LIST OF TIPS FOR HOME CULLING | KRD Equity Release

Sort your mess — whether it's toys, books, or clothes – into four piles when eliminating. That entails deciding whether it should be discarded, sold or given away, returned to its original location, or stored elsewhere.

Allow yourself 5 minutes per day to sort.
Every day, fill a garbage bag and give away one item.
To find clothing pieces to get rid of, try the Hanger Experiment: put all of your clothes backwards on hangers. Return an item to the closet with the hanger facing the correct direction after you've worn it. You'll have a clear picture of which clothes you may readily remove after six months.
Make a list of places/areas to declutter in your home, starting with the easiest.
Take the 12-12-12 Challenge: Find 12 things to throw away, 12 things to donate, and 12 things to keep.
Challenge yourself to live on less and see what you can learn from it.
Purchase storage bins that will fit under the bed and on top of the cabinets.
Papers should be kept in folders, and little items should be kept in zip lock bags.
When it comes to decluttering, consider hiring "pod style" storage.

DECLUTTERING EVERY ROOM

Decluttering the kitchen

Start with pots, pans, and containers when cleaning your kitchen - toss out any chipped or cracked crockery, as well as any pots or pans with broken handles, toss out any plastic containers without lids, and organise your pantry three times a year. Check cans for use-by dates, wash containers, and sort them. "Everything has to be reachable."

Decluttering your bedroom

Begin decluttering your wardrobes by hanging just seasonal clothing in your closet. If your built-ins don't have enough shelves, buy storage solutions that fit within the closet and compartmentalise large drawers so your nicest lingerie is kept separate from sports bras and other items.

Toy decluttering in the family room

Assist your children in putting their toys away when they've finished playing with them by providing them with convenient storage options. Small children must use two hands to put things away, so containers without lids are required.

Decluttering the bathroom

When it comes to clearing away shampoos, soaps, shower gels, discarded make-up, and other items from shelves and cupboards, start by pulling everything out and getting rid of everything that isn't in use. Look for storage options that will allow you to see your merchandise simply.