Your computer is the most clutter-eliminating device in your home. Why do you need to keep that brochure, when you can look it up on the internet? Scanning documents has become a popular way to eliminate lots of paper filing systems. Another area of "out of control" paper is children's school papers and mementoes. Keep a clear filing box with hanging files for each year in school. That box becomes the boundary for the amount of paper that can be kept. Another tip is to always open up mail beside the recycling bin. Recycle any paper that you don't need immediately.