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The Clutter-Free Home: Making Room for Your Life
"Up Your Comfort The Clutter-Free Home is your guide to creating a haven that is a reflection of you. A place of peace from which you can love others well. As an encouraging friend who has once been where you are, author Kathi Lipp walks you through your house room-by-room to create organizational zones that are functional and practical. Kathi will help you tackle the three-step process of dedicate, decide, and declutter to not only reveal a home that you've always dreamed of, but the life you were always intended to live. If you're feeling burdened by the care and upkeep of all the stuff under your feet, or feel like your home is running you, instead of the other way around, you will discover that your home doesn't have to be showroom perfect for you and others to feel comfortable in your space"--
204 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 2020
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Kathi Lipp
43 books339 followersKathi loves giving real help and how-tos to move people forward in every area of their lives. With humor and wisdom, Kathi offers hope paired with practical steps to live with meaning.
Kathi Lipp is the Publisher Weekly bestselling author of 17 books including Clutter Free, The Get Yourself Organized Project, The Husband Project, and Overwhelmed.
She is the host of Clutter Free Academy the Podcast, runs the Facebook group Clutter Free Academy where 8000 women (and a few brave men) learn to live free from clutter. Kathi speaks at conferences across the US.
She is featured on Focus on the Family, MOPS International, Crosswalk.com, Girlfriends in God and Proverbs 31 Ministries as well as a number of other media outlets around the country. And she’s a featured expert on clutter for Women’s World Magazine and has been named “Best of Broadcast” on Focus on the Family twice.
Kathi Lipp is the Publisher Weekly bestselling author of 17 books including Clutter Free, The Get Yourself Organized Project, The Husband Project, and Overwhelmed.
She is the host of Clutter Free Academy the Podcast, runs the Facebook group Clutter Free Academy where 8000 women (and a few brave men) learn to live free from clutter. Kathi speaks at conferences across the US.
She is featured on Focus on the Family, MOPS International, Crosswalk.com, Girlfriends in God and Proverbs 31 Ministries as well as a number of other media outlets around the country. And she’s a featured expert on clutter for Women’s World Magazine and has been named “Best of Broadcast” on Focus on the Family twice.
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December 28, 2019
I have been a Kathi Lipp reader since 2012 but it was the precursor to this book, Clutter Free, that changed my life. In that book, I learned my problem wasn't housekeeping, it was the emotions that kept me tied to stuff that I didn't love, use or really even want.
Fast-forward to now, and I am proud to say I was chosen to co-lead the manuscript development team for this book, The Clutter-Free Home.
This book answers the question that Clutter Free Academy podcast listeners and Facebook Group members have asked time and time again -- how do I keep the clutter away?
After being part of the book's creation, I am thrilled to see it finally in print and ready for the world.
Fast-forward to now, and I am proud to say I was chosen to co-lead the manuscript development team for this book, The Clutter-Free Home.
This book answers the question that Clutter Free Academy podcast listeners and Facebook Group members have asked time and time again -- how do I keep the clutter away?
After being part of the book's creation, I am thrilled to see it finally in print and ready for the world.
January 20, 2020
I purchased a goal-setting planner at the beginning of the year, and one of the habits I decided to instill was to dedicate 15 minutes a day to eliminating clutter from my life, beginning with my home. Imagine my surprise when I began reading “The Clutter-Free Home,” and author Kathi Lipp was sharing her plan to declutter the home. Part of this plan was to spend fifteen minutes a day attacking one small area in one room.
Of course, Ms. Lipp’s procedure has more than just those fifteen minutes a day, though what she suggests is not any more difficult. With over 50% of households struggling with their own clutter issues, this book is a haven and a promise of better times ahead. The author maps it all out with simple, easy-to-follow steps. Rather than tell us to set up in similar to her own home, Ms. Lipp first asks each of us to determine what is the purpose of each room in our house, and how should it function. Once we understand how we want each room to function, it is easier to declutter.
The author cautions us that this is not an overnight fix. The reality is that we will have to develop some new habits and make what might be some difficult choices. When debating whether or not something is clutter, the initial questions are 1) Do you love it? 2) Do you use it? 3) Would you buy it again? You need a strong yes to at least one question to classify the item as not clutter. Ms. Lipp also tackles the fun part of making each room our own, offering tips on decorations that enhance your enjoyment as opposed to setting out new clutter.
