25 ways to clear clutter

11 Donation hamper: Keep a box or bag handy and place gently used items, as you come across them, inside. When it's full, donate it!

12 Inbox: Whether it's in the kitchen, office or front hall, the mail can pile up. Create a central inbox for all the mail to keep around-the-house paper clutter to a minimum. 

13 Paperless recipe: We all love cookbooks but how many recipes do we really need? Scan your favourite recipes and find others online, create a folder on the computer and save them all in one handy place. Not tech savvy? No problem. Print or tear out your favourite recipes from books and magazines and store them in clear plastic pockets in a binder. Voila! Your own homemade, unique-to-you cookbook. Don't forget to donate or recycle the old books and magazines when you're done.

14 Regulating receipts: A tabbed wallet or envelope is a useful tool to help conquer the clutter associated with bills. This keeps your bag free from all those loose bits of paper that always seem to float around and helps with budgeting.

15 Sustainable shopping sacks: Reduce your dependence on plastic by diligently remembering to bring a reusable bag with you when shopping. Place concealed hooks close to your keys or grocery list, to hang your eco-friendly carry-all.