Some or all links may be monetized.Evelyn is turning 65 and about to retire — now her kids are talking about something called “Swedish death cleaning.” While it may sound morbid, Swedish death ...

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The Swedish technique, known in its country of origin as döstädning, involves gradually clearing away your clutter and ...

We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. Evelyn is turning 65 and about to ...

Having a lot of stuff is like having a lot of kids — someone, either the owner of the stuff or the parent of the kids, has to ...

My friend Mary, who is in her 70s, is sorting and purging closets with a fervor beyond typical tidying. She is pitching with unusual ruthlessness. “What's this?” I asked, noting a stack of quilts ...