14 tips for decluttering your home this summer

Refresh your home with these practical decluttering tips. Remember that decluttering is different from organising or cleaning, so tackle one at a time to avoid feeling overwhelmed.

Start with non-sentimental items and use the five-box method to sort things into keep, donate, trash, return, or undecided piles. Don't feel guilty about letting go of expensive but unused items—consider selling them on Trade Me. Labelling everything helps the whole household stay organised long-term.