The book proceeds in a logical fashion. The overall plan is explained, and then the author moves to each room, explaining in greater detail what each of us might be faced with (and I recognized my own home in many of her descriptions). The author writes in a matter-of-fact, entertaining style, and her reality-based humor constantly put a smile on my face.
There are many tips in the book, and I firmly believe that giving up a few minutes a day (and one hour once a week dedicated to one room) will, in the long run, actually save time! If your house is always perfect, good for you. You’ve already mastered the necessary habits. For the rest of us, we have Kathi Lipp’s book…we’ll be joining you soon. Five stars.
My thanks to NetGalley and harvest House publishers for a complimentary electronic copy of this book.
Of course, Ms. Lipp’s procedure has more than just those fifteen minutes a day, though what she suggests is not any more difficult. With over 50% of households struggling with their own clutter issues, this book is a haven and a promise of better times ahead. The author maps it all out with simple, easy-to-follow steps. Rather than tell us to set up in similar to her own home, Ms. Lipp first asks each of us to determine what is the purpose of each room in our house, and how should it function. Once we understand how we want each room to function, it is easier to declutter.
The author cautions us that this is not an overnight fix. The reality is that we will have to develop some new habits and make what might be some difficult choices. When debating whether or not something is clutter, the initial questions are 1) Do you love it? 2) Do you use it? 3) Would you buy it again? You need a strong yes to at least one question to classify the item as not clutter. Ms. Lipp also tackles the fun part of making each room our own, offering tips on decorations that enhance your enjoyment as opposed to setting out new clutter.
The book proceeds in a logical fashion. The overall plan is explained, and then the author moves to each room, explaining in greater detail what each of us might be faced with (and I recognized my own home in many of her descriptions). The author writes in a matter-of-fact, entertaining style, and her reality-based humor constantly put a smile on my face.
There are many tips in the book, and I firmly believe that giving up a few minutes a day (and one hour once a week dedicated to one room) will, in the long run, actually save time! If your house is always perfect, good for you. You’ve already mastered the necessary habits. For the rest of us, we have Kathi Lipp’s book…we’ll be joining you soon. Five stars.
My thanks to NetGalley and harvest House publishers for a complimentary electronic copy of this book.
January 15, 2020
This book was an eye-opener for me! None of the information the author includes is groundbreaking or new, but the way she pieces it together is unique. It is a wake-up call. In the first part of her book, she gives you her method for decluttering your home: broken into 4 steps and executed in manageable 15-minute bursts a day along with a once per week 60-minute focused period in your room of choice. She helps you to see through her book that what you thought was impossible, is actually super achievable! In the second part, she helps you with how to go room by room in your home to tackle the specific clutter that tends to build up in each space (ahem...like your basement or that packed-to-the-limit drawer that you stick everything you don't know what to do with in).
The author says it herself, "If you are struck by the thought that small changes can't make a difference, know that you are right-but also realize that a thousand small tweaks combined can make a huge difference."
I have already started implementing the author's ideas for decluttering in my home and seeing a positive difference in our day-to-day lives!
Note: I received an advance reader copy from the publisher.
The author says it herself, "If you are struck by the thought that small changes can't make a difference, know that you are right-but also realize that a thousand small tweaks combined can make a huge difference."
I have already started implementing the author's ideas for decluttering in my home and seeing a positive difference in our day-to-day lives!
Note: I received an advance reader copy from the publisher.
January 14, 2020
If you're like me, these types of books appeal to you. I keep thinking, if I just find the right book, it will help me with all my mess. Well. No book will do the work FOR you (an unfortunate truth), but this one really breaks down not only how to declutter your home and your stuff, but also gets into the psychology behind why we get cluttered in the first place. Kathi's writing style is refreshingly real, like she is a friend sitting next to you with a cup of coffee and you are laughing together about your real actual lives. She doesn't claim to be perfect and she doesn't project an image of having it all together, which is a breath of fresh air in a genre cluttered with perfect-looking HGTV ready homes.
If you read her previous book "Clutter Free" you will be familiar with the concepts presented here, but I still found new things to learn and apply in this book anyway. She goes through room by room and offers specific advice about how to tackle the mess in a way that is do-able and feels accessible. A new (to me) idea that I learned from this book is to really think about what the purposes of each room are before starting on the decluttering process. This may be tempting for some readers to gloss over (like, duh, what do I use a kitchen for? FOOD.). But when I challenged myself to sit and really think it through, my kitchen serves more purposes than just feeding the people who live here. We do homework, we gather with friends, it's the first room we enter when we come home, and yes, we also cook and eat food. Thinking through the purposes then helped me to think through the "five senses" of what I want each room to look, smell, feel, taste, and sound like.
