Helpful tips for getting your home in order, simplifying storage and removing clutter.

The first problem that usually needs to be addressed when de-cluttering your home is the "Too Much Stuff" syndrome. Organizing your belongings will be easier if you remove those items you no longer need or use. Don't be afraid to get rid of things from time to time. I recommend you consider having a yard sale or maybe donating unused items to a worthy charity.

Have a box of markers and stickers handy to label prices as you go. Begin the de-cluttering process slowly. Start small with a drawer or a shelf.

Take each item out, asking yourself the following series of questions:

• Does this add value to my life?

• When was the last time I used it?

• Do I have duplicates of this item?

• Does it need to be repaired? Is it worth repairing?

• Could someone else use it, or is it junk?

• If I am going to keep it, does it belong here?

As you go through this process in each room in your home have handy a number of boxes labeled with the following:

• Donations/Giveaway

• Consignment (Lots of money can be made from your old belongings.)

• Repair

• Doesn't belong here

• Trash

• Undecided

Immediately after you have finished, take the repair and donation boxes out to the car and be sure to place them in the front seat, not the trunk where they could languish for quite some time.

De-cluttering is an ongoing process, so make it easier by following the "In and Out" rule. Each time you bring in something new, force yourself to get rid of something old.

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