Reclaiming Space in Your Home

Most of us are guilty of under-using the space we have available to us in our homes. The reason is, we tend to use at least some of that space to hold items that are not needed, wanted, or in use. This may be collectibles, it could be appliances that we have replaced or that we plan to repair, or any other thing. In many cases it is simply furniture that just doesn’t seem to ‘fit in’ anywhere in the home. For some people, the ‘clutter’ consists mainly of shoes and clothes and for others it may be craft items or cherished keepsakes.

Some people scatter this ‘clutter’ throughout their homes and others locate it in a single place. In addition to closets and other hidden areas clutter is often kept in the basement, the attic or garage, or even in a spare bedroom. But for most of us, there eventually comes a time when we need every square inch of space that our house can provide. And when that time comes, it is only natural to look for ways to reclaim these under-used spaces.

Begin By Sorting

You obviously need to empty out the space in order to reclaim it, and the first step to doing that is sorting through the things you have stored in that area. You will need to decide if the items in the space are things you want to keep, sell, donate, or trash. It’s a good idea to designate a box for each category. You may also want to designate a box for things you are not sure about. Keep in mind that if you don’t love the item and if it doesn’t truly serve a purpose, you probably do not need it.

After the space is cleared out you can more easily see what you will need to do to prepare the room for your new planned use. A fresh coat of paint can make a huge difference. Add a throw rug and a new window treatment and your space will look completely different.

Have a Garage Sale

A garage sale is a great way to earn some money toward the expenses of that new space. Sale the items you don’t want and then you can donate the rest. In fact, to make things even easier, at the end of your garage sale you can call 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, the junk removal Dunwoody residents rely on for being kind and helpful to the neighborhood community. The team of expert haulers will load the garage sale leftovers and donate the goods to local charities. They will even sweep the area clean before leaving your place of residence. In the end you earn some money and help the local community too – plus, you reclaim some much needed space in your home.