If you're overwhelmed by disorganization or untidiness at home, you're not alone. Clutter and hoarding can weigh heavily on mental, emotional, and even physical health.

Introduction When you move home, ship products, or run a busy storeroom, the difference between a smooth day and a stressful one often comes down to how you pack--and what you do with the cardboard afterwards.

You pull out a stack of old pots and pans and--yikes--the non-stick is peeling, one handle is loose, a lid is chipped and dangerous. Charity shops won't take them, friends don't want them, and the bin feels wrong.