14 tips for decluttering your home this summer

Refresh your home with these decluttering tips. Remember that decluttering is different from organizing or cleaning—tackle them separately to avoid feeling overwhelmed.

Start with easy, non-sentimental items and use the five-box method (keep, donate, trash, return, undecided) to sort belongings. It's crucial to declutter *before* moving house.

Don't feel guilty about letting go of unwanted gifts or expensive items. Consider selling valuable but unused things on Trade Me to free up space and earn extra cash.