After many years of buying and collecting things, you're at a loss as to how to get everything organized and kept safe. Add to this the accumulated belongings of the other members of the family. The good news is that there are easy ways to deal with this without having to resort to a major house renovation which may take off a big bulk from your limited household budget.
The first thing to do is to inspect each room and square inch of your home, including the floors, walls, and the ceilings. There might be a blank wall in your living room where you can mount shelves to neatly display selected family photos and your precious collections. Or perhaps you could use a blank corner in your bedroom where a stack of plastic cases can be placed to keep clothes, shoes, bags, stationery, or just about anything that could fit in there.
Another space-saving idea is to make use of double-duty furniture. Look for beds with drawers at the base to keep linens, clothes, books, or toys. As an alternative to a plain coffee table, you might want to use an ottoman that has a built-in compartment. Not only does it serve as additional seating when the need arises, it likewise functions as a keeper for music CDs or DVDs, extra pillows, or magazines.
Sort all your things according to those that you wish to keep and dispose of. Put them in separate containers appropriately labeled for easy reference. You can sell stuff for disposal by holding a rummage sale preferably during weekends when most people are just home. Remember to make the announcement one week or several days in advance for the benefit of the interest buyers. One more alternative is to sell the items online through social networking sites or via web-based buy and sell or auction sites.
For things that you just can't give up easily but can't be accommodated in your home due to limited room available, self storage facilities can be your best bet. Consider these storage space solutions as the extension of your home where you can keep important things that you don't use too often. Examples are seasonal home decorations, special-occasion clothes, or any item that holds a sentimental value to you and your family.
The first thing to do is to inspect each room and square inch of your home, including the floors, walls, and the ceilings. There might be a blank wall in your living room where you can mount shelves to neatly display selected family photos and your precious collections. Or perhaps you could use a blank corner in your bedroom where a stack of plastic cases can be placed to keep clothes, shoes, bags, stationery, or just about anything that could fit in there.
Another space-saving idea is to make use of double-duty furniture. Look for beds with drawers at the base to keep linens, clothes, books, or toys. As an alternative to a plain coffee table, you might want to use an ottoman that has a built-in compartment. Not only does it serve as additional seating when the need arises, it likewise functions as a keeper for music CDs or DVDs, extra pillows, or magazines.
Sort all your things according to those that you wish to keep and dispose of. Put them in separate containers appropriately labeled for easy reference. You can sell stuff for disposal by holding a rummage sale preferably during weekends when most people are just home. Remember to make the announcement one week or several days in advance for the benefit of the interest buyers. One more alternative is to sell the items online through social networking sites or via web-based buy and sell or auction sites.
For things that you just can't give up easily but can't be accommodated in your home due to limited room available, self storage facilities can be your best bet. Consider these storage space solutions as the extension of your home where you can keep important things that you don't use too often. Examples are seasonal home decorations, special-occasion clothes, or any item that holds a sentimental value to you and your family.
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