The Declutter Hub Podcast

302 How to downsize your home with guest Jo Jacob

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Guest links Jo Jacob Website Mentioned in this episode: Jo's downsizing e-book The Declutter Hub House Moving Checklist Episode 30 – Planning a h...

301 Decluttering tips you can’t live without - Part 2

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We asked you, our lovely listeners, to ask us your burning decluttering and organising questions so we can help you out. Last week we covered part 1 w...

300 Decluttering tips you can’t live without - Part 1

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re celebrating almost 6 years and 300 episodes of The Declutter Hub podcast. Because we’re so excited we passed the reins over to you lov...

299 The importance of patience when decluttering

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Patience is a virtue or so they say. We think it is a vital component of decluttering success. In today’s podcast we’re talking about the many way...

298 10 top tips for a low maintenance and organised home

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s podcast was a listener request! She wanted to know our top 10 tips for a low maintenance and organised home, so we are sharing our thoug...

297 How to balance a decluttering journey with a demanding job and kids with Harriett Bremner

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to have a successful decluttering journey, the one thing it needs is time and effort. But what if your time is already taken up by a deman...

296 How to curb your shopping addiction

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Would you consider yourself to be a shopaholic? Shopping plays a huge part in the clutter in our homes. If we are truly overwhelmed, part of the declu...

295 How to declutter your home on a budget

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One thing’s for sure, decluttering and organising your home saves you money. But if we have lived on a tight budget does that affect the way we thin...

294 Minimalism with Zoë Kim

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does the term minimalism leave you running for the hills? In today's podcast I’m chatting to Zoë Kim, author of Minimalism for Families and the voi...

293 How to make your day run smoothly

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s fair to say that some days run smoothly without a hitch and others leave you reeling and wondering what on earth happened. In this podcast we’...

292 10 things to declutter from your loft, attic or basement

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes a loft, attic or basement can feel like the land that time forgot. It’s packed to the brim with all kinds of things that have not seen the...

291 Practical strategies that help at home if you are autistic or have ADHD with Kelly and Hester Grainger

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 286 we were delighted to welcome the lovely Hester and Kelly Grainger to talk about their experience of having ADHD or autism. And they're ...

290 What is self storage and is it really worth it?

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A storage unit can sometimes be a blessing but often a curse. In this podcast we talk about when a storage unit is a good idea, when it’s a very bad...

289 Matt Paxton shares his 5 best quick tips to get organised

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we welcome Matt Paxton. We will chat about his 5 top tips to stay organised throughout the year, his TV shows Legacy List and Hoarders...

288 What's to blame for my clutter?

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you are feeling overwhelmed, it can be easy to blame someone or something for how the clutter in your home has built. But is trying to find a sca...

287 10 things to declutter from your hallway

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our hallway should provide a calm transition from the outside in. But more often than not you open the door to be greeted by little piles of clutter e...

286 Is there a connection between ADHD, Autism and clutter with Kelly and Hester Grainger

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the Declutter Hub we are proud to have a community that understands neurodiversity. Whilst we recognise the frustration it has or still does cause ...

285 How to set up storage spaces for success

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you have a garage, shed, loft, attic or basement it can feel like the perfect place to store those things that you don’t want to see in the body ...

284 Exploring grief and clutter with Krista St-Germain

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Has someone you love passed away and are you struggling to work out how to deal with their belongings? In this podcast we talk with grief expert Krist...

283 Kitchen storage ideas that actually work

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Organising a kitchen is not for the faint hearted. Do we keep it simple or do we use intricate storage ideas? In today’s podcast we’re going to ta...

282 10 Ways to keep your car organised

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you have to give somebody a lift in your car unexpectedly do you find yourself making excuses for the state of it? In this podcast we’re going to...

281 How to declutter without making a mess

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all been there! You decide that today is the day you want to declutter. You pull everything out of your cupboards and then are faced with pile...

280 Peter Walsh: TV shows, neurodiversity and downsizing

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For over 20 years, Peter Walsh has been working internationally helping families declutter and organise their homes and their lives. Peter believes th...

