How to Declutter Your Home
Decluttering your home can be a daunting task. However, when you have an organized space you will be more productive, and it makes you feel better about yourself. Trying to find something in the midst of clutter is frustrating. Perhaps you avoid company coming over because such a mess can be embarrassing about the clutter. Getting organized and decluttering can allow you to have guests have pride in your home.
Start with one room at a time. Do
not look at the overall mess if every room happens to be cluttered.
Bedrooms are a normal place for clutter, so pick one to declutter.
If you break down the process in smaller steps it will seem less
overwhelming and you will get the job done.Head to a bedroom that is
cluttered. Take a few boxes or tubs with you labeled “donation” “keep” “sell” and one “trash”. The trick
here is not getting attached to things because this is what causes clutter. Start in closets with clothes. If you have not worn something for at least a year, it should go in the
donation box; if you have not worn the piece in that amount of time chances are you never will.Take a look at what you have in
the drawers and other areas in the bedroom where you have “stuff”
that has just piled up and now it's
just a pile. Once you fill a donation box, tape it up and set it in
a place to make a donation run. If you have
electronics or other toys that you no longer use, put these in
the “sell” box if they have any value, otherwise, throw them
away or donate them. Finish one room at a time, completely clearing space before moving on.Look over the room. A difference and most importantly, having more space! A place for
everything and everything in its place is a good rule to live by if
you tend to be a pack rat.Take on the next room doing
exactly what you did in the first, and before long, you will have two
spaces that are completely clutter-free. Then move to then next
until your entire home is cleaner.Consider having a yard sale with your “sale” box items if you end up with several boxes. You may be able to make some
money off of all these items you have kept over the years.