Summertime and the Living Is Easy... if Decluttered.

Summer always is an exciting time filled with beach get-togethers, lovely afternoons spent poolside with friends and family, road trips, and... decluttering? "No, not just putting the sleds and snowboards in storage and finally ridding all kitchen countertops of scattered mail--I mean giving your home and lifestyle a whole summer refresh. Decluttering both your living space and life could be key for ensuring you have the best summer yet," says Christina Giaquinto, professional organizer and brand ambassador of Modular Closets.

Here are eight of her tried-and-true strategies:

* Organize a grab-and-go station for pool and beach essentials. "Isn't it the worst when you are trying to leave for an outing and cant find your keys, cellphone, or other essentials? Organize a bin by the front door or in the garage that contains summer essentials like sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, clean beach towels, and water bottles so you are always ready for any fun summer plans."

* Write down five things you want to do this summer. "From camping excursions to trips to amusement parks, it seems like once summer hits there is almost too much you want to do. Declutter your plans by organizing a summer bucket list. Once you write them down, schedule them into your calendar to ensure their completion, as well as allow you to plan other activities around them."

* Declutter last summer's essentials. "Garages and sheds tend to fill up with clutter from all the summers past. Spend a day decluttering expired sunscreen, deflated pool floats, and broken beach chairs. This will make space for all your new summer essentials, which also frees energy for new memories."

* Deep clean the windows. "If your windows are covered in grime and streaks from the snowy winter and rainy spring, take an hour or two to spray all of them with a cleaning solution and wipe them until they sparkle. You will smile every...