncover most of the reasons why I could not get through my stuff without creating more mess along the way. Understanding that my childhood, and past wounds have contributed to my messy home and office was a huge eye opener. I was able to use the clearing and healing technique and it worked. I feel so much lighter and healed from things that have bothered me for years. Connecting how I talk to myself with my lack of motivation and follow through was key to me finally getting everything I own in it's proper place. But the most intriguing thing of all is how the book describes in chapter 3 exactly how the author organizes space. It is so detailed that I was able to do most of it myself. I hired movers to move the heavy furniture I wanted in different places but I was able to go through everything I own and realize what was going to stay and what was going with the criteria outlined in the book. Shocker how simple it was to make good decisions instead of decisions I would have regretted. I can't say enough about how this book has changed EVERY aspect of my life. Thank you Marla Stone The Clutter Remedy is a life saver.
November 29, 2019
Just finished The Clutter Remedy book packed with not only tips to get organized but a clear path to my true destination in life. All the times I attempted to get my garage organized or my tools or my desk never really stuck. In one day the strategy Marla Stone explains actually makes perfect sense and I realize now it’s the only way to live clutter free. I’m passing this stuff on to everyone I know including my employees. I liked the last chapter most about what can block you from staying organized.
November 29, 2019
Finally..... a real solution!
Whether you live in a mansion with a designated “clutter room” or a tiny house where one thing out of place creates instant clutter, the practical, clever solutions in this book will get you organized forever!
After reading Marla Stone’s book, I was so inspired to get started that I skipped Black Friday and began organizing!
Thank you for a great remedy to the clutter in our lives!
Kathie D...... A Tiny House resident
Whether you live in a mansion with a designated “clutter room” or a tiny house where one thing out of place creates instant clutter, the practical, clever solutions in this book will get you organized forever!
After reading Marla Stone’s book, I was so inspired to get started that I skipped Black Friday and began organizing!
Thank you for a great remedy to the clutter in our lives!
Kathie D...... A Tiny House resident
February 11, 2020
Excellent Book!!!! I Love it!!!!! The author explains fabulously the emotional side to wanting to keep clutter and "stuff". I had no idea until now why I hang on to certain things while others are easy to toss. She explains super effective ways to keep things organized in an easy to follow plan. It REALLY WORKS!!!!!
I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book, not only to friends who want to get and stay organized but to everyone. There are so many jewels of knowledge in the book on so many levels... both organizational and emotional!!!!
Loved it!!!!
🥂Cheers & Happy Reading!!!!
Wendy Corry
I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book, not only to friends who want to get and stay organized but to everyone. There are so many jewels of knowledge in the book on so many levels... both organizational and emotional!!!!
Loved it!!!!
🥂Cheers & Happy Reading!!!!
Wendy Corry
January 9, 2026
The Clutter Remedy offers a refreshingly practical approach to organized decluttering by focusing on small, manageable actions rather than overwhelming clean-outs. The author emphasizes understanding why clutter accumulates, which makes the process feel more intentional and sustainable. Clear systems and realistic routines help readers maintain order long after the initial decluttering is done. The guidance is straightforward, supportive, and easy to apply to everyday life. Overall, it’s an empowering read for anyone looking to create lasting organization without stress.
January 12, 2026
I didn’t expect this book to feel so relatable. It’s not preachy or extreme, and it doesn’t make you feel bad for having “too much stuff.” Instead, it feels like helpful guidance from someone who understands how real people actually live.
The ideas are simple but thoughtful, and I liked that it focuses just as much on mindset as it does on organizing. I came away feeling motivated, not overwhelmed.
Definitely a good read if you want to get more organized without feeling judged or stressed about it.
The ideas are simple but thoughtful, and I liked that it focuses just as much on mindset as it does on organizing. I came away feeling motivated, not overwhelmed.
Definitely a good read if you want to get more organized without feeling judged or stressed about it.
January 9, 2026
I really enjoyed this book. What surprised me most is that it goes far beyond just dealing with clutter — it's actually very thoughtful and reflective. It made me look at habits and patterns in a new way, and I appreciated how relatable and encouraging it felt. This is the kind of book you can revisit as life changes, and I can see why so many people connect with it. Definitely a meaningful and uplifting read.
January 10, 2026
I decided to de-clutter because physical and mental clutter was creating stress and blocking positive energy in my life. The psychological approach advocated in this book made perfect sense to me. I have gone from a cluttered home to a minimalist home with possessions that have personal meaning and purpose. De-cluttering is liberating and makes me feel good. I have no hesitation in recommending this book to others as a guide on their de-cluttering journey.
January 20, 2026
This is hands down the most refreshing take on decluttering I’ve come across. Most books just tell you to throw everything away, but Marla actually teaches you how to curate your life. Her background in psychology really shines here, since she gets to the root of why we hold onto things without ever being judgmental of preachy.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed but don’t want to live in an empty box, buy this book. It’s a total game-changer.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed but don’t want to live in an empty box, buy this book. It’s a total game-changer.
August 20, 2021
The Clutter Remedy is intensely practical, giving you a huge toolkit of organized and named strategies you can apply immediately to create and strengthen positive habits and stop the negative ones. The author, Marla Stone, shares knowledge, understanding and experience in a masterful book that can enrich readers’ lives in many ways. Don’t pass this book by; it’s well-worth your time!
August 20, 2021
This was a really easy read and taught me a lot about living clutter free. I find that when I implement these techniques, my house is more orderly and I have peace of mind. I am buying a copy for all my friends!
June 28, 2023
This book tends to be repetitive but I did appreciate the author's understanding that there are those who, for whatever reason, do not want to get rid of a lot of their belongings. Categorizing and organizing without disposing of much can still be a helpful exercise.
April 29, 2025
A great guide to getting your stuff in order and a real life resource. I have personally worked with Marla & experienced her strategies in action with great success. Her book offers a logical and systematic approach to helping you start & keep your organized life!
January 9, 2026
Great information. The author has a nice list of remedies for a home of clutter.
I appreciate the stories, the chapters, and the psychological advice.
I have 3 kids and pets. I have a lot of stuff. This helped me!
I appreciate the stories, the chapters, and the psychological advice.
I have 3 kids and pets. I have a lot of stuff. This helped me!
March 2, 2020
I got about half way through this book, mostly skimming, and just couldn't finish it. I was bored, it was slow, and it just didn't resonate with me.
July 25, 2020
This book addresses emotional issues that may make it difficult to get going on de-cluttering. There is also helpful organizing advice but its strength is helping one to achieve an action mind-set.
January 9, 2026
Awesome way to get organized without worrying getting rid of stuff. Simple strategies for decluttering clutter and design and self improvement. Love this author Marla Stone
March 24, 2026
Took away a couple of helpful tips and ideas from this, but overall too self-help-y for my style.
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