Unpacking the Impact: How Clutter Quietly Eats Up Space in Minnesota Homes
It feels like just yesterday we were all trying to make our homes bigger, stocking up on essentials, and finding new ways to fill our time indoors. Now, looking around, maybe things feel a little… crowded. You're not alone if you're wondering how so much stuff ended up everywhere. This article is all about how clutter quietly eats up space in Minnesota homes and what we can do about it. Key Takeaways The pandemic led many to accumulate more items, creating psychological safety nets and dealing with scarcity. Now, years later, we're often left with backstock we don't need and a general sense of overwhelm. Clutter isn't just an eyesore; it can cost money through storage units, impact our well-being and relationships, and lead to wasted money when we repurchase items we can't find. Shifting our mindset from stockpiling to sensible supply, and using the 'Container Concept' where items fit the space they occupy, are key to managing clutter effectively. ...