If you haven’t been keeping track of what items are collecting dust in your home, now is a great time to clean them out. While you’re doing your spring cleaning for the new year, you might find all these little things you want to hold onto. The question is: what should you keep and what should you toss? Whether it’s clothes, furniture or old documents, JunkStart Junk Removal wants to help homeowners decide what items should stay and what they can get rid of.
Has It Reached The End Of Its Lifespan?
How long have you had this item? Is it even still good or valid? Check those documents and paperwork that you’ve been holding onto. Utility bills and invoices can take up space in your closet or attic. If you still have documents from decades ago, shred them and recycle those scraps.
Most things in your home can only last for so long. These things can break and fall apart over time and it can be hard to keep reusing them. If you find yourself holding onto an old item for sentimental reasons, consider other ways you can hold its memory. If it can no longer serve its original purpose, you should find a new way to use it or toss it.
How Often Do You Use It?
Have you ever thought “I should throw this away, but what if I need it someday?” If you rarely used it, what are the chances you’re going to need it again soon?
Tossing away items that you never see yourself using is a great way to clear up space in your home. We might have a nifty gadget or a fancy piece of clothing that we thought we’d need to use one day but never have. Maybe you even got it on sale and there was no way you could pass the chance up on that item. If you don’t use that item regularly enough, it may be time to get rid of it.
Can You Repurpose It?
If you’re doing a routine attic cleaning, you may find a lot of old things you’d love to keep and reuse. There are many DIY decorations and tools that you can use to repurpose some of those items that are laying around your home. If you can’t bring yourself to throw away something, ask yourself if you can give it a new life. This could also be a fun project for you and your family to do.
Some common repurposing techniques are:
- Turning old clothes into quilts or blankets
- Painting jars or containers to use as vases or decoration
- Taking photos of sentimental items and creating a photo album
You don’t always have to throw away clutter. You may find a new way to treasure it by repurposing your items.
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JunkStart Junk Removal Can Help With Your Estate Cleanout
It can be hard to clean out a home if there are a lot of big items or furniture to get rid of. If you’re looking for junk and trash removal, Junkstart Junk Removal can help! We provide services that get your home cleaned up for any occasion. Contact us today for a consultation!