De-cluttering

[lark]

1. It definitely takes ongoing committment to de-clutter.

7 years ago we decided to remodel the house and install porcelain tile floors, added some crown molding to 2 room, removing the popcorn from all the ceilings and redoing the middle bathroom, along with a complete paint job. We also got new den furniture at the same time. So we had to get rid of the old furniture and decided this was the time to declutter. We ordered one of those large dumpsters and filled it up 3 times. I was literally amazed at all the stuff we had once we started having to move it around and decide what to keep and what was not needed. I sold & gave away over 300 books but kept all the really good ones, got rid of 50 pairs of shoes between me and hubs, and pobably 30 hats too. We still have a few things in boxes from then - like some pictures we need to go through and decide which to hang and if there's any to get rid of. We now take small areas and declutter. Last week we cleaned out our medicine closet and a few months ago we did the linen closet. Next will be the drawers in the kitchen & dining room.

Good luck with this committment. I bet you feel lighter as you progress.