Has summer clutter taken control of your home? Fall gives everyone the perfect reason to declutter from summer and prep for the rest of the year. If you have a cluttered home, here are a few tips to help you begin your fall cleaning.
OUT WITH THE OLD AND IN WITH THE NEW
The art of letting go. Admittedly, the whole decluttering, organizing, cleaning, and tidying process involves work and effort, but the rewards—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual—are so worth it. Also, invest the time and energy now and you may have less decluttering, organizing, and cleaning to do in the spring. Practice clean as you go, on a daily basis, be mindful of the things you accumulate going forward, and this will truly pay dividends in the long ru
Start with the Closets
Closets are the easiest place to begin. You and your kids should try on every piece of clothing. Get rid of anything too small or out of style. Next, move the summer clothes to the back and your fall and winter clothes to the front. Make sure those clothes still fit; if not, they must go.
Lose The Summer Garage Chaos
Do you have bikes, gardening supplies, summer sports equipment taking over your garage? Take a weekend and give your garage a fall makeover. Donate or sell old toys, bikes, and tools. Map out a storage plan to fit your summer stuff and make your winter tools accessible.
Freshen up The Kitchen
Whether it’s for the big game or the upcoming holiday season, fall is the start of hosting season. Take time to declutter, organize and scrub your kitchen. Get rid of the extra little things you don’t use. You might be surprised at the duplicate items you find. Trash, donate, or sell the items to make a little extra cash.
Get Rid of Old Toys
If you have kids, you most likely have old toys shoved into a closet, drawer, or corner. If they haven’t seen the light of day in a while, it’s time to pass them on.
Use this as a guide for beginning your fall decluttering. You might be surprised to find that you’re less stressed with less clutter. If you’re looking for a new home with more space, fall is a great time to buy and sell.
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