Perhaps more than any other season, fall is a time of transitions. Across the country, households are swapping out shorts for sweaters and swimsuits for school supplies. Porch decor changes from beach themes to pumpkins and cornstalks, and people begin to move away from thoughts of boating and camping and towards Halloween and Thanksgiving festivities. During this time of deflating pool floaties and covering the outdoor faucets before the first freeze, consider taking a few extra steps to declutter the house, yard, and storage sheds. Although most people associate these activities with spring cleaning, there are several reasons why tackling them in the fall is a better game plan. Seasonal Decluttering: Why Fall Is the Best Time to Simplify Your Home
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