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'But Do I Love You?': Tips For Homebound Declutterers

Inheriting Clutter author Julie Hall says more people are looking to declutter the home they're stuck in due to the pandemic. She says generational attachments to stuff can complicate the cleanup.
Looking to clear clutter from the garage? It's a menacing task weighing on many who are stuck at home during the pandemic.

With many of us confined to our homes during the pandemic, we're spending a lot more time with our these days — the piles of clothes that no longer fit, the ever-stubborn junk drawer, or maybe it's those sentimental boxes of family heirlooms. You might be thinking about getting rid of some of that clutter, but you aren't exactly sure where to start.

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