Getting Rid Of Cutter In Your Home

March 10th, 2010 Posted in Kitchen DIY

No matter how hard you try to keep your house free of clutter, everyone struggles wit it now and then. Clutter is a part of life. It takes a lot of vigilance to keep on top of your possessions, especially in today’s consumerist society.

If you have a large household, and especially if your household includes children, the chances that you have a problem with clutter are even greater. More people produce more mess. The reason for this is that the more people in your house, the more things they are constantly bringing in. The trick is to try and get rid of things as quickly and in the same proportions as new things are brought in. Here are some ideas for doing just that.

Clean Out Drawers

And I’m not talking about your underwear (though you should keep those clean, too!). Almost every household has a junk drawer, full of old batteries, useless matches, perhaps a black sport watch that hasn’t worked in a decade… You don’t want to have your drawer serve as a garbage can that is never emptied.Go through the drawer at least every six months, and get rid of anything you can’t or don’t use.You can make room for new items, and you can purchase dividers to keep them organized.

Give Away Old Clothes and Other Items

If you have teenagers, you probably have some items lying around from when they were children, items you haven’t used in years and probably will never use again. While it might be sad to get rid of their old things, are you ever really going to use that Disney baby bedding sitting in the attic. You might have bags and bags of old clothes that could do another family a lot of good. If you know someone who has a small child, offer them the things you no longer need. If not, consider donating to a Salvation Army or Goodwill. You’ll get rid of your clutter, and someone else will save money. Everyone wins!

Make Storage Spots For Seasonal Equipment

If you daughter has a black helmet she wears to ride her bike in the summertime, chances are it doesn’t need to be accessible year round. Things like rollerblades and pool toys can be stored away during the winter, while ski gear, boots, sleds and bulky coats can be tucked away during the summer. Buy huge plastic bins and store your out-of-season equipment in the basement, attic or garage.

If you have a lot of clutter in your house, these steps may be to simplistic to begin with. You may need to spend a weekend doing a huge cleanout. But once you have things under control, you will find that methods like these, if you keep them up, can be a huge help in keeping your clutter to a minimum.