I highly recommend this book as an accessible and realistic read about decluttering. Kathi's sense of humor comes through on every page and I love that she is real (and realistic) about her own challenges. No pretense, which makes me feel instantly like I'm not alone!
*I received an advance copy from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.*
If you read her previous book "Clutter Free" you will be familiar with the concepts presented here, but I still found new things to learn and apply in this book anyway. She goes through room by room and offers specific advice about how to tackle the mess in a way that is do-able and feels accessible. A new (to me) idea that I learned from this book is to really think about what the purposes of each room are before starting on the decluttering process. This may be tempting for some readers to gloss over (like, duh, what do I use a kitchen for? FOOD.). But when I challenged myself to sit and really think it through, my kitchen serves more purposes than just feeding the people who live here. We do homework, we gather with friends, it's the first room we enter when we come home, and yes, we also cook and eat food. Thinking through the purposes then helped me to think through the "five senses" of what I want each room to look, smell, feel, taste, and sound like.
I highly recommend this book as an accessible and realistic read about decluttering. Kathi's sense of humor comes through on every page and I love that she is real (and realistic) about her own challenges. No pretense, which makes me feel instantly like I'm not alone!
*I received an advance copy from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.*
January 2, 2020
Kathi Lipp "figured out a way not only to get rid of clutter (without becoming a minimalist), but [also] to make sure [her] home stays uncluttered" (Introduction, p. 8). In The Clutter-Free Home: Making Room for Your Life, Kathi Lipp tells how she achieved the state of Clutter-Free and shares her methods of "decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of [the] home" (Introduction, p.10).
As someone who struggles with cluttering and chronic disorganization., I am eager to learn Kathi's secret. I've been in Celebrate Recovery, a faith based recovery program, to find support. I know other clutterers and read extensively on cluttering, hoarding, and organization. I experience some victory but for several years, I have been stuck, mired, in avoidance of tackling my dreaded office, err, creativity-center-to-be. Completely overwhelmed, I have no idea where to start.
Enter The Clutter-Free Home: Making Room for Your Life. This book provides the kickstart this clutterer needs to move from being a "Clutter Keeper" to a "Clutter Flinger." The book's Introduction gives a general overview. Part 1-The Steps explains step by step guidelines to using Kathi's Four Ds and her Three Totes, Two Bags decluttering methods. Part 2-The Spaces shows how to use the methods in each room of the home. I am tempted to speed ahead to the Office chapter but control myself, and I am glad I did.
Written in a conversational style, this book is encouraging and empowering, making clear that a Clutter-Free Home is possible to achieve and maintain. It's different from other decluttering books as it's written from a Biblical perspective. It even recommends that CH (Cluttered Home) people start with a prayer of determination. Reading the entire book is helpful to me because Kathi points out best practices and new behaviors to adopt, as well as new ways of thinking and speaking to oneself to make the process more effective. Additional actions to take in mostly decluttered areas are presented. Kathi Lipp helps readers overcome obstacles to dealing with clutter by humorously sharing her personal experiences and reminds that "just as you will never be done with laundry, you will never be done with decluttering" (p. 17). And, she teaches how to manage the clutter that life keeps on giving so that it no longer creates chaos in the home.
The concepts of Space Boxing and Time Boxing break through this reader's inertia and lead me to just start, albeit in a small way, by emptying a single bin today. I cannot clean the entire office today (too overwhelming, not enough time) but I can begin with a small corner or a shelf or bin, decluttered in 15-minute increments over a period of time (as long as it takes), until the entire room is 60% decluttered to prevent overwhelm. Upon reaching the 60% mark, it's time to focus on the room's decor and esthetics (the fun step most of us incorrectly begin with) by repurposing something from another area of the home, by curating and treasuring the items one already has. Of course, carefully considered, absolutely necessary items may be purchased. Then, it's time to repeat the steps in the next targeted room.
