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Donna Smallin

location-pin Lives on the road in an RV

Expertise: Cleaning and organizing

Donna Smallin

  • Award-winning organizing expert, certified House Cleaning Technician and bestselling author.
  • Author of more than a dozen books on decluttering, organizing and simplfying your life, including Clear the Clutter, Find Happiness and Unclutter Your Mind.
  • Received the Founders Award from the National Association of Professional Organizers in 2006.
  • Published in Family Handyman, Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, Unclutter.com and more.

Experience

Donna Smallin Kuper is an award-winning organizing expert, certified House Cleaning Technician and bestselling author. She's written more than a dozen books on decluttering, organizing and simplifying your life, including Clear the Clutter, Find Happiness and Unclutter Your Mind. Her advice has appeared in Family Handyman, Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, HGTV, Unclutter.com and more. In 2006, she received the Founders Award from the National Association of Professional Organizers in 2006. For more than a decade, Donna and her husband have been full-time RVers, living a simple life of abundance on the road.

Family Handyman Editorial Policies

For more than seven decades, Family Handyman has been providing its audience with ideas, inspiration and step-by-step directions on how to maintain and enhance indoor and outdoor living spaces. In addition to having our own staff of experts, we hire individuals whose skills have been honed through years of experience in the building, plumbing and electrical trades, and as passionate homeowners who have translated DIY (do it yourself) skills into careers as respected creators.

Articles

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What to Know About Cleaning Grills With Grill Bricks

Grill bricks are an excellent alternative to grill brushes to safely and quickly clean all types of grills and griddles.
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How to Clean Glass Shower Doors

A certified House Cleaning Technician shares everything you need to know about how to clean glass shower doors — and keep them sparkling.
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12 Best Storage and Organization Products for Small Bathrooms

Got a small bathroom? A professional organizer rounds up some of the best small bathroom storage ideas for clearing clutter.