Your home should be a sanctuary, a place you can retreat to and unwind. It’s hard to relax when there’s clutter in every inch of your space. If you haven’t seen the top of your dresser or your kitchen countertops in some time, it’s time to declutter and organize.
Not only does clutter take up space in your home, it can dampen your brain’s ability to focus and make decisions.
Keep reading to find our tips on how to remove junk from your home and restore balance in your brain.
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Donate Things You Don’t Use Anymore
It’s time to do away with the piles of clothing you have in your closet from 1999. You’re not going to be wearing those JNCO jeans again, so donate them to someone who might.
If your child hasn’t played with their fidget toys since they were in grade school, donate them. The same goes for all those onesies and baby blankets you have stuffed away in storage. Keep one or two items with the most sentimental value and donate the rest to people who can breathe new life into them.
You can also drop off furniture and home furnishings that you no longer use. A local charity will gladly accept your old sofas, appliances, and textiles as long as they’re in good condition.
Sell Items to Make a Buck or Two
If the thought of donating your expensive goods makes you cringe, why not try selling them? Selling will help you make a quick buck and will keep your old items out of the landfill.
The internet has made selling our old junk a much easier process. Chances are there are online garage sale websites local to your community. Try posting your goods on these websites as well as places like Facebook Marketplace.
If you’re not so technologically inclined, hold a real face-to-face garage sale. Ask your tech-savvy friends for help advertising your sale online. Don’t forget to put up signs in your neighborhood, too.
Pull Out the Big Guns
If your home hasn’t seen a vacuum or feather duster this century, you may need to pull out the big guns. A local junk removal service will be a godsend. The folks you hire will take all of your old junk — er, treasures — off of your hands and you won’t have to lift a finger.
Be sure to do your research to find the best junk removal company, though. Look for options that will sort your items for you to ensure you’re not adding to more landfill waste. The best companies will take what’s recyclable where it needs to go and what’s trash to the dumpster.
Tidy Your Home and Remove Junk Today
We hope our blog has helped you see how easy it can be to remove junk from your home. While it can be an arduous task, you’ll be so thankful when it’s done.
Keep reading our blogs for more home improvement tips to make your space more beautiful.
