Has your home become 'clutter' chaos?
CBC News
Posted: Mar 7, 2013 8:16 PM ET
Last Updated: Mar 8, 2013 6:07 AM ET
Is the clutter of everyday life overtaking your home? The CBC's Ashley Burke looked into how people in the Ottawa region are handling their messes in this special series.
Clutter chaos
Our homes have turned into dumping grounds for all our stuff. We look at one Wakefield, Que., family that is struggling to clean up.
Watch part one of Burke's report.
Cleaning up
Three generations of the Bulmer family were living in one house and drowning in their own mess before they took steps to get organized.
Watch part two of Burke's report.
Throwing it out
Some people have taken tidy to the next level, paring down life to include as few possessions as possible.
Watch part three of Burke's report.
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