279 Using numbers to declutter your home

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Two questions that come up quite often in our world are how many of something do I need or home many of something should I declutter? The answer to th...

278 10 No brainers to declutter from your home

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to get back to basics with a brand new ten things to declutter from your home podcast. We’re focusing on absolute no brainers. Things th...

277 Techniques to overcome anxiety when decluttering with Kirsty Leitch

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We had the pleasure of chatting to Kirsty Leitch from Boost Therapy in episode 272 of the podcast. Today she’s back to talk to us about techniques t...

276 How NOT to organise your home

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Finding the right place for the things in your home is an absolute must, but getting to that point is not always straightforward. When it comes to hom...

275 How NOT to declutter your home

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What about the decluttering advice you might have heard in the past that doesn’t work? This week in the podcast, we’re talking all about how NOT t...

274 2023 - our best year yet

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We can’t let 2023 come to an end without looking back to all the amazing things that have happened. We've done some cool things personally but we’...

273 Are you team Ingrid or team Lesley

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are always different perspectives when it comes to decluttering. Different ideas will land differently depending on where you are in your declut...

272 What is clutter anxiety with Kirsty Leitch?

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In recent years anxiety appears to be on the rise. More and more people are struggling with anxiety in different parts of their lives and having a clu...

271 10 hardcore things to declutter from your home

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you’ve made great strides in your decluttering journey but feel you could go one step further, there are certain things that are going to take ...

270 Peter Walsh: The Power of Clutter and its hold on us

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For over 20 years, Peter Walsh has been working internationally helping families declutter and organise their homes and their lives. Peter believes th...

269 10 ways to keep momentum when decluttering

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the hardest things when you’re decluttering is keeping your momentum strong. In this podcast we’re going to talk about the 10 things you ca...

268 How to break your shopping habits

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Black Friday is coming. Many of the people in our communities love to shop and can’t resist a bargain. If that’s you it can be hard to resist the ...

267 Creating a beautifully organised home with LIFE / EDIT

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How often have we got lost down a rabbit hole of social media when looking for tips to make our homes both functional and beautiful? Today I’m delig...

266 How to declutter shoes

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is something that every single one of us has in our homes but often we don’t have the space to store as many as we have. In today's podcast we'...

265 How to declutter when you don’t have time

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If we had a pound for every time someone said I don't have time to declutter we would be two rich professional organisers. Having said that, time is a...

264 10 things in your home that may be aspirational

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to decluttering there is one emotion that is lesser known but vital to conquer if you want to be successful. In today’s podcast we are...

263 Do I need this with guest Kate Schermerhorn

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever ask yourself this question? “ Do I need this”? Well that is exactly what our guest today did and she made an award-winning documentary...

262 How Lesley decluttered 50 items from her wardrobe

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For many different reasons Lesley decided it was time to go back to basics and practice what she preaches with her wardrobe decluttering. Lesley makes...

261 The power of slow in a fast world with guest Carl Honoré

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today believes the Western world's emphasis on speed erodes health, productivity and quality of life. His message is simple and game-changin...

260 How to get things done with a list

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do we get things done? That’s the million dollar question, right? In this podcast we are going to talk about making a list, prioritising the lis...

259 10 Organising products worth investing in

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s fair to say that products to assist you with organising your home are all the rage at the moment. Every time you scroll social media you see a ...

258 The transition from young adult to home-maker

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you deal with the transition from a young adult leaving home for the very first time to a full blown home owner with all the responsibilities t...

257 Dealing with friends and family on your decluttering journey

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are a number of things that stand in our way of a successful decluttering journey and one of the biggest is people. As if the stuff wasn’t har...

256 Change your clutter mindset

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re going right back to basics to talk about why clutter holds us back and keeps us stuck. We’re going to talk about some of the typical e...

255 Declutter with Feng Shui with guest Maria Green

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Feng Shui Master Maria Green. Maria lived in “a flat from hell” and this triggered her interest in how our spaces and surroundi...

254 10 things to declutter from your bedside table

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our bedrooms should be a sanctuary, with relaxing at the forefront of our mind. But often we have a bedside table, cabinet or nightstand that is anyth...

