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While
many experts have made clutter control appear as if it
were rocket science - you need experts to do it for you,
you must buy books, DVDs, etc. and you will not constant
supervision like a child, I do not think that this is
the case. On the contrary, I am convinced that we
all can do it and here are some simple tips on how to
eliminate clutter from your home or office or car.
If you have too much clutter and the task of
decluttering makes it seem overwhelming, make a calendar
and little by little, try to tackle one task at a time.
(Related:
How to organize your life)
Avoid buying or bringing
into your home (for example, when you can pick something
for free or when something is on sale) anything that
will lead to clutter. It’s that simple. There is no need
to
spend money on things that you don’t desperately
need right away, then struggle to organize them, and put
unnecessary stress in you life. |
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 If you need
something buy objects that can have multiple uses. Avoid
buying a utensil or kitchen appliance that can only be used
for one purpose, especially if you are not going to use it
often. The same applies to everything in your home – for
example, if space is limited, buy a
notebook computer
rather than a desktop, even if it costs somewhat extra.
Reuse,
create new uses, and recycle. When you determine that you need
something else, look around you and see if you already have a
similar object in your home, or you can modify something you
have.
Do not buy what
does not match and coordinate with your decoration. Little by
little your home will look crowded and uncoordinated. If you
get a
gift that does not fit in, try to bring it back to the
shop and exchange it or sell it on
Ebay.
Do not
buy clothes that: do not fit you, you will not use, do not
go with at least a couple of pieces you already have or you
cannot afford. If you love a piece that does not fit in this
category, do not buy it right away, go home and think about
it. A few days later, go back to the shop, try it on again,
and if you are still in love with that item and is not going
to cost a lot buy it; otherwise let it go. If you
have kids, apply to them the same principles regarding toys
and clothes.
If you
no do not need something, try alternative uses, sell it,
recycle or simply give it away to someone who might be
in need. Use the resources around you: the
local
library, bookstores, recycle centers, friends/family
members, websites, and other similar resources.
Always
buy quality, buy what you really love, and take your
time to
decorate your home (How
to decorate a guest room).
Look for a system
to eliminate what you do not need, such as books (sell them on
Amazon or donate them), clothes (donate them to a local
charity), toys (bring them to a collection point around
Christmas), etc.
You may
need to invest in shelving and organizing tools (How
to organize your closets), but in the long run, you should
be saving money by avoiding clutter in your home – which not
only makes your life messy, makes your home look ugly, it may
also cause you
depression.
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to decorate your home for Christmas
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