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New year decluttering
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Whether getting ready to move to a smaller house, wanting to make some money from our treasures, or just fed-up tripping over stuff, having a regular clear out is good for the soul, and the pocket!
Decluttering your house need not be a mammoth task, doing it a little at a time is more likely to be successful than getting overwhelmed at doing the whole house and garage at the one time.
Most of the stuff you have in your house has been collected over a lifetime, so expecting it to be sorted through and cleared in one afternoon is a little ambitious. Take it a room at a time, and then breaking down the different components of that room, for example, start with the bedroom and separate the tasks in to wardrobes, drawers, boxes and under the bed!
Setting yourself a time frame is a good idea, but don’t beat yourself up if you get a better offer and your plan slips a little, just don’t put it off indefinitely. Setting yourself a goal is also a great way to spur you on. What will you do with the stuff you no longer need or want? Re-gifting throughout the year for birthdays, anniversaries and house-warming is a great way to ensure gifts don't go to waste - just be sure not to give it back to the same person that gave it to you in the first place!
How about a car boot sale or garage sale? Getting friends involved can make these more fun, and more profitable. Offering more goods that come from different homes, give a greater choice and variety to the consumer. As well as being more fun, there’s always safety in numbers if there are a few of you involved. Garage sales are easy to arrange, simply choose a date and advertise in local shops, notice boards and use sign posts to direct customers, however, you will need to remember to remove them after the event. Your local council office will know of any car boot sales in the area as organisers will need to apply for a permit before hand.
So now you are raring to go, why not have a look at some of the following website for tips on how to declutter successfully:
www.domesticguru.com
www.improvemyhome.com.au
www.sorted.net.au
