How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind

Dealing with Your House's Dirty Little Secrets

By: Dana K. White

Narrated by: Dana K. White

Bring your home out of the mess it’s in—and learn how to keep it under control! Housekeeping expert Dana K. White shares reality-based cleaning and organizing techniques that will help you learn what really works.

Do you experience heart palpitations at the sound of an unexpected doorbell? Do you stare in bewilderment at your messy home, wondering how in the world it got this way again? You’re not alone. But there is hope for you and your home.

Managing your home isn’t an all-or-nothing approach, and Dana has broken down the most critical things that you'll need to do to keep up with the housework. With understanding, honesty, and her trademark humor, Dana shares her field-tested strategies including:

• Exactly where to start to tame the chaos
• Which habits deserve your focus and will make the most impact
• How to gain traction in your quest for a manageable home
• Practical tips you can implement and immediately to declutter huge amount of stuff with minimal emotional drama

Cleaning your house is not a one-time project—it’s a series of ongoing and daily decisions. Start learning Dana’s reality-based cleaning and organizing techniques—and see how they really work!

Praise from Readers:

“This book lays out the hard truths of a clean house but in a way that doesn’t make me feel silly for not having embraced them before.”

“Dana leads you step-by-step with the heart of a woman who has been there and struggled with the same issues you are currently struggling with. Really, this is a must read for anyone who wants to learn the secrets that all those organized types seem to know.”

“I felt like a failure already. Did I really need to read yet another book full of tips and tricks that would leave me feeling worse? From the first page, I was put at ease.”

Get ready to say goodbye to the stacks of dirty dishes crowding your kitchen counters, conquer the never-ending piles of laundry, and stop tripping over clutter on your living room floor as Dana helps you discover what works for you, for your unique personality, and in your unique home.

A 28-day guide to help you start getting your home under control is available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Such a great book!

I have been following Dana's blog (and particularly podcasts) for a few years, and I listen while I try to clean... this made the book an essential buy for me. Dana is just like me, and is hilarious, and makes me feel like I'm not alone. This stuff doesn't come naturally to everyone. I finally have hope though - and I am seeing little successes. I'd highly recommend this book to anyone who feels overwhelmed by their home. I'm starting to actually enjoy mine, now that it is becoming more manageable through simple tasks like doing the dishes. Looking forward to the next book :)

Must Read for Would-Be Homemakers

Awesome! This is the BEST information on keeping a home that I've ever read! It is pratical, informative, relatable, and funny all at the same time. I finally feel like I have a roadmap for daily success at home and I have already seen results. I am truly glad to have found a kindred spirit who decided to share her experience and strategies for success. Two thumbs up!!

Exelent! perfect for people with ADHD

I am a tired mom with ADHD, and I have read and tried A LOT of different methods of organizing, arranging and maintaining the house in a livable state. This book is, without a doubt, is the best book I have read on the subject.
I don't know if it is on purpose, but this book is perfect for people with ADHD, everything works out just right, its very simple and easy to understand, and actualy worked for me! Dana is funny and witty and makes it light and fun, and I hate everything related to housekeeping ...In short, a great book! A must for anyone who has tried a million complex methods and failed, highly recommend it!

Aweseome! practical habit training everyday tips

Would you consider the audio edition of How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind to be better than the print version?

Did not get the print version

What was one of the most memorable moments of How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind?

DO THE DISHES EVERYDAY!! A habit that changed our household. Seriously I have read so many organization books but Dana made me make changes. She is an amazing narrator ( so glad she did herself) and her habit forming tips truly work. Fellow Slob who has two little kids, full time job and handling home chores as well.

Any additional comments?

JUST BUY THE BOOK AND START LISTENING!!

Realistic Approach for Human Disasters

Reading this book felt like Dana was speaking directly to my brain. How to actually start, how to avoid procrastinating, how to create routines of doing chores you hate. I struggle with depression, and this book really helped me bring my home under control when even moving clothes to the dryer feels overwhelming.