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We got this question about neat freaks and pack rats, and it seems like almost every couple has this problem. Are you the packrat, or the one quick to chuck stuff? What suggestions do you have for negotiating different organizational philosophies? - Cat

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My husband and I probably argue most frequently about my penchant for throwing stuff out.

I hate clutter. If a thing has no use, no purpose, no reason for being, I want to get rid of it. I don't like souvenirs or knick-knacks or tchotchkes. I like tidiness.

It's deeply satisfying to declutter. I feel a physical lightness after organizing a space. When I look around at a tidied room, it lifts my mood.

But my husband likes to keep things "just in case." He keeps golf clubs — even though he hasn't golfed in the three years we've been together — and half-used college notebooks. I can totally understand why he keeps that stuff. He did enjoy golfing occasionally at one time, and the notebooks still have lots of usable blank pages.

Collections: awesome to cultivate — hell to decorate. But, you guys have worked your ass off to collect these things, you should totally work 'em into your decor and show 'em off! Here are some (hopefully) inspirational options…

Spring cleaning can be a no-stress way to help life run more smoothly, and we've got three way-simple ideas to help your efforts go farther.

Like many people, I had chores as a kid and was expected to help keep the house tidy. Even so, somehow I didn't learn how to keep house. If the same is true for you, you'll probably find it's very helpful to spend time actually crafting an approach to cleaning.

These scary-easy suggestions will help you give your kitchen a facelift. Whether you don't have the time or money for a full-on kitchen reno — or you just don't need one — everyone likes a fresh view.

My beau and I took some time last week to declutter our stuff-catching mantles – and they became home to an interesting group of ephemera. Read on to see how we used an alpaca sculpture, Virgin Marys, worry dolls and a painting of a possum to create personalized altars.

We all compare our homes to the ones in our magazines, and that can run down our house-esteem. I put together these steps to help you treat your home like a temple.

Our foyer was the "shit catcher" spot for our house, which created something I hate: the entrance to our home was essentially a closet, and a messy one at that. Here's how my high school bff helped me fix it.