253 Organising gift cards

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the things we regularly find when we’re decluttering homes is giftcards.  Sometimes it can feel like a lucky win if it’s a gift card you’...

252 The 4 organising styles with Cas from Clutterbug

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we welcome Cassandra Aarsen from Clutterbug. Many of you know her from her Youtube Channel, hosting the tv show Hot Mess house and her...

251 10 things it’s finally time to let go of

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When we are decluttering our home we will undoubtedly come across things that are just no longer useful.  No if’s or but’s we just aren’t going...

250 Behind the scenes of The Declutter Hub Podcast

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It seems like only yesterday that we celebrated our 50th podcast in 2019 and here we are, 200 episodes and 4 years later still loving recording each a...

249 Clearing the home of someone who has passed away

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When a loved one passes away and you bear the responsibility of dealing with their belongings it can be stressful, time consuming and confronting. In ...

248 Getting the balance right when decluttering

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you are on a mission to declutter your home it can be hard to get the balance right. In this podcast we are going to chat through some of the thing...

247 My ADHD Journey with Luke Spellman

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My eldest son, Luke and I have always had a very open and honest dialogue which is why a recent diagnosis of ADHD left me wondering how I could have m...

246 10 things to declutter from your kitchen

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re here to talk about 10 things to declutter from your kitchen but there won’t be any chipped plates and expired food to be seen here. As...

245 Why does craft bring clutter with Knitschool

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to delve into the world of crafting, and more specifically knitting. Ingrid and I often find where there's craft there’s clutter and whe...

244 How to create your lasting legacy

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Deciding what to leave behind when you die is a personal decision that should be made with care and consideration for your loved ones and your own val...

243 10 things to declutter from your utility room

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are some areas of your home that are high traffic but seldom get the TLC they deserve. The utility room is one of those rooms. Today it is enter...

242 How to overcome decluttering roadblocks

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's fair to say undertaking a decluttering project is not always straightforward. Often there are roadblocks that appear and stop us in our tracks. I...

241 How to use a planner to get organised with guest Monique Sveinsson

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest loves time management, setting goals and prioritisation so much that several years ago she took everything she had learnt over the yea...

240 How to declutter books

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a book lover than the very last thing you want to do is touch your precious book collection. In this podcast we're going to talk about why b...

239 How do I fall back in love with my house

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We come across so many people who have fallen out of love with their home and are on the verge of moving or taking drastic action. But sometimes it’...

238 10 one minute habits for a clutter free home

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're going to talk about 10 things you need to do every day to have an impact on the visual clutter in your home. The best thing about these 10...

237 Overcoming Compulsive Hoarding with That Hoarder

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we are so privileged to have a guest who is willing to share her story of living with a very full home. She says ”I have been a comp...

236 How to start decluttering your paperwork

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Decluttering and organising the paperwork in your home can seem like a mammoth task. But why is it something we procrastinate on? In todays podcast we...

235 The true cost of clutter

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It will come as no surprise that we believe that clutter is costing you dearly. Some of these costs are plain to see, but in todays podcast we are goi...

234 10 organisational things professional organisers never buy

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's no secret that Lesley and I have pet hates when it comes to organisational things for your home that pretend to be revolutionary. In today's podc...

233 10 things to look for when hiring a professional organiser

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Now you know Lesley and I are all about encouraging you one step at a time to declutter and organise your home but sometimes it just seems an insurmou...

232 How to organise your underwear drawer

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to delve into those underwear drawers. It is something we use every day, but it's often overlooked. So today we are going to try and fix tha...

231 The stories behind hoarding disorder with Jasmine Sleigh

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all have our own ideas and preconceptions about hoarding tendencies and hoarding disorder. But what about the person that lives in a home like that...

230 10 things to declutter from your makeup bag

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you love your makeup, chances are there are things in your makeup supplies taking up valuable space that you no longer need. In this podcast,  we ...

229 Decluttering and organising small spaces

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you have a six bedroom detached home, a studio flat, or one room the principles of decluttering are the same. But we have to make decisions ba...

228 How to form habits with Ros Fielden

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Often when we talk about forming new habits it’s January when we are all fired up and raring to go in the New Year. But February often brings with i...

