Winning the Clutter War

by Sandra Felton

Do you constantly misplace books, keys, bills, shoes...?
Are you tired of fighting an avalanche every time you open a closet or cabinet door?

Don't despair! Even if you've been a messy person since childhood, organizing expert Sandra Felton's practical advice will make your dreams of an orderly lifestyle become reality. Hundreds of thousands of readers have already benefited from her strategies.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Self Help, Ebooks, Education, How To

272 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published November 1, 2010

Reviews

[Joanna Gawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm normally tidy and highly organised (a Cleanie) but health issues have significantly impacted what I can do around the house each day. My husband is a Messie, and a hoarder, and we'd reached a point where something had to change!

This book has given me strategies, encouragement and motivation, and reminded me that it's okay to do a little here and there. I now have the start I need, and (perhaps just as important) a plan in place to keep going.

Written with humour, and with insights arising from the author's personal experience, this has proved a handy guide to getting beyond clutter overwhelm and regaining the sanctuary that is a home.

[Gemini · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought she spent too much time discussing god, which didn't make sense to me. What you believe & your faith shouldn't have anything to do with organizing. She has names a few different methods that she believes are helpful to people but I think it really depends. I don't believe in one particular system working for everybody.

[Audrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful for people who really struggle with organization. This has an in-depth look at why people struggle with disorganization as well as some systematic ways to make changes and regain control of your house. This is not a book with tips on how to organize various areas of your home, it is for helping people dig their way out of a chaotic home and learn new habits.

[Georgette Beck · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book, enough so that I have read it over 3 times! Purchased at the Miami Book Fair in 2011. Reread January 2012, and again in April 2014 and in 2015! Many pages folded over and a ton of great tips.

[☮Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Written with a target audience in mind of women hoarders who are ready to become good housekeepers, which is not what I was expecting. I am not of that audience. A free ebook.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

this book had good helpful hints, but you lost me when you started getting all biblical and quoting scriptures... not really the place for an organizing book in my opinion.

[Naomi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't think this book is for everyone, especially those that are cleanies or an average housekeeper, but for those that really struggle with household management this is a great book. I think it's one that will go a long way to help people who struggle with their house. I'm an average house keeper that makes sure the dishes are done each night, and I gleaned a few good ideas. It has motivated me to go through our storage with a more critical eye.

[Erin Richards · Rating 3 out of 5]

The hard part is always the follow up with this type of book, but there are some good ideas.

[Leanne · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book did not have the information that I was looking for. Rather than dealing with clutter, its main topic was housecleaning and included a very complicated system for organization.

[Karen Smith · Rating 2 out of 5]

A few good tips, but hasn’t dated well in a digital age.

[Laurel Kristick · Rating 2 out of 5]

Disappointing. Only a few good ideas, mixed with a lot of repetition and religion.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was ok, but was not exactly what I expected. It was free, so I thought it might be interesting. It gave more motivation for leaving messiness and becoming more tidy than actual advice. There were a couple of methods mentioned that were helpful. Someone who is extremely messy, even a hoarder, might relate to this book more than a person who just wants to improve a little bit. The Christian perspective added to the book for this reader.

[Maurean · Rating 4 out of 5]

better than most. some rather helpful bits :
www.messies.com
"If a task requires 30 seconds or less, do it NOW"
"Thou shalt have a goal, for without a goal, nothing will be accomplished."
"Thou shalt have a plan and stick to it."
"Thou shalt dream and keep dreaming until your lifestyle fits the dream."
One room, One purpose.
If possible' stand it up.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

The things you buy while waiting in the airport for the next flight. :) But maybe there is hope for me in reading this book. Very interesting approach to dealing with clutter. She does quote one of my own maxims about not feeling guilty about throwing things out.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was ok. Seems it is really directed to a particular situation or type of person. I just wanted some simple ideas about defeating clutter ... it did have some great ideas for dealing with "stuff" - just wish I didn't have to weed through all the other things to get to those idea.

[jessica]

[free nook book]

[Susie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I believe this was written just for me! Love it!

[Patti · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some decent ideas but the Bible quotes were odd. Surely, atheists can have clean, uncluttered homes, too? And the James Dobson recommendations were just too much. Ugh.
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[Megan · Rating 2 out of 5]

There was nothing in this book that really spoke to me as a way to help me with my clutter. My time would be better spent actually cleaning up.

[Patti · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good way of describing easy ways to start clearing clutter from rooms & ultimately your entire home in the end.