Where did all of this stuff come from?When we have lived in a space for a while, even just a couple of years, it is easy to collect lots of “stuff” that we swear we will use or fix and we just never do. Decluttering is an easy and therapeutic way to start the process of getting your home ready for the market.

Sure, driving through the Hudson Valley is nice and all—there’s pretty scenery, some cute towns—but have you ever tried kayaking it?...