If you’re like many homeowners, your home is probably full of items that don’t see much use and are merely taking up space. Thankfully, clearing them out can be easy. From devising an organizational system to renting a storage unit, here are a few simple strategies for decluttering. 

3 Tips for Decluttering Your Home 

1. Ensure Everything Has a Place 

Keep clutter from piling up by putting items away as soon as you’re done with them. Whenever you get the mail, for example, sort it immediately. Toss the mailings you don’t need and set aside important letters in their designated file folder, shelf, or drawer.

The same goes for toys, clothing, dishes, and virtually every belonging your family uses on a daily basis. Make sure every item has a home, and then instruct those in your household to keep items in their proper place when not in use. 

2. Tackle One Room at a Time 

Instead of trying to declutter the whole house in a single day, take it one room at a time. Breaking up large tasks into smaller chores and then tackling them one by one keeps even the biggest jobs from overwhelming you.

Divide the contents of each room into three categories: keep, get rid of, and save for later. Then, find a “home” for each item you want to keep, and donate, toss, or sell the belongings you want to get rid of. Finally, reevaluate the items in the “save for later” pile, and decide whether to keep or get rid of each one. 

3. Rent a Storage Unit 

As you go through each room in your home, the “save for later” pile will accumulate a lot of items that you don’t actually want to get rid of but have nowhere to keep. In this case, consider getting a storage unit. A reputable facility can keep all those rarely used items safe until you need them.

Once you’ve finished decluttering your home, box up the things you want to save and take them to HHC Mini Warehouses in Dalton, GA. With four convenient locations, this self-storage facility has room for all the belongings that your home doesn’t. Since 1986, families across northwest Georgia have relied on them for secure storage for everything from boats and RVs to china and furniture. To learn more about their storage services, visit their website or call (706) 278-0333.