My paraphrasing of Ikea's guide to de-cluttering

1. Sort: by owner, frequency of use, if it can be donated/sold. The fewer the categories, the better.
   
2. Reduce: If you don't use it on a daily basis, seriously reconsider it's purpose in your home. Again, donate and sell it if you can!
   
3. Assign a home: Figure out what where and in what room everything belongs.
   
4. Count and Measure: so you know how much storage space you need!
   
5. Choose your storage: Of course, Ikea gives suggestions for their products (which is not a bad idea, people) but Wal-Mart works, too!