I like the new-to-me idea of using the five senses to create the desired atmosphere in a room. My overcrowded, hot mess of an office currently looks like a junkyard, smells like book mold from my ever-growing collection of books and the necessity of keeping the door closed to visitors' eyes; and can hardly be navigated because the floor is full of clutter, too. Additionally, avalanches of clutter crash to the floor, workspace is non-existent because all horizontal surfaces are buried except for the keyboard I'm using, and my glass of water is precariously balanced. My goals: to have my "creativity center" smell clean and fresh, to look ordered and ready to spark my imagination, to have plentiful space to pursue creative endeavors, perhaps with a trickling fountain nearby to evoke a peaceful feeling, and to make an area where I can enjoy a cup of tea and a healthy snack. I want this room to embody my theme, "Make Something Beautiful," referring to both craft projects and a functional creative space. Ultimately, as Kathi emphasizes, decluttering makes me and other CH people free for whatever God has in store for us next.
Readers may want to purchase hard copies of The Clutter-Free Home: Making Room for Your Life as fill-in pages are included for each room of the home. It is full of practical information and suggestions to make rooms work in homes with or without children. It contains checklists and several testimonials. Attics, basements, and garages are addressed, It also has information about Kathi Lipp's Facebook Clutter-Free Academy. And for times of relapse, The Clutter-Free Home: Making Room for Your Life is an excellent resource for getting back on track. In summary, I highly recommend this book and plan to share it with other CH people.
As someone who struggles with cluttering and chronic disorganization., I am eager to learn Kathi's secret. I've been in Celebrate Recovery, a faith based recovery program, to find support. I know other clutterers and read extensively on cluttering, hoarding, and organization. I experience some victory but for several years, I have been stuck, mired, in avoidance of tackling my dreaded office, err, creativity-center-to-be. Completely overwhelmed, I have no idea where to start.
Enter The Clutter-Free Home: Making Room for Your Life. This book provides the kickstart this clutterer needs to move from being a "Clutter Keeper" to a "Clutter Flinger." The book's Introduction gives a general overview. Part 1-The Steps explains step by step guidelines to using Kathi's Four Ds and her Three Totes, Two Bags decluttering methods. Part 2-The Spaces shows how to use the methods in each room of the home. I am tempted to speed ahead to the Office chapter but control myself, and I am glad I did.
Written in a conversational style, this book is encouraging and empowering, making clear that a Clutter-Free Home is possible to achieve and maintain. It's different from other decluttering books as it's written from a Biblical perspective. It even recommends that CH (Cluttered Home) people start with a prayer of determination. Reading the entire book is helpful to me because Kathi points out best practices and new behaviors to adopt, as well as new ways of thinking and speaking to oneself to make the process more effective. Additional actions to take in mostly decluttered areas are presented. Kathi Lipp helps readers overcome obstacles to dealing with clutter by humorously sharing her personal experiences and reminds that "just as you will never be done with laundry, you will never be done with decluttering" (p. 17). And, she teaches how to manage the clutter that life keeps on giving so that it no longer creates chaos in the home.
The concepts of Space Boxing and Time Boxing break through this reader's inertia and lead me to just start, albeit in a small way, by emptying a single bin today. I cannot clean the entire office today (too overwhelming, not enough time) but I can begin with a small corner or a shelf or bin, decluttered in 15-minute increments over a period of time (as long as it takes), until the entire room is 60% decluttered to prevent overwhelm. Upon reaching the 60% mark, it's time to focus on the room's decor and esthetics (the fun step most of us incorrectly begin with) by repurposing something from another area of the home, by curating and treasuring the items one already has. Of course, carefully considered, absolutely necessary items may be purchased. Then, it's time to repeat the steps in the next targeted room.
I like the new-to-me idea of using the five senses to create the desired atmosphere in a room. My overcrowded, hot mess of an office currently looks like a junkyard, smells like book mold from my ever-growing collection of books and the necessity of keeping the door closed to visitors' eyes; and can hardly be navigated because the floor is full of clutter, too. Additionally, avalanches of clutter crash to the floor, workspace is non-existent because all horizontal surfaces are buried except for the keyboard I'm using, and my glass of water is precariously balanced. My goals: to have my "creativity center" smell clean and fresh, to look ordered and ready to spark my imagination, to have plentiful space to pursue creative endeavors, perhaps with a trickling fountain nearby to evoke a peaceful feeling, and to make an area where I can enjoy a cup of tea and a healthy snack. I want this room to embody my theme, "Make Something Beautiful," referring to both craft projects and a functional creative space. Ultimately, as Kathi emphasizes, decluttering makes me and other CH people free for whatever God has in store for us next.
