Clutter. Who doesn’t have it? Mention the term “junk drawer” and who doesn’t know what you are talking about? We Americans especially tend to keep things that we don’t need and yet can’t seem to part with. Witness the staggering amount of storage facilities that people turn to when closets, garages, offices, and attics are full of stuff.
Declutter, Organize, Clean and Reclaim Wasted Space
Get rid of the clutter in your apartment
The truth is, however, that clutter equals stress. If you walk into your house at the end of the day and there are piles in the sink, on the counter, on the sofa – you won’t come home and relax, you’ll come home and stress. The problem is – most Americans are so over-cluttered that they don’t know where to begin cleaning and organizing their homes and lives.
Going crazy because of clutter?
Six ideas to get your apartment and your life organized
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The best first step is to de-clutter one room at a time. Maybe the best place to start is in your attic space, or in another area where wasted spaces abound. Clearing useless clutter out of these areas leaves room for storing things that you either need or really want to keep.
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To begin cleaning and organizing an attic or garage space, make piles — one for trash, one for saving, one for donations/garage sales and one for items that need to be saved and filed. Since the attic or garage often stores keepsakes and memorabilia – this next tip is important: pick up an item and ask yourself if you need it. If you hesitate, you don’t need it – throw it away.
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The next step in de-cluttering a cluttered space is to set realistic goals for the project. If you only have two hours on a Saturday – choose two or three boxes to go through.
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Try to reserve a weekend, but take a break now and again to keep your sanity in check.
Buy a labeler and plastic storage bins (preferably see-through) and pack away all the things you are keeping. If you don’t have a filing system, purchase a plastic filing bin and keep it in plain sight. -
Often, when it comes to filing, the old adage out of sight out of mind definitely applies.
Last of all, use your new system. Clearing out wasted spaces in your home or apartment’s storage areas should free up room in other areas. Once you’ve made your way through the house – you’ll realize that living organized is not just a dream. It takes work and discipline, but it can be a reality – and give you a sense of calm that will positively affect your entire life. -
Don’t wait and put it off any longer. Get started and enjoy the benefits of being organized!
Find a Clutter Free Apartment Complex in Houston
Finally, be sure to check out some of the newest clutter-free apartments in Houston when you get a chance. You’ll be amazed at how many apartments you can find that are clutter-free and that come with tons of storage.
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