As part of my annual series about downsizing or decluttering by selling, here is another method to consider: second-hand stores. Today I’m sharing three of the most common: consignment shops, pawn shops and thrift shops. Each venue is unique with what it can offer. Equally important is understanding the entire selling process, from what …
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What if you could sell roomfuls of things without having to pack, load, unload…and then possibly do all of this yet again for the things that didn’t sell? Sound good? Then grab a seat because an estate sale may be just the ticket for you! It’s one more option for reducing your stuff when you …
How an Estate Sale Moves Everything (But the Kitchen Sink!) Read More »
When you decide to release what you no longer need, use or love in your home, you’ve taken the first essential step towards decluttering for a better you! But now, what will you do with those things? There are four possible actions you can take: sell, donate, gift and dispose. Each approach warrants a deeper …
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What will become of all the possessions we have accumulated over our lifetime? With Minimalism in vogue these days, Swedish Death Cleaning, or “Döstädning”, has rapidly garnered interest all over the world. It’s not a new Swedish phenomenon. And despite the ominous sounding name, it is not just about cleaning or dusting before one dies. …
Swedish Death Cleaning: A Savvy Celebration of Life (Really!) Read More »
Most would agree that we have too many things. But how does this happen? And why does it feel difficult to declutter excess items? Let’s explore 3 common reasons…or what I call “clutter triggers”…as to why we accumulate too much. Knowing how we got here will make the decluttering easier to tackle. And equally important: …
The advantages of decluttering….well, aren’t they obvious? On the surface, yes: less stuff to deal with…boom! But have you ever realized how insidious clutter really is? It’s more than just having too much physical stuff in your home. In fact, it negatively impacts your life in many other ways, including your health, your relationships and …
