Why watching 'Tidying Up With Marie Kondo' won't change your life

TIDYING UP WITH MARIE KONDO. Photo: Netflix

Rachel and Kevin are overwhelmed parents with laundry issues. Wendy and Ron are empty-nesters with a big-time clutter problem. Margie is a recent widow who can't part with her late-husband's belongings. All of them have too many clothes stashed in too many places.

If any of these messy lives sound like your messy life, this is the time of year when you are probably thinking about turning over a new, neat leaf. And if you have a Netflix subscription, you might also be hoping that the new series Tidying Up With Marie Kondo is the answer to your junk-drawer prayers.