Take some tips on how to cut down on the mess

Most of us are concerned with the stuff that we collect. That excludes, of course, those who are featured in television shows such as "Hoarders." But for the rest of us, we sometime need … well, help. Which is what The Minimalists offer.

Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus devote a lot of time and effort to the topic of minimalism — which they define as "a lifestyle that helps people question what things add value to their lives" — through television and radio shows, a website and podcasts. And public appearances.

Millburn and Nicodemus will share some of their tips at 7 tonight at Auntie's Bookstore.

Hmmm, maybe they can tell me what to do with all those boxes of books in my storage room that I can't imagine giving away.