As we approach a new year, we at Closet POSSIBLE think it’s the perfect opportunity for you to get a fresh start in organizing your home. 2024 can be the year you develop an organization system that works for you in the long term! Of course, it’s going to take some hard work and decision-making on your part. You’re going to have to pick some items to get rid of so your home won’t be cluttered. Fortunately, decluttering doesn’t have to be a struggle. We know you can easily part with many of the items currently in your home. Here are our top 6 suggestions for items you can get rid of today!
Old Magazines and Mail
Having piles of old papers, mail, and magazines around certainly contributes to clutter. Consider whether you need these things. Throw out the junk mail immediately, along with the expired coupon books and other useless mail. Next, sort through the mail that could be important and dump anything you don’t need. Finally, think about whether you will ever read those old magazines again; if the answer is no, they can go in the trash as well.
Instruction Manuals for Appliances You No Longer Own
Chances are, you have a drawer full of old instruction manuals somewhere in your home. This space could be used more effectively, especially when you consider that many of those manuals are for appliances and electronics you got rid of years ago. Sort through your manuals and toss the ones you no longer need.
Unused Cords
Most millennials and baby boomers have a box of cords that go to obsolete electronics. Do you need all those old phone chargers, power cords, and video cables for equipment you haven’t used in years? You may even be able to make some money off your old cables by taking them to a recycling center and selling the copper inside.
Dried Up Pens and Markers
We know you have dozens of leaky pens and dried-out markers in your home. Instead of holding on to them, toss them in the trash. That way, the next time you reach for a pen, you won’t have to try so hard to find one that works.
Bags of Bags
We all have that plastic bag full of other plastic bags that will never get used. All those bags take up a lot of space, and you will probably never use them all. Consider switching to a reusable grocery bag, then take all your old plastic bags to the grocery store or recycling center to be recycled.
Plastic Containers with No Lids
Do you get hit with an avalanche of plastic containers every time you open your cabinets? You can cut down on a lot of clutter by only keeping the containers that have matching lids. Match each container to a lid and recycle the rest. You may even want to get rid of the containers that don’t stack easily. If you have decent Tupperware with a lot of use still left in it, but that doesn’t match the rest, you can consider donating it to a thrift store or community aid center.
Home Organization Solutions in New Jersey
Keeping an organized home is not something that can be done in a day. It takes a long-term commitment and some planning. The home organization experts at Closet POSSIBLE can help you with custom closets in Ewing, NJ, and surrounding areas! We can design and install storage solutions for every room – closets, kitchens, home offices, entertainment centers, and more. With your organization systems installed, you will have efficient storage space that will make it easy to stay organized all year round. Call (267) 566-3222 to schedule your free in-home organization consultation today!
