Welcome to “Apartment Department,” Curbed’s advice column by Clio Chang. Join us every other Wednesday for questions about making peace with noisy-sex neighbors, the nuances of roommate fridge ...

Have you ever noticed that your parents have a really hard time getting rid of stuff? It turns out that there's a reason why ...

For people who develop hoarding behaviors, possessions take on meanings and values far beyond their practical use. Each item becomes deeply intertwined with emotions, memories, and personal identity ...

Hoarding generally involves saving household items and clothing that are no longer useful, contributing to clutter and dysfunction. To address hoarding, begin with the main principle: Your emotions ...

My dad has always been a pack rat, but since mom died a few years ago he’s become more of a hoarder. The clutter in his house has gotten out of control and I don’t know what to do. Any suggestions?

According to the latest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), hoarding disorder is described as a pattern of compulsive behaviour involving accumulating ...

Animal hoarding is a growing issue across the country, and it isn't just about having too many pets. "If you can get it, you can hoard it," said Dr. Randall Lockwood, a retired Senior VP for the ...

Dear Eric: I am a happily married gay man. My husband and I are retired, and we both love to spend our time shopping at thrift stores and antique shops. We each believe the other has a hoarding ...

With an increase in hoarding cases in Jefferson City, police officers walk a thin line in addressing safety issues and providing mental health resources. Martika Hitt, a crisis intervention officer ...