Readers may want to purchase hard copies of The Clutter-Free Home: Making Room for Your Life as fill-in pages are included for each room of the home. It is full of practical information and suggestions to make rooms work in homes with or without children. It contains checklists and several testimonials. Attics, basements, and garages are addressed, It also has information about Kathi Lipp's Facebook Clutter-Free Academy. And for times of relapse, The Clutter-Free Home: Making Room for Your Life is an excellent resource for getting back on track. In summary, I highly recommend this book and plan to share it with other CH people.
December 31, 2019
How lucky was I to get a free Advanced Reader Copy from the publisher!?
I’ve been a fan of Kathi’s FB pages (Clutter Free Academy and Communicator Academy) for years now. So strange to have to actually READ vs listen.
My brain and I compromised quite nicely, by hearing Kathi’s voice in my head.
This book is part how-to, part workbook, with just a touch of memoir thrown in. I don’t think I could ever actually WRITE in a book, but thankfully, I have 358647 nearly-new and completely pretty notebooks to write notes.
Some will find this book repetitive, but clutter-y people like me NEED that for habits to become ingrained.
“Do I love this?”
“Do I use this?”
“Would I buy this again?”
It’s like a positive affirmation, or mantra, or the kids’ cartoon theme song you still know by heart. Can I tell you why I’m in the basement? No, I cannot, but can I interest you in the entire score of the 1984 classic album “A Cabbage Patch Christmas”? It’s a happy hoop-de-do.
Where was I?
Right.
This book is 100% worth the read. I finished it on New Year’s Eve Eve, and am geared up to “Declutter Plenty in 2020”. Kathi can feel free to contact me for use of that slogan. You’re welcome.
Happy (clutter free) New Year, everyone!
I’ve been a fan of Kathi’s FB pages (Clutter Free Academy and Communicator Academy) for years now. So strange to have to actually READ vs listen.
My brain and I compromised quite nicely, by hearing Kathi’s voice in my head.
This book is part how-to, part workbook, with just a touch of memoir thrown in. I don’t think I could ever actually WRITE in a book, but thankfully, I have 358647 nearly-new and completely pretty notebooks to write notes.
Some will find this book repetitive, but clutter-y people like me NEED that for habits to become ingrained.
“Do I love this?”
“Do I use this?”
“Would I buy this again?”
It’s like a positive affirmation, or mantra, or the kids’ cartoon theme song you still know by heart. Can I tell you why I’m in the basement? No, I cannot, but can I interest you in the entire score of the 1984 classic album “A Cabbage Patch Christmas”? It’s a happy hoop-de-do.
Where was I?
Right.
This book is 100% worth the read. I finished it on New Year’s Eve Eve, and am geared up to “Declutter Plenty in 2020”. Kathi can feel free to contact me for use of that slogan. You’re welcome.
Happy (clutter free) New Year, everyone!
September 18, 2020
I have been reading Kathi Lipps books for a number of years now. This book, like the rest, does not disappoint. The process of de-cluttering and looking at the space you have (including worksheets) is wonderfully thought out and well taught within these pages. Love the three question plan: "Do I love it? Do I use it? Will I buy it again?" And this question was one I thought about in every room, "what have you just been living with instead of dealing with?" It's a great book for sure!!!
November 5, 2019
This book was exactly what I needed at this stage of my life. My parents moved to a nursing home at very short notice, and I was left with cleaning out their house , bringing the treasured possessions with me, and selling and getting rid of other belongings. I was also acutely aware that I also needed to declutter my own home.
In this book, Kathi Lipp provides lots of great tips. For example, stepping back first and working out what purposes you have for each room. Sometimes this might be obvious (e.g. a kitchen is for cooking), but there may be other things you want to capture (e.g. a sense of peace and connection). Then use the five senses to work out how you want that room to look, smell etc. Then only put the things in that room that achieve those purposes. I also liked the idea of breaking rooms into zones when they're used for different purposes.
Some of the take home lessons for me were that we are not the sum of our possessions, our memories are more to do with relationships than things, and that you may have to make some tough decisions to have the kind of home you really want (and I'm not talking expensive furniture but more how you want to feel in your home).
Each chapter ends with helpful worksheets. I also appreciated the humour and the down-to-earth nature of the author. She's not into perfectionism and minimalism. Have the things around you that make you feel good, but just remember that every item needs to earn the right to be in that room.
