Is your home in disarray? Do you have too much junk and
things all over the place? If so, you’re probably starting to grow frustrated
with it. Having a home that is out of sorts makes for an unpleasant living
experience. Not only does it make it harder to find the things you need, but
you’re constantly reminded of the disorganized state, and you always feel like
you need to do something about it.
Well, there’s no better time than the present to finally get
your home in order. With a few simple steps, and some free time, you can whip
your house into shape.
Step 1: Clean Out the
Clutter
The first thing you’ll want to do is get rid of anything you
don’t need. Old clothes, old furniture pieces, broken electronic equipment, and
anything else. We all accumulate things over the years, and even though we
don’t need them anymore, we keep them around. Go through all of your things and
separate out the stuff you want to keep, and the stuff you no longer want in
your home.
Once you’ve done this, you need to decide what to do with
all of that stuff. Your first option is to store it some place else. You can
rent a storage locker and keep all of your stuff there, going and getting it
when you need it. You can even use a service like the one provided by this storage company in Portland in
which they bring your stuff back and forth to the storage locker for you.
Another option is to try and sell your junk. You’d be
surprised at what other people are willing to buy, so there’s no harm in trying
to get some money for it. Either post your stuff online or host a garagesale to see what you can get rid of. You probably won’t get rich from this,
but you might earn a few dollars for something you didn’t want anyway.
Finally, your last option is to just give it away. You can
do this either by donating it to a charity, leaving it out on the curb for
someone to take, or just throw it away. If you donate it you might get to claim
it on your taxes, which is nice when tax season arrives. But if the item is in
poor condition, your best bet might be to just throw it away and be done with
it.
Step 2: Do a Deep
Cleaning
Now that the clutter is out of the way you can give your
home a deep cleaning. Sweep out those corners you haven’t seen in years. Dust
behind furniture you’re now able to move. Clean the lights, the carpets, the
furniture – anything you can. You’re already in the “get organized” mode, so
you might as well make the most of it. When you start organizing your home,
you’ll be happy you took the time to give it a proper cleaning.
Step 3: Get Some
Storage or Organizational Pieces
Now comes the time to start organizing. For this it’s a good
idea to pick up some extra supplies. Grab some of those plastic storage
drawers, some tubs, put up some shelves, or even baskets you can use to sort
supplies inside your desk. The goal is to have a designated place for everything,
so that everything is easy to find.
Have a bunch of old clothes that you want to keep, but don’t
wear often? Get some vacuum seal bags and place them in a large plastic tub.
Paperclips, rubber bands, and pens getting lost in your desk? Use a divider to
keep things separate. Head over to a local office supply store and grab any
organizational pieces you think you might use. Then developa system for where everything goes and start sorting it all away.
Step 4: Stick to Your
Plan
Finally, you don’t want to walk around your home a month
from now and realize everything is back to the way it was. The key to keeping
your home in order is to stick to your new habits. For example, if you
designated a desk drawer for office supplies, make sure that drawer only has
office supplies, and that you always put everything back in there. Make a
conscious effort to stick to any new organization methods you set up and your
home will stay in order for a longer time.
Everyone organizes their home differently. Take some time to
think about how yours should be done, then put a home
improvement plan into action. The above guide will hopefully get you
started and before long your home will be a place that doesn’t stress you out
every time you look at it!
My issue is totally the clutter. I need to just tackle it room by room and get it done finally!
ReplyDeleteI can't stand a cluttered home so I'm always getting rid of stuff. My linen closet gets messy so easily and I'm going to use these tips to clean it out this week.
ReplyDeleteI'm working on getting my house in order. It's not always easy. I am working on clearing clutter and I do need to do a deep cleaning. At some point I want to pull up the carpet and get hardwood floors!
ReplyDeleteMy home is horrible and I started cleaning and decluttering this weekend and I want to finish each room before the Holidays get here. Because kids get so much stuff that my son needs to get rid of things before we purchase new items for him.
ReplyDeleteDe-cluttering is the first and foremost thing that has to be done. Next of course is the deep cleaning and next organizational. All important steps to having a well organized home.
ReplyDeleteMy son in law, daughter and husband are organizational freaks. I love that they are, so I can focus on other things! :) I am pretty sure they are annoyed by my ways.
ReplyDeleteStep #3 resonates with me. We have storage ottomans in the den and living room. They are perfect for quick pick ups before company arrives.
ReplyDeleteI currently have so much clutter around here. My husband has been buying some stuff online and the boxes and such are taking over.
ReplyDeleteI really need to try and follow this as we are in absolute chaos at the moment with everything, I need to sit down and a have a tidy up.
ReplyDeleteThese area all great tips for clearing out the clutter in your home. I did this over the summer, but with three kiddos, I swear - the clutter just amasses over night! ☺
ReplyDeleteI just moved a couple of months ago and getting my home in order was such a huge priority!! I love having everything in it's place and having a place to store everything!
ReplyDeleteI am thankful that my kids are really helpful when it comes to keep the house nice and neat. They are a real blessing!
ReplyDeleteThese are all wonderful tips. I try to do a deep clean when the seasons change and declutter during that time as well.
ReplyDeleteI cannot stand clutter in the house. I feel like I'm always purging but there's always more to do.
ReplyDeleteGetting rid of clutter is definitely the place to start when you're cleaning your home. Clutter drives me up the wall.
ReplyDeletePlastic storage tubs or containers are anyone's best friend if they want to sort out clutter or just organise stuff in the home or garage. Your tips are right on point
ReplyDeleteI need to get rid of the clutter. I have things bagged up, I just need to get them out of my house.
ReplyDeleteIt's really important to have a system so you won't miss anything, not to mention it keeps you in check of what you've already cleaned. I think these tips are great!
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