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- Get rid of clutter while packing and unpacking: As you pack/unpack and go through your belongings, you will find items that you no longer want and/or need. Take the opportunity to get rid of those items before you move; you can donate them or host a yard sale. This will make the move easier by bringing less junk to your new home.
- Make it a habit: If you see something that needs to be moved or cleaned up, do it right away. Procrastination leads to clutter. Create a routine by either cleaning one room at a time or by cleaning up a little bit each day. Create designated areas for everything; when things have a spot your home will be cleaned and organized much easier.
- Be smart about storage: Even when you declutter there will still be some items that you don’t use but that you just can’t bring yourself to get rid of. If you don’t have a garage or other storage area in your home, rent a storage unit but be picky about what you store! Items can really pile up over the years.
- Wear it or get rid of it: When you bring out clothes for each season, go through each item and get rid of it if you no longer care for it, it doesn’t fit, etc.
- Shop carefully: After working so hard to declutter, you don’t want to create the problem again by buying things you don’t need. Before making a purchase, ask yourself these questions: Do I have enough room for it? Do I really need it? Am I buying this for the right reasons? Not only will these questions help you keep your home clutter-free, they will also help you financially.