The Backstock Problem: Why You Keep Rebuying What You Already Have
About this episode
Kathi and Roger Lipp discuss the issue of buying duplicates and how to effectively manage backstock in your home.
Do you ever buy something at the store only to come home and realize you already had three of them tucked away somewhere? You're not alone—and you're definitely not bad with money. You're just a busy human being navigating real life. In this episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi and Roger Lipp dive into one of the most powerful Low Buy July strategies: shopping your own house. When they first moved into the Red House, they discovered that almost everything they needed was already there. The problem? As life took over, finding those items became harder and harder. What Listeners Will Discover This episode tackles the real reasons we end up with duplicates—forgetting what we have, impulse sales purchases, and the sneaky habit of "saving things for good." Kathi walks through practical ways to gather, sort, and actually use the personal care products, clothes, and kitchen items that are already taking up space in your home. Key Takeaways from This Episode: Establish a home base for backstock: Know exactly where your backup dental floss, lip balm, and other essentials live so you never panic-buy again The "Where would you look for it?" quiz: A simple question that helps everyone in…
People in this episode
Host: Kathi Lipp
Guest: Roger Lipp
Topics covered
- backstock
- shopping habits
- organization
- personal care
- home management
Keywords
- backstock problem
- duplicate items
- shopping your own house
- organization tips
- impulse buying
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