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Declutter Workbook: Illustrated DIY Projects for your Home
Unclutter your house . . . and build a home.
The power is in your hands!
The power is in your hands!
Besieged by clutter? Feel that you’re losing the battle against disorder? Life-changing revelations await. It won’t be easy to set things straight, but thanks to Luigi Harbin’s series, you’ll have a perfect plan of action . . . and what better place to start than your hearth? It’s time to cleanse the grime!
We’ve all been overwhelmed by clutter, but not everyone recognizes the impact that messes have on our psyche—and success! External problems wreak havoc within, and simply accepting this timeless fact is truly monumental.
Decluttering your daily life is absolutely essential—yes—but how does one go about the task? You needn’t look any further.
Inside the Declutter Workbook you’ll learn:
How to avoid being overwhelmed, control your feelings, and goal set . . . The secret to turning the method into a habit, ensuring consistency . . . The RIGHT way to start decluttering both your home and office (painlessly), one step at a time . . . Hundreds of fun, effective projects to free up space . . .AND MUCH, MUCH MORE . . .
Leading a busy life, it’s easy to let things go—to say, “I haven’t got time for this!” Yet, one who works hard without working smart is doomed to cyclic discontentment. That’s where Declutter Workbook comes in. If time is short, you CAN make more . . . by boosting productivity.
Discover how today!
- GenresSelf Help
337 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 26, 2019
373 people are currently reading
129 people want to read
About the author
Luigi Harbin
6 books1 followerLuigi Harbin is a lecturer who has a decade of experience working in the Quality Management Industry. He currently lives in Washington ... and is the successful author of the Declutter Workbook series.
When he isn't busy putting together presentation slides for classes of 40, he enjoys a spot of tidying up and organizing. It is this precise ritual that allows him to gather his thoughts freely and put some order into the chaos that is life.
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When he isn't busy putting together presentation slides for classes of 40, he enjoys a spot of tidying up and organizing. It is this precise ritual that allows him to gather his thoughts freely and put some order into the chaos that is life.
You can follow Luigi here:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2D1J1KO
Goodreads: https://bit.ly/2ZzadZe
Bookbub: https://bit.ly/2VMbVoL
For a free reader magnet, please click here:
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
September 7, 2019
This book was really great at inspiring thoughts about ideas to make one's home less cluttered and more space efficient. With a blend of simply chatting about the different areas of one's home, and how things can be stored and set out differently, it also has a large number of DIY projects that are relatively simple. Some use everyday items most of us would already have in our home. Other projects might require some outlay in the form of purchasing materials. All, however, are pretty intuitive and interesting to discover.
It is definitely a book I will refer to several times as I try some of the DIY projects out. The only negative thing about it is that there is some repetition, with some projects being repeated in different sections of the book. It's still well worth a read through, and likely a book that would be picked up quite a few times. Awesome!
It is definitely a book I will refer to several times as I try some of the DIY projects out. The only negative thing about it is that there is some repetition, with some projects being repeated in different sections of the book. It's still well worth a read through, and likely a book that would be picked up quite a few times. Awesome!
April 24, 2020
Odd Collection of Easy “DIY” Projects
I'll just say it right up front: I found this book to be ridiculous. Honestly, after having read some other books by the author, I didn't have much high hope for it. But the topic was so different from the other books that I did have at least some expectation of it being better. I received this in PDF format from one of my favorite book review sites, and it weighs in at over 350 PDF pages. The first 30 pages or so, unfortunately, just regurgitate some generic and not so good advice about decluttering. Even though the series is called the Declutter Workbook, in a book that is supposed to be about DIY projects, I think it's okay to stick to just that or talk about the projects as they relate to decluttering. Once you get past this introductory material, the book is organized by the different rooms in the house that the projects would ultimately go into. But what made this ridiculous is the type of projects. When I think of DIY projects, I think of something kind of complex (requiring tools) but doable and hopefully producing something in the end that’s cool or different from what is commercially available. Many of these so-called projects are more like simple craft projects (not DIY ones) and just had a few supplies needed. A few vague steps are given, and then you just put it in a particular room in the house. There wasn't much creativity or anything interesting about most of them. A few, but not many, required tools like a saw. There were a few more complicated projects, but not by much. Unfortunately for the more complicated ones, the directions given were laughable. I am certainly not impressed by the types of projects in this book.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review..
