Why a Schedule Is the Biggest Thing Your Home Is Missing

Any time during the year that your home is feeling stagnant or crowded, you should purge. "Letting go of things is an amazing way to update and make your home better — and it definitely doesn't cost a dime. In fact, you might be able to list and sell some things to turn a small profit," shares Maxwell. As if that's not motivating enough, he adds, "decluttering makes any room look (and feel!) so much better, and the things you DO love will stand out even more when they aren't in the mix with too much so-so or should-be-put-away-elsewhere stuff." Free and effective? We're sold.