Bobby Berk’s Top Tip For Having A Tidy Home (Without The Worry)

Bobby Berk, the host of HGTV’s “Junk or Jackpot,” has years of design experience under his belt. He’s the resident design expert on the award-winning Netflix show “Queer Eye,” where his job is to transform messy homes into stylish showcases. When it comes to organization, Berk has a stress-free solution that anyone can use to tackle an out-of-control mess. His advice? Start small to avoid feeling overwhelmed.

Deciding to clean the entire garage or basement in one go can be a recipe for disappointment. It’s easy to get stressed and give up before you even begin. Instead, Berk recommends choosing a small, manageable project, like decluttering a single drawer. Not only does this take you one step closer to organization, but it also gives you a sense of accomplishment. After all, Rome wasn’t built in a day, and the same goes for getting your home in order.

Have you ever felt the stress of trying to find something important in the middle of a cluttered mess? Research shows there’s a direct link between a messy space, stress, and depression. Berk advises using that small-scale success as motivation to tackle bigger projects, like the attic or garage. Once you’ve mastered the art of small-batch organizing, you’ll be ready to take on the bigger challenges. Closing the garage doors to hide the clutter will no longer be the best solution. Instead, you’ll have the skills and confidence to organize, which is the healthiest course of action. Even if you don’t need the garage for a car, you’ll have space to store essential items after getting your home in order. And who knows, you may even find that your focus and sleep improve once the decluttering is done.