Despite the popularity of Marie Kondo's decluttering system, there are still those who never quite get the house organized or do, and then backslide into chaos. -Lifford, creator of the lifestyle blog Clean & Scentsible, provides a detailed, step-by-step guide for an alternative strategy. She begins with a monthlong plan in which surface clutter is eliminated daily from sections of the home. Then she tackles each room of the house, including the outdoors and garage, with specific recommendations on what to keep, what to toss or donate, and how to organize what's left. More than a dozen easy DIY projects for storage or display are presented. Lifford concludes with tips on how to maintain the order created. VERDICT With the concrete, comprehensive information for a clutter-free home, this just might be the "diet" that works. © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.