how do i get my hubby to get organized and get rid of all his junk?

Question

He is a serious pack rat can't get rid of nothing

Answer 1

You can't change the man.....make a deal with him. Make a pact with him to get rid of anything that either of you haven't used in the last year. If that doesn't work go to the links below.
If your still desperate contact the show on HGTV called Mission Organization....apply to get on the show and embarrass him on national TV

Answer 2

I had to get nasty with my hubby. My man has this awful collection of junk from his childhood/ teenage years and I told him that whatever he hasn't used in the past year or was dust covered he had to get rid of. But don't just be nasty or mean. I also made it so when he did get rid of things, he would be able to get something that he could actually use. As far as organizing it all depends on what it is that you are trying to organize. I like to use rubbermaid containers for lots of things, they come in lots of sizes and colors so you can remember what's in them. I also like to use over the door shoe racks. Many of them have bigger pockets now so you can put other things in them as well. I hope this helps you out. Good luck with the hubby!!

Answer 3

My husband is also a serious pack rat. When we moved he tried to bring tons of stuff that we just couldn't fit into our tiny house. I refused to live with his boxes of stuff so when he was at work I threw things out I knew he had long since forgotten like a planner for 1997. I also gave his an ultimatum. He could keep one box of stuff but everything else would be thrown away. If he didn't go through his stuff then everything would get thrown away.It worked. He now has 3 manageable boxes of items that he just couldn't live without. In a few more years he'll forget about that stuff and it will be gone. Another tip is when he starts trying to save stuff that shouldn't be saved. Throw it away. Praise him and thank him profusely when he does throw things away. Alot of hubbies will work for praise. (and sex)

Answer 4

Some of you ladies talk like we're morons or something. No, few guys will read a book my wife says that I have to read like one responder suggested.

In our home I'm a saver also. I think I might need something again sometime and I don't throw it away. My wife throws out stuff occasionally when she cleans. She usually checks with me first though. Mutual respect.

So why not just try going through some of his stuff that's accumulating and make a pile that you don't think he'll use again? Tools are off limits. Ask him if it's OK to toss this stuff. He'll probably want to hang on to a couple of things and say OK to toss the rest. Don't do it all at once. A little at a time.

That's all I got on this one.

Answer 5

Wow, my husband is exactly the same! He has his own room with most of his junk. I try to keep the rest of the house clean and tidy. I wish I had a good answer, but I don't. Curious to see what other people say

Answer 6

Depending on how serious the problem is you may want to go slowly, removing an item here and there.
Remember that people are often emotionally attached to their possessions, and just getting rid of them may cause unforeseen trauma.

Answer 7

You need Peter Walsh's new book: "It's All Too Much". You should read it first, then have him read it through.
Just remember, it has taken time for this "pack rat" to build his habit, and it will take time (and love) to reverse the habit.

Answer 8

When you find out honey, let me know!!!!
My husband does the same thing and it drives me nuts!!

I just throw stuff away a little at a time when he isnt looking and he never notices.

Good luck

Answer 9

Well get rid of your junk ( in your trunk ) then he might decide to get rid of his

Answer 10

If you have the room, you should give him his own room. Tell him that he can only pack stuff in that room and not everywhere else he pleases!