Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Bathroom Books And Other Clutter: Tips For Reducing
By Serena Price
It is easy to become overwhelmed by the clutter in your living space, especially when you have lived there for a long period of time. Over the years, we all accumulate unnecessary items. Tacky souvenirs, stacks of bathroom books, or My Little Pony collections can take up all kinds of space that could be used for other purposes. Here are some tips for reducing the clutter in your home, and reducing your chances of becoming a hoarder.
1. Throw things away. This is the most effective way to alleviate clutter, yet also usually the hardest. Often, we have trouble parting with things because they hold sentimental value, or because we feel that getting rid of them would be a waste. But everyone has things they can live without, and chances are, some of the things cluttering your home are broken or useless. Throw those things away.
2. Put things in storage. If you cannot bear to put something in the trash, you still may be able to remove it from the immediate area. Look at the things in your living room, kitchen, or bathroom, and determine whether you have used them in the past three months. Take anything you have not used, and either throw it out or store it somewhere out of the way.
3. Have a stoop sale. You might call it a garage sale, or a yard sale, depending on where you live. Whatever you call it, this is a good way to get rid of unwanted stuff without being wasteful. Earn money, and see your stuff go to a good home. You might even make a new friend or two in your neighborhood.
4. Give things away to a charity. Many thrift stores and resale shops not only sell used items at reasonable prices, but also give their profits, or at least a portion of them, to good causes. Most commonly, clothing is donated to these shops or charity drives, but other things may also be useful. If you have excess toys, appliances, dishes, or blankets, they may be great things to donate.
5. Hand down baby items. When you have children, you wind up with many years worth of clothing and household items that you can no longer use, especially when you have had your last kid. Luckily, there are always new friends and family members preparing to have children. Consider giving away the cribs, clothing, and other items that your kids have outgrown.
6. Use organizational tools. Buy shelving units and large plastic containers. If you need to, make written lists detailing the things you want to keep and the things you want to give away. Being organized and methodical makes the clutter reducing process much less painful.
Take the time to figure out a way to reduce clutter in your home. You do not want to become buried under bathroom books, ceramic figurines, or any other unnecessary items that can overrun your living space. Use these tips to help you get your possessions under control.
1. Throw things away. This is the most effective way to alleviate clutter, yet also usually the hardest. Often, we have trouble parting with things because they hold sentimental value, or because we feel that getting rid of them would be a waste. But everyone has things they can live without, and chances are, some of the things cluttering your home are broken or useless. Throw those things away.
2. Put things in storage. If you cannot bear to put something in the trash, you still may be able to remove it from the immediate area. Look at the things in your living room, kitchen, or bathroom, and determine whether you have used them in the past three months. Take anything you have not used, and either throw it out or store it somewhere out of the way.
3. Have a stoop sale. You might call it a garage sale, or a yard sale, depending on where you live. Whatever you call it, this is a good way to get rid of unwanted stuff without being wasteful. Earn money, and see your stuff go to a good home. You might even make a new friend or two in your neighborhood.
4. Give things away to a charity. Many thrift stores and resale shops not only sell used items at reasonable prices, but also give their profits, or at least a portion of them, to good causes. Most commonly, clothing is donated to these shops or charity drives, but other things may also be useful. If you have excess toys, appliances, dishes, or blankets, they may be great things to donate.
5. Hand down baby items. When you have children, you wind up with many years worth of clothing and household items that you can no longer use, especially when you have had your last kid. Luckily, there are always new friends and family members preparing to have children. Consider giving away the cribs, clothing, and other items that your kids have outgrown.
6. Use organizational tools. Buy shelving units and large plastic containers. If you need to, make written lists detailing the things you want to keep and the things you want to give away. Being organized and methodical makes the clutter reducing process much less painful.
Take the time to figure out a way to reduce clutter in your home. You do not want to become buried under bathroom books, ceramic figurines, or any other unnecessary items that can overrun your living space. Use these tips to help you get your possessions under control.
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