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It\u2019s best to declutter piece by piece, rather than all at once <\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

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A storage unit is a great decluttering tool you can use for seasonal items<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

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The best way to stay motivated when cleaning and decluttering is to set goals for yourself<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

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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 <\/span>whole-house<\/span> declutter project is no small task, so it is important to adopt an organized, methodical approach. <\/span>Our <\/span>declutter home checklist<\/span> will help you create a plan, define goals, and leave your home clutter-free before you know it! Here\u2019s a comprehensive list of <\/span>decluttering tips for the home:<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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SET A GOAL<\/span><\/h2>\r\n
Decluttering your <\/span>home<\/span> can be a big <\/span>undertaking,<\/span> which is why, as a first step, it\u2019s important to <\/span>set realistic<\/span> 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 <\/span>provide<\/span> a sense of satisfaction when you complete those tasks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
It can be helpful to set a goal for each room or space in your house. With this approach, as you finish decluttering a <\/span>room, <\/span>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 <\/span>decluttering your home checklist.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
DECLUTTER A LITTLE AT A TIME<\/span><\/h2>\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 <\/span>declutter<\/span> by category, focusing on specific items like<\/span>\u00a0clothing, tools, or knick-knacks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
If you have ever wondered how to declutter your home, the trick is to approach decluttering methodically, with smaller, bite-sized goals that can be accomplished in a day or a weekend while still bringing you closer to your long-term goal of decluttering your whole house.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
STICK TO A SYSTEM<\/span><\/h2>\r\n
Always stay consistent with your decluttering approach.<\/span> You may follow Marie Kondo’s advice to keep things that \u201cspark joy\u201d or bring pleasure, or pare down your belongings using the best, favorite, <\/span>and<\/span> necessary approach. The idea behind this approach is to surround yourself with the best in their category, your favorite in their category, or items <\/span>that<\/span> are absolutely necessary.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
There isn\u2019t a right or wrong way to declutter, but these systems force you to consider the emotional or utilitarian value 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.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
STORE IT IN A UNIT<\/span><\/h2>\r\n
Extending your storage space to a <\/span>self-storage<\/span><\/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 need in your house.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
If you are considering using a self-storage unit to declutter your house, it is important to make organizing your storage unit a focus throughout your decluttering project. Here are some <\/span>storage unit tips<\/span><\/a> for making the most of your storage space:<\/span><\/p>\r\n