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Have you considered decluttering your home? Are you not sure where to start? You aren\u2019t alone! The average home in the United States contains over 300,000 items. Conducting a whole house declutter project is no small task, so it is important to have an organized and methodical approach. Our declutter house checklist will help you create a plan for your project that is realistic in scope, has defined goals, and will leave your home clutter-free before you know it! From pacing your decluttering project to investing in a personal storage<\/a> unit, these decluttering tips will have you feeling much more organized.<\/p>\r\n

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Decluttering your house can be a big undertaking which is why, as a first step, it\u2019s important to first set realistic goals for the project. Whether your primary goal is to have a garage you can park your vehicle(s) in, or to have a place for every one of your child\u2019s toys, setting clear goals can give you something to work towards and impart a sense of satisfaction when you complete those tasks.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
If you can\u2019t think of a single goal, don\u2019t worry. It can be helpful to set a goal for each room or space in your house. With this approach, as you finish decluttering a room you can check that goal off your list and start on another. Setting clearly defined goals will be the first thing to do on this checklist.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Declutter a Little at a Time<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
While it can be tempting to declutter your home in one frenzied weekend, it is often more sustainable to view decluttering as a long-term project. Rather than the all-at-once approach, consider starting small. Decluttering a single room can serve as inspiration for continuing the project and give you a sense of accomplishment along the way. As you declutter your kitchen, your bedroom, and so on and so on, you will, in turn, slowly declutter your life. This approach can be altered to decluttering by categories, such as focusing on a specific item such as clothing, tools, or knick-knacks.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
If you have ever wondered how to declutter your home, the trick is to approach decluttering methodically and with smaller, bite-sized goals that can be accomplished in a day or weekend while still bringing you closer to your long-term goal of decluttering your whole house.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Stick to a System<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
However you approach your decluttering, it is important to be consistent. You may follow the Marie Kondo advice of keeping things that \u201cspark joy\u201d or bring pleasure, or pare down your belongings according to the best, favorite, necessary<\/em> approach. The idea behind this approach is to surround yourself with the items that are the best in their category, your favorite in their category, or are absolutely necessary.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
There isn\u2019t a right or wrong way to declutter, but what these systems force you to do is consider the emotional or utility value that each item in your house brings. By doing so, you\u2019ll be surprised at how many things you might have that you don\u2019t necessarily use or need regularly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Store it In a Unit<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Extending your storage space to a self-storage<\/a> unit is one of the most effective ways to declutter your house. A self-storage unit can fundamentally change how you approach decluttering by creating an organized space for items you want to keep, but don\u2019t necessarily want or need in your house.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
If you are considering using a self-storage unit to help you declutter your house, it is important to make the organization of your storage unit a focus throughout your decluttering project. Here are some storage unit tips<\/a> for making the most of your storage space:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n