You know it! Decluttering is something that most of us hate to do! Really... how did your home get cluttered in the first place? But it is something that needs to be done, especially when you are planning to sell your home. You're moving anyway, so why not start early and streamline your belongings to make your move lighter and easier?
I read a great tip on www.FlyLady.net called the the 27 Fling Boogie. It works like this— take a garbage bag and walk through your house and throw away 27 items. Once you've collected 27 items, close the bag without looking back into it and pitch it! Next, take an empty box and collect 27 items to give away. Once the box is full, take it straight to the car so you won't be tempted to rescue any items later. The rule of thumb to follow is, if you have two of any item, you only keep one. And while doing this job, you must sing "Please Release Me, Let Me Go"— sung from the stuff's point of view.
Keep in mind though, if you're short on time and plan to list your house soon you may need to get rid of more than 27 items at a time. Nonetheless, it's a great exercise we all can do to get rid of clutter and keep things under control.
Imelda Smith
Home Staging Design Consultant
visit my website at www.imeldasmithhomestaging.com