A great little book for people who know they need to declutter, but are afraid or don't know where to begin.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a free e-copy in exchange for an honest review.
In this book, Kathi Lipp provides lots of great tips. For example, stepping back first and working out what purposes you have for each room. Sometimes this might be obvious (e.g. a kitchen is for cooking), but there may be other things you want to capture (e.g. a sense of peace and connection). Then use the five senses to work out how you want that room to look, smell etc. Then only put the things in that room that achieve those purposes. I also liked the idea of breaking rooms into zones when they're used for different purposes.
Some of the take home lessons for me were that we are not the sum of our possessions, our memories are more to do with relationships than things, and that you may have to make some tough decisions to have the kind of home you really want (and I'm not talking expensive furniture but more how you want to feel in your home).
Each chapter ends with helpful worksheets. I also appreciated the humour and the down-to-earth nature of the author. She's not into perfectionism and minimalism. Have the things around you that make you feel good, but just remember that every item needs to earn the right to be in that room.
A great little book for people who know they need to declutter, but are afraid or don't know where to begin.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a free e-copy in exchange for an honest review.
January 17, 2020
I have read so many books and blogs about clutter and how to tame it. I've watched the TV shows. I've listened to podcasts. And yet, over and over, I come away feeling overwhelmed and defeated. This is the first book that I read about clutter where I felt the author actually understood me.
It does NOT work for me to gather all of one type of item from all over the house and sort it. No way. I get so overwhelmed and then quit, leaving things far worse. Kathi Lipp totally understands that. Instead of offering advice that will overwhelm and defeat a messy-cluttered person, she gives helpful, realistic, practical, and effective tips. What a breath of fresh air!
My house is already looking better because of this book. And even better than that, I now have a daily/weekly strategy for continual improvement. I am so very thankful for this book!
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley. I was not required to give a positive review. The thoughts and opinions expressed here are entirely my own.
It does NOT work for me to gather all of one type of item from all over the house and sort it. No way. I get so overwhelmed and then quit, leaving things far worse. Kathi Lipp totally understands that. Instead of offering advice that will overwhelm and defeat a messy-cluttered person, she gives helpful, realistic, practical, and effective tips. What a breath of fresh air!
My house is already looking better because of this book. And even better than that, I now have a daily/weekly strategy for continual improvement. I am so very thankful for this book!
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley. I was not required to give a positive review. The thoughts and opinions expressed here are entirely my own.
February 11, 2020
If you have clutter in your life, this book is what you need. Make your home so that it serves you not you serving it, love this quote from the book. I have had clutter all my life and believe this book is what I have needed but never had. Kathi shows us how to dedicate our spaces and create areas we can love to have as part of our lives. This book is a great read. Can't wait to put these great ideas to work and get rid finally of the clutter in my life.
January 14, 2020
If you want to be encouraged by someone who really understands what it's like to struggle with clutter, you will love Kathi Lipp's writing. Her newest book, "The Clutter-Free Home: Making Room for Your Life" is filled with encouragement rather than judgement. You will also find plenty of practical tips for you to try and see what's a good fit for you.
I received an advance reader copy from the publisher.
I received an advance reader copy from the publisher.
January 12, 2020
***I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book*** This book was so so good! I have been overwhelmed and trying to reduce clutter in our house for quite awhile now and while I have enjoyed quite a few books that deal with clutter, space and minimalism, I loved the new approach with this one. I loved how honest and straightforward she was on so many topics. She didn’t sugarcoat the need to keep things and that was refreshing.
One thing that really resonated with me was when the author talked about how If we are keeping things around just incase we need them one day we are living in the mindset that we won’t be able to someday afford those things if we happen to need them and that’s not a good mindset to live in. I completely agree and I absolutely have a million things that I keep just incase. I can honestly say that after reading this book though I don’t have the reservations to keep those unneeded items anymore, I actually want to get rid of them!
I also very much enjoyed the way she approaches de-cluttering a room and the way she evokes the senses to create your ultimate room, no matter what house you are living in! I would absolutely recommend this book!
One thing that really resonated with me was when the author talked about how If we are keeping things around just incase we need them one day we are living in the mindset that we won’t be able to someday afford those things if we happen to need them and that’s not a good mindset to live in. I completely agree and I absolutely have a million things that I keep just incase. I can honestly say that after reading this book though I don’t have the reservations to keep those unneeded items anymore, I actually want to get rid of them!