I'll just say it right up front: I found this book to be ridiculous. Honestly, after having read some other books by the author, I didn't have much high hope for it. But the topic was so different from the other books that I did have at least some expectation of it being better. I received this in PDF format from one of my favorite book review sites, and it weighs in at over 350 PDF pages. The first 30 pages or so, unfortunately, just regurgitate some generic and not so good advice about decluttering. Even though the series is called the Declutter Workbook, in a book that is supposed to be about DIY projects, I think it's okay to stick to just that or talk about the projects as they relate to decluttering. Once you get past this introductory material, the book is organized by the different rooms in the house that the projects would ultimately go into. But what made this ridiculous is the type of projects. When I think of DIY projects, I think of something kind of complex (requiring tools) but doable and hopefully producing something in the end that’s cool or different from what is commercially available. Many of these so-called projects are more like simple craft projects (not DIY ones) and just had a few supplies needed. A few vague steps are given, and then you just put it in a particular room in the house. There wasn't much creativity or anything interesting about most of them. A few, but not many, required tools like a saw. There were a few more complicated projects, but not by much. Unfortunately for the more complicated ones, the directions given were laughable. I am certainly not impressed by the types of projects in this book.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review..
April 25, 2020
4 1/2 Stars
Yes another common sense read, but explained in a way that may just make the light turn on in someone's head. This read is well thought out and offers tips and tricks, along with some detailed plans on how to build or assemble more storage options in your home and garage. We could all use some clutter reductions methods. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy without expectations.
Yes another common sense read, but explained in a way that may just make the light turn on in someone's head. This read is well thought out and offers tips and tricks, along with some detailed plans on how to build or assemble more storage options in your home and garage. We could all use some clutter reductions methods. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy without expectations.
April 7, 2020
This is a good book. A lot of interesting ideas. I like the bins on the wall in the bath. Using PVC pipe for storing your hair dyer and curling iron. The good thing is you can color, paint or put decals on them to match your bath or bedroom. A lot of very good ideas. I received a complimentary review copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
July 9, 2019
Blah Blah Blah
This book was like every other decluttering book. There was nothing unique or different. Hello!! Got this book because I need help. Blah Blah Blah. Same song and dance. Not helpful for me.
This book was like every other decluttering book. There was nothing unique or different. Hello!! Got this book because I need help. Blah Blah Blah. Same song and dance. Not helpful for me.
July 9, 2019
A good book
I like most of the projects. There were some I would not do, because they would be difficult to do with my disabilities. I do not have a garage, so those projects would not be needed.
I like most of the projects. There were some I would not do, because they would be difficult to do with my disabilities. I do not have a garage, so those projects would not be needed.
April 16, 2020
DNF. This book seem to be obvious tips some of which actually didn’t make sense. I am not normally a gram or nut but the writing was very bad. A lot of things seem to be gleaned from other sources and organization was poor. Not an author I would check out again.
April 1, 2019
There were some interesting ideas in there.
July 25, 2019
A few interesting ideas, but the illustrations only show the finished project, not each step. Some photos look like they're straight from Pinterest.
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December 19, 2019great book
March 6, 2023
ok ideas
Some of the ideas were great, others didn’t work for me. Overall great for crafty people. I am not that person.
Some of the ideas were great, others didn’t work for me. Overall great for crafty people. I am not that person.
June 29, 2019
This was a free download and had a couple of ideas that I quite liked. Bear in mind it has a lot of photos and will take a big chunk to download.
Each project has a photo and instructions, plus any tools you will need.
I liked the ‘task buckets’ and the idea of a locker /cupboard space for each family member (assuming you had the room).
Mesh magazine racks get used for everything from earring hangers to toilet paper holders.
And fold back clips are multi-purpose as well.
3 stars
Each project has a photo and instructions, plus any tools you will need.
I liked the ‘task buckets’ and the idea of a locker /cupboard space for each family member (assuming you had the room).
Mesh magazine racks get used for everything from earring hangers to toilet paper holders.
And fold back clips are multi-purpose as well.
3 stars
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