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Step 1
Cleaning out the clutter in your home can be an overwhelming chore. The more living space you have and the longer the time at one place the bigger this project will be. Create a plan and get the your family members involved, especially where their impute is greatly needed. Plan on spending at least one day per room. Or do one small and one large room in one day.
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Step 2
You will need a few large boxes or totes to help with decluttering. Make up 1 box for Keep stuff, 1 for Trash, 1 for Pass on, and 1 for Unsure items. In the room at hand, start in the closest and drawers then move throughout the room. If the category boxes become full make up another one. But remember you are trying to get rid of stuff, so there should be more Pass on boxes.
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Step 3
I have a One Year Rule: If it have some been used in over a year it is time to go. If you have not gotten it fixed, haven't used it for that long you probably will not. With clothing, use the 2 Seasons Rule. If a pair of shorts were not worn last summer and at the end of this summer still not worn, it's time to pass them on.
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Step 4
Throw away items that are broken, missing pieces or items that have seen better days. Any items that are still useable pass on to other people. Having a garage sale would get you some money for you items. But if you don't want to hassle with having one at least bag the stuff up and take to a thrift store. Donating used items is a tax deduction, but I'm not sure how it is calculated.
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Step 5
Organize the items left in your place. Everything should have a useful, efficient space. If needed, look into getting baskets and containers, or shelving units to better store your items.
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Step 6
You homes' closets and other storages spaces should be decluttered at least once, maybe twice a year. Each room in your living space should be decluttered every one to two months. Another decluttering rule is when you buy a new item remove something you do not needed or use.
