Summer’s the Time to Declutter

Summer is the perfect time to organize your home. Everyone has messy closets, garages and cluttered areas. With a bit of organization, we can control the clutter and make it stop controlling us. Here are a few tips:

- Evaluate.

Go into each room and ask yourself these questions: What is the purpose of this room? Then, evaluate the items in each room and ask the same questions. Look at each closet, cabinet and piece of furniture and decide if it belongs there or not. If not, where does it belong and should anything be brought in to replace it.

- Purge.

Go through each room and take everything out of the closets, drawers, etc. Place everything where you can see it and take an honest look at it. When was the last time you wore that dress. When did you last use that item? If you need it and you’ll use it, put it away - right now. If you haven’t used in in the past year donate it or throw it away.

- Get rid of it.

Get three large bags or boxes for each room. Label them “sell,” “give away,” and “trash.” Now, go through all those things you’ve decided to get rid of and put them in the correct box. Then dispose of them.

- Put them away.

Get help from your family and put everything away in its proper place.

You are now clutter-free. Isn’t it great?