Make more space in the house

Human beings are hoarders by nature and over the course of a lifetime it’s easy to acquire more things than your home can accommodate.

It would be nice to actually have space to park your car in the garage. How pleasant it would be if you were able to use the spare bedroom as a home office or living space instead of as a dumping ground for all the goods that have nowhere else to go.

Decluttering a home can be a big job. Trying to declutter a whole house and garage at once is nearly impossible so give yourself time. Tackle one room at a time and work in a systematic way. Here are some ideas to help.

When considering items ask yourself the following questions:

• Do I need this?
• Do I love it?
• Are two or more of these necessary?
• When did I use it last?
• Does it have value, either monetary or sentimental?

Once you have answered these questions it’s time to divide items into boxes or label them. These should be marked as follows:

• Junk – this is everything that should be thrown into your household bin.
• Charity – charity shops need donations. Have a look at the shops in your area and see what goods they take.
• Recycle – glass, cans, paper and old clothes can be brought to recycling centres. This saves on household waste and is better for the environment.
• If you no longer have use for a baby’s crib or a chest freezer chances are somebody will give it a home.
• Renting a small locker in Elephant Self-storage – this is a clever and cost-effect way to store all the things you need especially seasonal items such as sports gear or camping equipment

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