I also very much enjoyed the way she approaches de-cluttering a room and the way she evokes the senses to create your ultimate room, no matter what house you are living in! I would absolutely recommend this book!
January 11, 2020
Kathi Lipp takes it to the next level with this book. I have been on a clutter-free journey since her “Clutter Free” book came out years ago. I am now aware of not keeping what I’m not using. But still. The clutter sneaks in. This book is a reminder and surprisingly full of new ideas. From deciding how a space should be used and then making sure everything in it matches its purpose to a use it up challenge, Kathi’s creativity in an area that has been covered by many is refreshing and motivating. With philosophical ideas to get you thinking and practical tips to get you going, this is a life-changing book. Good bye clutter, hello time for life!
*advance copy from publisher.
*advance copy from publisher.
January 12, 2020
I just finished reading an advance digital copy of The Clutter-free Home by Kath Liipp and am excited to implement some of the decluttering methods she shares. When the garage or other storage space become overwhelming I often feel like I must have an entire weekend to focus solely on sorting and cleaning. I love Kathi's suggestion to work on a different space for just 15 minutes five days a week and a bigger project area (like the garage) for 60 minutes once a week. Safeguarding a day for rest and family, making progress each day, and avoiding decision fatigue! YES!
January 9, 2020
This is a book I would recommend to all. It has cleared my mind and brought a whole new meaning to the term 'head space' for me. Now when I look around I don't see bundles, bags, and clutter old and new, I see clear spaces which bring calm and contentment. I have always been a hoarder, old books that I might reread, notes from college- in case I need them again!!!!, items from travel that look gaudy now, that suit nothing and that certainly won't ever be meaningfully displayed, but are kept for the sake of nostalgia. I have my memories of those experiences. that's enough. The rest is baggage. I no longer need to hoard and I am so much happier about it. My home is mine now, I have many spaces of calm, and I'm happy. 5 start Kathi, well done, and thank you!!!
January 12, 2020
I’ve been a Kathi Lipp follower for awhile, and live mainly a clutter free life. But I still took away lots of valuable information! As I am doing an entire house declutter to start 2020, this has given me a new way to think about the spaces in my home. So no matter where you are on your journey this book is a must read.
I received an advanced reader copy of this book from the publisher, but the thoughts expressed in this review are strictly my own.
I received an advanced reader copy of this book from the publisher, but the thoughts expressed in this review are strictly my own.
January 11, 2020
I have struggled with Clutter all my life and I’ve read so many books and blogs. Subscribed to many newsletters and helps but none have been this helpful. I’ve got the beginnings of a plan and tools to use now. I’ve already started to see and feel a difference around my home. Thank you Kathi Lipp!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley on behalf of the Publisher and was under no obligation to post a favorable review.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley on behalf of the Publisher and was under no obligation to post a favorable review.
December 11, 2019
I'm a piles girl. I dont want to be, but I am. I find myself often drawn to books about how to eliminate those piles. My home is rather clean but there is always clutter. I have found recently that the clutter has a direct impact on my mood.
I decided to give this book a read in hopes to gain new insight on eliminating clutter. While I dont feel that there was anything profound and ground-breaking about releases the bonds of clutter, I did find that simply reading about it helped me want to eliminate it.
I read this in a few sittings. I enjoyed that I was amped up and ready to get organized when I would take reading breaks. There are some parallels between cleanliness and a Christian faith drawn in this book. I didnt necessarily find that helpful or hurtful for the read. I enjoyed that the author discussed her own life experiences with clutter rather than just be preachy.
Thank you netgalley for an advanced readers copy of this book. These thoughts are my own and have not been influenced by any outside sources.
I decided to give this book a read in hopes to gain new insight on eliminating clutter. While I dont feel that there was anything profound and ground-breaking about releases the bonds of clutter, I did find that simply reading about it helped me want to eliminate it.
I read this in a few sittings. I enjoyed that I was amped up and ready to get organized when I would take reading breaks. There are some parallels between cleanliness and a Christian faith drawn in this book. I didnt necessarily find that helpful or hurtful for the read. I enjoyed that the author discussed her own life experiences with clutter rather than just be preachy.
Thank you netgalley for an advanced readers copy of this book. These thoughts are my own and have not been influenced by any outside sources.
