TIPS FOR AN UN-CLUTTERED LIFE

Like it or not, I am experiencing the same process all homeowners must when selling a home. I am helping my partner divest himself of 25 years of accumulation in order to put his house on the market during one of the most challenging periods in recent housing history. I didn't realize at the outset how valuable this experience would be for me, and when I am the most overwhelmed, I remember that all lessons serve us well , if not now, then in the future. Some of the more obvious lessons might be:
*don't continue to transport to new homes information and goods you can either replace or no longer use
*limit holiday decor to what you use on a yearly basis
*charity is a good thing- donate all you can to those less fortunate
*have regular garage sales to encourage you to rummage through closets for items you no longer need or use
*store your memorabilia in one place
*keep the paper storage organized or at least keep it in one room
*encourage your children to donate toys and books to a charity of their choice to develop altruistic habits
*keep your home up to date- it will need to be spiffed up when you sell anyway, and you might as well enjoy the upgrades while living there