What if your living space is quietly shaping how you think and feel every day? The piles on the counter, the overstuffed closets, that “junk drawer” that seems to multiply overnight… all of it isn’t just physical clutter — it’s mental noise.
When we declutter, we don’t just make our homes prettier. We create mental spaciousness. Studies show that a clean and organized home can reduce stress, boost productivity, and even improve sleep.
But here’s the real game-changer 👉 Decluttering isn’t a one-size-fits-all strategy. Everyone has their own clutter personality. Understanding yours is the key to creating a home that works for your brain — not against it.
Check out the ClutterBug system, link below.
🐞 The 4 ClutterBug Types & How to Declutter for Each
(From ClutterBug — take the free quiz here 👉 https://clutterbug.me/what-clutterbug-are-you)
1. 🪴 The Bee – Visual + Detailed Organizer
- Traits: Bees like to see their stuff (open storage), but they also love order and small compartments.
- Clutter trap: Surfaces pile up because “out of sight = out of mind.”
- Decluttering strategy:
- 🛒 Helpful tools: IKEA storage, Amazon Canada organizers
2. 🦋 The Butterfly – Visual + Simple Organizer
- Traits: Butterflies love visual reminders and hate complicated systems.
- Clutter trap: Piles everywhere and no clear zones.
- Decluttering strategy:
- 🛒 Helpful tools: Command hooks, Open baskets on Amazon
3. 🐞 The Ladybug – Hidden + Simple Organizer
- Traits: Loves clean surfaces and a minimal look, but hides clutter in drawers and closets.
- Clutter trap: Clutter behind closed doors.
- Decluttering strategy:
- 🛒 Helpful tools: Canadian Tire storage, HomeSense Canada
4. 🦗 The Cricket – Hidden + Detailed Organizer
- Traits: Crickets love everything tucked away and labelled just so.
- Clutter trap: Perfection paralysis — if they can’t do it “right,” they don’t do it at all.
- Decluttering strategy:
- 🛒 Helpful tools: Brother label makers, Michaels craft storage
🧭 How to Start Decluttering (No Matter Your Bug Type)
- Pick one space — not the whole house.
- Sort into 4 bins: Keep ✅ | Donate ❤️ | Trash 🗑️ | Not sure 🤔
- Create zones that fit your bug style.
- Maintain daily micro-tidy rituals (5–10 minutes is enough).
- Celebrate small wins. Momentum is everything.
💡 Where to donate in Canada:
- Diabetes Canada donation bins
- Habitat for Humanity ReStores
- Value Village
- Salvation Army Thrift Stores
- Women’s Shelters
🏡 Why This Matters in Real Estate
Whether you’re planning to list, relocate, or simply breathe easier at home, decluttering boosts more than curb appeal:
- ✨ Homes with less clutter feel bigger and brighter
- 📸 Staged spaces photograph better
- 🧘 Buyers feel emotionally connected to a clean, calm space
Decluttering is one of the most cost-effective ways to increase your home’s value — and clear your mind in the process.
🌿 Be where you want to be — starting with your own space.
We love the Clutterbug system. Here is the link: https://clutterbug.me