March 24, 2020
I really enjoyed this book. It offers a plan on how to remove clutter from your home. It also discusses how to avoid bringing more clutter back into your home. I received an advance reader copy of the book from the publisher.
January 11, 2020
Kathi Lipp is a magician. Her words break through those barriers you didn't know you had to move you to a place you didn't think you could go. This book helped me break down the reasons I couldn't maintain clutter free (or clutter-less) surroundings. I now have tangible tools to get my head, my heart and my home in the same space. A definite must read for anyone that wants to get their surroundings under control.
January 6, 2020
This book is a gentle yet attainable way of dealing with a cluttered home. I've read lots of books on this subject. Kathi's method seems very doable to me. Maybe another is better for you. Fortunately, there are lots of choices.
I like Kathi's way of focusing on one main room in short spurts of time without neglecting the rest of the house in the meantime. I'm a person who likes to declutter all at once and then I get tired, hungry and worn out, left with a bigger mess than I started with.
I highly recommend this if you want to build a clutter free lifestyle that is maintainable not just spend a weekend overhauling your home.
I like Kathi's way of focusing on one main room in short spurts of time without neglecting the rest of the house in the meantime. I'm a person who likes to declutter all at once and then I get tired, hungry and worn out, left with a bigger mess than I started with.
I highly recommend this if you want to build a clutter free lifestyle that is maintainable not just spend a weekend overhauling your home.
January 12, 2020
This book will encourage and inspire you to deal with your clutter. Kathi Lipp takes an overwhelming task and makes it doable with her system of small steps in the right direction. She offers practical tips along with help on thinking through how you want your home to feel and function. Highly recommend!
January 10, 2020
I read "Clutter Free" a few years ago, and it really opened my eyes to why I have the clutter in my life. I have been delighted to read "The Clutter-Free Home: Making Room for Your Life," because now I have a "how-to" with the clutter. Kathi does a superb job of going room to room and giving some practical strategies on how to make each room clutter free. This will definitely be a go-to manual for me to refer back to time and again as I make my way through my home each year (clutter is never one and done).
January 10, 2020
This is amazing, practical, non-shaming advice for how to make your cluttered house a home that you love and that your guests find welcoming. I am not an "as pretty as Pinterest" kind of girl, and that's not this kind of book. I don't have time or money for that. It's a realistic look at what you have and how to make it look and feel warm and open. This compliments other books on clutter by Kathi. Highly recommend!
January 11, 2020
A great gentle book for those who struggle with lifes every day piles. I highly recommend this book for those who struggle to let go of things that hold memories. I also highly recommend you purchase Kathy's first book Clutter Free. An easy read with some motivating ideas.
January 12, 2020
I just finished! This book gave me a new and renewed sense of inspiration to tackle my clutter issues reclaiming my home and life!
January 6, 2020
Kathi Lipp makes a clutter-free life seem attainable in this funny and relatable book. Her humor and caring are evident on each page of this book. Her steps for decluttering are applicable for real people living a real life. Kathi walks you through each room of your house with an easy four step plan. She makes this process seem achievable and less overwhelming. Kathi makes it clear that this is not about picture perfect magazine living, but about creating a comfortable home that works for your family. I am excited to implement Kathi’s strategies and make my home comfortable and inviting for my family.
January 6, 2020
This book is equal parts information, motivation, and encouragement. Kathi Lipp wires like she's telling you over coffee just how doable the daunting task of decluttering your home can be. No pressure, no guilt, no shame, just a we're-all-in-this-together tone that makes you want to show her (and yourself) that you really can do it!
She gives helpful suggestions on breaking down tasks, letting go of things you know in your heart you no longer need to hold on to, and seeing each room with a new perspective!
She gives helpful suggestions on breaking down tasks, letting go of things you know in your heart you no longer need to hold on to, and seeing each room with a new perspective!
January 9, 2020
Clutter free home has made me think exactly what my house looks like and how it can be better. Each room is broken down and there are steps at the end of each chapter. I was lucky enough to get an advanced reader copy of this book and I can't recommend it enough.
January 7, 2020
I love her practical and no nonsense ideas. This book is exactly what I needed to read. I'm not a minimalist, I don't want to have an empty house, but by following her ideas I can actually enjoy what I have. I like that she adds a spiritual side to our attachment to 'stuff' and how changing our view of 'things' can change a lot in our whole life.
I would definitely recommend this book!
I would definitely recommend this book!
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