From the moment we're born we accumulate stuff. Over time this stuff turns into clutter, and instead of enjoying our possessions, our stuff becomes a burden. What was once a spacious apartment or house becomes a cluttered mess that's simply no fun to be in (and can even be hazardous to your physical and mental health).In Outwitting Clutter, you'll learn about: How to declutter your life in 1-, 5-, and 15-minute increments; dealing with broken stuff; imposing a time limit on underused clutter; how to determine: is it sentimental, or is it clutter?; clutter in all the wrong places; how to outwit kids' clutter without giving them away; how technology creates digital clutter; avoiding yard clutter/tool clutter/equipment clutter and hobby clutter; clutter at work-in your desk and home office; outwitting clutter, room by room; financial clutter and what you have to keep and what you don't; how to prevent clutter in the first place, and much, much more.Whether you seek to organize your office, or your life, Outwitting Clutter will save you time, space, money, and ultimately, your sanity! (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 272 pages, b&w photos)Bill Adler, Jr. is the author of numerous Outwitting books, including Outwitting Deer, Outwitting Mice, Outwitting Neighbors, Outwitting Contractors, and Outwitting Critters. He lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife, two daughters, and an enormous but extremely well-organized CD collection.


From the moment we're born we accumulate stuff. Over time this stuff turns into clutter, and instead of enjoying our possessions, our stuff becomes a burden. Clutter also gives us less space to roam in. What was once a spacious apartment or house becomes a disorganized mess that's simply no fun to be in -- and presents dangers for barefooters.

Written in a compelling and amusing style, "Outwitting Clutter" author Bill Adler shows readers how to regain control in their lives by decluttering. "Outwitting Clutter" is not simply a guide to throwing stuff away. Rather, this is a book that teaches readers how to organize their lives by organizing their stuff.

The chapters in "Outwitting Clutter" will cover:

-- How technology makes more clutter and how to get rid of digital clutter

-- Dealing with broken stuff

-- Imposing a time limit on underused clutter

-- Is it sentimental, or is it clutter?

-- Preventing clutter

-- Outwitting clutter and parenting, or How to outwit clutter without giving away your children

-- Yard clutter/tool clutter/equipment clutter

-- Clutter in your desk and home office

-- Outwitting clutter, room by room

-- How to solve traveling clutter in wallets, purses, cars, etc.

-- When it's okay to throw clutter away

-- Financial clutter and what you have to keep and what you don't

-- How to prevent clutter in the first place

-- And much, much more

Whether you seek to organize your office, or your life, "Outwitting Clutter" will save you time, space, money, and ultimately, your sanity