7 Tips for beating clutter forever - tip 1

Start with the easy stuff.
Go through your home room by room in search of trash. Grab a recycling bin and toss outdated coupons, flyers, calendars, old newspapers, magazines and catalogs. Shred paid utility bills and other statements not needed for tax purposes. Fill bags or boxes with clothing and linens to donate.

from expert Donna Smallin, January 2009 Better Homes and Gardens