Slob comes clean

Over the past few months, as I’ve gotten to the point where many areas of my home are under control more than they ever were pre-blog, I have started cleaning up and organizing areas that are particularly difficult. Areas where getting started is the hardest part. Like the Laundry Room. Or the playroom. If you’re […]

Dana K White

I love hearing from readers about mindset changes and personal victories. This one is great! Though, to be clear, Lisa’s the one referring to me as Guru, not me! I would say “fellow struggler who thinks about these things WAY more than the average person” would be more fitting! I love how Lisa shares the […]

A Decluttering Story - When I Have to Do This Before I Can Do That - Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean

When I decluttered that back corner of our gameroom recently, I discovered a lot of things in the pile were photos or wallhangings or signs that I knew I wanted to keep but hadn’t found a place for yet. So I had to wrestle with myself a little/lot. Do I find a corner somewhere else […]

Routines as a Thing to Catch Up To | A Slob Comes Clean

Ten Things I Can Do Today So I'll Feel Like Less of a Slob Tomorrow. Click through to get inspiration for what you can do now to chip away at the clutter! #declutter #organize

If you’re home this week while the world is taking a break from normal life, you may be decluttering. (Missed out on Day One? Click Here!) Today’s task: Deal with Procrasticlutter. Huh? Procrasticlutter (a word I just totally made up) is all the stuff you stop noticing because you know exactly what you need to […]

Nine years ago, I wrote the very first, photo-less-at-the-time post on what was supposed to be a practice blog that no one would ever know I had created. I wanted to have a blog, but I was ashamed of the state of my home and was desperate to get it under control before I started […]

I love this story! Knowing what works is such a relief. Hi Dana, We had a cold bug that went through the entire family this week. Kid ended up in the ER. Pregnant Mom had to call hubby home so he could be caregiver while I slept. And then he got sick. I woke up […]

Well-used phrases like “the lesser of two evils” are well used for a reason. They put into words a common human struggle. Choosing between two evil (or even just unpleasant or irritating) things isn’t fun. But sometimes it happens. Neither choice in a situation makes me jump for joy. But I have to choose. Because […]

I am a people person. Hanging out with friends energizes me more than a solitary walk in the woods ever could. When I was in high school, I thought that the worst thing that could ever happen would be to spend a Friday or Saturday night at home . . . alone. And in college, […]

The holidays are pretty much here. I’m guessing that there are very few people who host holiday gatherings without feeling any stress at all. And if your home is messy (or worse than messy), you’re probably already experiencing panic at the thought of getting it clean and ready for the guests who will ring your […]

How to Get Rid of Clutter - Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean

I’m decluttering. What? You thought I was DONE decluttering just because I wrote a book about it? Har-dee-har-har-har. Anyway, that picture up there is why I have absolutely no problem with someone else making money from my stuff. (Oof. Grunt. Ehhhh. OK. I just climbed up on my soapbox. Be ready for a little preachin’.) […]

IF your clutter and messy is getting you super down, these tips for how to keep your house clean and stop being a slob will help you get on top of the mess! IF your home doesn't feel like a home because of the disgusting and overwhelming mess... this is for you (from me, who's been there).

These key things helped me transition from gross slob to 95% clean person. I have a confession to make: I’m naturally […]

Are you decluttering or cleaning out space in or around your home? Take the before and after pictures! Learn how this helps you in your decluttering and cleaning process.

Desperate for a bare minimum house cleaning plan? I have one for you here. Learned the hard way in my own home, as someone who doesn't love cleaning.