{"id":8575,"date":"2015-01-08T16:31:42","date_gmt":"2015-01-08T20:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.wordpress.anywhere.re\/?p=8575"},"modified":"2026-02-11T15:08:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T15:08:06","slug":"7-ways-to-combat-clutter-in-the-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/century21.com\/real-estate-blog\/7-ways-to-combat-clutter-in-the-new-year\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways to Combat Clutter in the New Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

The New Year is the time for a fresh start.\u00a0<\/span>It brings a feeling of starting over, and an opportunity to improve all areas of your life. In the New Year, take some time to complete projects you\u2019ve been putting off for months. You can create an even better home for you and your family by decluttering and organizing your home.<\/p>\n

Follow these tips for easy and quick ways to de-clutter your home.<\/p>\n

1. Keep things at arms reach: <\/strong>Keep items you use daily somewhere where they can be easily reached, whether that\u2019s in a basket, on a shelf, or in a cabinet. Store everything that is used sparingly on a higher shelf or in the garage or attic. It will be easier to find what you need when you need it.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Add shelves: <\/strong>If your home is cluttered adding more furniture won\u2019t help. Instead of adding a bookshelf or desk, add wall shelving.\u00a0 You\u2019ll have room for books, picture frames, paperwork, and even a television without cluttering your home with more furniture.<\/p>\n

3. 12-12-12 Challenge: <\/strong>This challenge comes from BecomingMinimalist.com<\/a>, and is a simple project to add to your routine. Clean and organize by choosing 12 items to throw away, 12 items to donate, and 12 to return to a proper place in your home.\u00a0 This helps you organize, declutter, and give to a good cause all at the same time!<\/p>\n

4. Garage storage:<\/strong> Make your garage your main storage area. Use old dressers and other furniture to store seasonal items and items you don\u2019t use daily. Paint the furniture the same color to create a unified look.<\/p>\n

5. Get rid of broken items:<\/strong> There\u2019s no point in keeping items that are broken or unused, they\u2019re just taking up precious space in your home. If you haven\u2019t used it or gotten it fixed in the past six months, you probably never will. Throw it out or donate it to make room for something new.<\/p>\n

6. Use things up:<\/strong> It\u2019s a habit to save special items for special occasions, whether it\u2019s fancy bath soap or an expensive spice. Stop saving these things for the right time, use them and enjoy them now. Use what you have before you buy something new to help keep clutter at bay.<\/p>\n

7. Deal with one room at a time: <\/strong>Take it step by step. Organize and declutter one room at a time, makes it easier to focus on the task at hand. If you try to juggle too many rooms at once, it may never get done.<\/p>\n

Go through these tasks every few months to help maintain an organized home. A decluttered home can give you and your family peace of mind \u2013 and room for something new.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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