Clutter gradually takes up all the living space in the home and renders basic daily activities very difficult or impossible. Hoarding is a type of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder that compels people to stockpile items and get emotionally attached to them, regardless of whether they have any real value or not. ...

Different types of hoarding disorders result from different experiences and problems but an equally delicate approach is required to help all hoarders.

Hoarding is a problem that plagues many people in the United States and if you have a family member or loved one who suffers from a hoarding disorder, it is important to approach the situation delicately.  People who suffer from hoarding have a mental disorder and cleaning up a hoarder’s ...

Extreme clutter not only increases the risk of a fire, but also allows fires to spread quickly which can result in devastating damage and even put the lives of those in the home in danger. If you know someone who is affected by hoarding, it is important to help the affected individual understand the risk of a fire and take certain actions in the name of fire safety.

Hoarding behavior results in poor sanitary conditions and restricted living space which poses great risks to the health and safety of the affected person and all the other residents of the building. While accidental property damage, late payments, and neighborly disputes are the main problems landlords typically deal with, certain ...

Cleaning a hoarder's home is always difficult to deal with. Going through a hoarder’s stuff is somewhat similar to a scavenger hunt, only without the fun usually involved in the game. You may find some valuable items in the hoard but instead of being thrilled you will be sad and ...

Sentimental value cannot be defined according to universal standards. Is the glass half empty, or half full? The way people interpret reality is rarely subject to universal principles and general standards. Perception is unique to every individual and reflects their specific points of view, sets of values, past experiences, and ...

Matt Paxton made a name for himself as the host of Hoarders and after the cancellation of the first installment of his show, Paxton opened up Clutter Cleaners, a company that specializes in hoarding cleaning services.  He has also teamed up with ServiceMaster Restore to help ServiceMaster franchises throughout the ...

If you have ever played hide-and-seek, you know that the bigger the clutter, the easier it is to find a good hiding place. Pests are also aware of this universal truth as they are instinctively looking for safe places where they can nest and breed without being disturbed. So, if ...

Hoarding creates dangerous and unhealthy living conditions within the home and if the individual who struggles with hoarding lives with children or family members, the consequences of hoarding can have major effects for them as well. Excessive hoarding creates unsanitary living conditions and children who live with parents that hoard ...