Less Stuff Means More Space

 

There are two ways to lessen the amount of items in your home.

 

1. Declutter
2. Be Selective When You Buy

 

Now, if you are anything like me, this can be very hard but you will be surprised how getting rid of just a few items can open up your space. To help you on your way, I have compiled a list of great ideas for helping you declutter your small space.

 

Be prepared - some items will be thrown out and others will be sold or donated. Get a bag and/or box for each.

 

Go for the easy stuff - when you look around there will be items that you know you don't want anymore or areas you know are full things that have to go. Starting here will get the wheels turning and will make getting rid of the harder stuff a bit more easy.

 

If it doesn't have a place, find one, if you can't, get rid of it.

 

Organizingmoms.com suggests you pick a number and get rid of at least that many items.

 

When buying new items use the 1 for 1 rule (or even better, the 2 for 1 rule). This means for every new item you get, get rid of one. Specifically for smaller items such as clothing. If you buy a new shirt, toss a ratty old one.

 

Get rid of appliances you use only once or twice a year and can be replaced by a different item that is used more.

 

Go through your clothes and decide what you really want to keep. If you can't remember the last time you wore it, get rid of it. If the last 5 times your tried it on it ended up on the floor, toss it. If you don't feel good in it, get it gone. If it has a hole or stain, trash it.

 

To go with the previous point, try hanging your clothes in the closet with the hangers flipped, every time you wear an item replace the hanger as you would normally. At the end of a year go through the items and get rid of the clothes you have not worn.

 

 

 

If you forgot you had it just toss it.

 

Download paper manuals and save them on a tablet, phone or computer.

 

Limit the amount of hangers in all of your closets. That way if you don't have a hanger you know you need to ditch something.

 

For books, if you have read it then give it away. If it has been collecting dust for a year, get rid of it.

 

If you have any ideas to help readers declutter, share below!

Check out our article on where to bring unwanted treasures!