I preferred "Not For Packrats Only." Clutter Free was more of the same, lots of anecdotes, etc. I bought these books to help me de-junk, as I tend to I preferred "Not For Packrats Only." Clutter Free was more of the same, lots of anecdotes, etc. I bought these books to help me de-junk, as I tend to be neatness challenged. While all of the stories were entertaining, they weren't very progressive when it came to MY project.
"Not For Packrats" was a little bit more informational. Aslett writes in a jokey style that is easy to read, and provides a little humor- sorely needed by people who have enough clutter to drive them to reading a book like this!...more
I read this book and "Clutter Free: Finally and Forever." I preferred this one, and felt it was more helpful. "Clutter Free "was more of the same, lotI read this book and "Clutter Free: Finally and Forever." I preferred this one, and felt it was more helpful. "Clutter Free "was more of the same, lots of anecdotes, etc. I bought these books to help me de-junk, (oh, the irony!) as I tend to be neatness challenged. While all of the stories were entertaining, they weren't very progressive when it came to MY project.
"Not For Packrats" was a little bit more informational. Aslett writes in a jokey style that is easy to read, and provides a little humor- sorely needed by people who have enough clutter to drive them to reading a book like this!
The stories are motivational, with enough clutter it can feel like you are the only one that has ever had to face such a problem. Reading that you are not alone, and probably not even really that bad, can help.
Aslett is also well-known for writing about how to clean things such as carpets, curtains, walls- in which order to clean the bathroom fixtures, etc. But this book is primarily about de-junking. ...more
I picked up this book awhile ago because I'm neatness challenged. I read it through and was very entertained by these two "local girls make good," butI picked up this book awhile ago because I'm neatness challenged. I read it through and was very entertained by these two "local girls make good," but didn't really do anything with the information.
About two months ago I realized that I was not willing to live with all of the clutter anymore, so I started with this book. I haven't implemented the card system that they show in the book, but have used their method of decluttering.
Fully 1/2 of everything in my house is 100% unnecessary, and has taken a trip to the goodwill or recycling. I can clean in half the time, and things stay neat, not just neat until an hour later when a pile of papers tips over, or I have to root through a drawer or closet searching for a misplaced item. Really, truly neat.
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