227 10 decluttering hacks for your home

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you search decluttering hacks on google you won’t be short of great ideas popping up to change the way you do decluttering. In this podcast we’...

226 How do I ask for help with my clutter?

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been in a position where someone has offered to help you with your decluttering project? Sometimes it’s the best thing in the world, b...

225 10 areas you need to tidy regularly

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever look around your house and see chaos everywhere? Today we’re going to talk about 10 areas you need to tidy regularly to turn chaos into ...

224 What are the latest storage trends with Simon Glanville from A Place for Everything

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The final step in decluttering and organising your home is finding the right storage solutions that will work for your home. In today’s podcast we’...

223 How to declutter your home - the 6 steps for success

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At the beginning of the new year the one thing on people's minds when it comes to clutter is what exactly do I need to be successful. Today we are goi...

222 Are you a dynamic, dissatisfied or downtrodden declutterer

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a dynamic, dissatisfied or downtrodden declutterer? As we approach the end of 2022 there is no better time to reflect and evaluate on how you ...

221 Favourite moments of 2022

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

2022 is drawing to a close, so it’s always a time for reflection. Today we’re talking through our favourite moment of 2022 and how The Declutter H...

220 Laura shares her decluttering journey

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a while since we have spoken to a members about their decluttering journey so you are in for a treat as we have our lovely member Laura on...

219 10 Things organised people do

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we are talking about 10 things organised people do. Can people who are naturally disorganised learn to overcome their challenges? Let’...

218 Productivity for how you’re wired with Ellen Faye

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Would you love to be more productive with your time, but are you struggling to find the right system to work for you? In today’s podcast we’re tal...

217 10 ways to shrink your laundry pile

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If your laundry is the bane of your life then this is the podcast for you. We are going to talk about 10 things you need to think about if you want to...

216 Making the most of your digital calendar

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you digital or paper based when it comes to your diary or calendar? In this podcast we are going to talk about making the switch to digital and en...

215 Capturing your life with Story Terrace

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Preserving special memories for the future is something we are very passionate about here at the Declutter Hub. In this podcast I am talking to someon...

214 Preparing for the festive period

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s November and that can only mean one thing one thing - festivities are coming for lots of us! Wouldn’t it be nice to take the stress away a li...

213 10 things you're holding onto you will never use

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to decluttering there are certain things in life that are complete no brainers. In this podcast we’re going to talk about 10 things we...

212 Frugality with frugal friends Jen and Jill

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling to know how you're going to navigate the Cost of Living Crisis? Well, today we have two fantastic guests who are going to help. Jen...

211 How to create a calm bedroom

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Getting a good night's sleep is arguably the most important thing we can do for our well-being. We need the right environment to encourage restful sle...

210 Spaces you need to organise first

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the questions we get asked when it comes to decluttering your home, is where do I start? Decluttering your whole house has lots of moving parts...

209 Thriving through menopause with guest Clarissa Kristjansson

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is internationally recognised menopause educator Clarissa Kristjansson. She teaches women and men all around the world how they can tr...

208 10 ways to make your notice board work for you

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a notice board or bulletin board in your home? They can be so helpful in keeping you organised and on track, but if you don’t care for t...

207 Decluttering your porch

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A porch is the first thing you see when you come home or when someone visits so it’s important that it’s neat, tidy and clutter-free to create tha...

206 Why the world is obsessed with cleaning and tidying right now

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past few years there has been a huge rise in the popularity of cleaning, decluttering and organising hacks. Even people who are not professio...

205 Are you a heaper or a sweeper

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a heaper or a sweeper? We’ve mentioned sweep bags lots of times on the podcast before but heaping is a new one we’d like to introduce you ...

204 10 things to declutter from your linen cupboard

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you want a nice self-contained decluttering project to do, look no further than your linen storage - it might be a cupboard, a drawer, a shelf but ...

203 Preparing for a renovation - a Q&A with Tom Watson

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest, former MP, Tom Watson, has had a recent ADHD diagnosis. Whilst he has spent time putting organisational strategies in place at home t...