Focusing On Environmental Concerns

Posted on: 11 June 2018

Do you have a home that has become cluttered with various belongings over the years? Are you wanting to make more room by clearing out some of the stuff that you no longer want or need? It's extremely common for a home to collect things over the years that do not get thrown out, even when they are broken or are no longer needed. While this is common, you can still remedy the situation by following a few simple steps to declutter your home. Some of the most important steps to follow include: 

1. Start small: 

It's tempting to tackle your largest room, such as your living room, first. But by starting small, you'll be able to see immediate progress. When you start with a large room, it may take two or three days of effort, depending on the amount of clutter, to see a real difference in how things are laid out. For many people, this can be immensely demotivating and may result in you calling off the project entirely. Instead, start with a small closet or a bathroom first. A small area will allow you to see changes in just a couple of hours, which can help give you the mental strength to move on to larger areas.

2. Rent a dumpster: 

If it's been at least a few years since you last cleaned out your home, dumpster rentals are going to be the best way for you to get rid of the items that are too damaged to be donated or sold at a yard sale. While you could possibly make a few runs to the local dump instead of looking into dumpster rentals, this is something that will take time away from your decluttering efforts. In addition, multiple trips to the dump can wind up costing much more than simple dumpster rentals would otherwise cost.

3. Avoid purchases: 

When your home is cluttered, it's very tempting to go out and buy another shelf and some organizer containers to make more room. In some instances, this can be helpful. But, in most cases, you're going to want to start by getting rid of things that are broken or unwanted first before you get new storage spaces. Doing this can also save you money in the long run, as it may turn out that you don't actually need more storage after all now that the other things are gone.

Follow these tips to help get you started on your decluttering journey: start small, look into dumpster rentals, and avoid more purchases.