Decluttering the house can be highly satisfying. I know it doesn’t sound like fun, but it can really make the space feel more inviting and often time, bigger. You don’t need to do the entire house at once, and here are a few things to keep in mind:

Junk Drawer(s)

Taking 15 minutes to clean out any catch-all drawers can feel particularly good. Maybe they’re overflowing with stuff and you’re always having to dig around every time you’re looking for something, or perhaps they’ve become so full of clutter, you don’t even remember what’s in there. Whatever the case, emptying out those drawers, sorting through the contents, getting rid of what you don’t need, and reassembling, is a quick but rewarding project. You might find some things you’ve been looking for, while also making those places more functional.

Your Work-From-Home Desk

With so many people still working from home at least part of the time, the work-from-home desk space deserves a look. It’s easy for our desk to collect clutter, but this can be distracting and ultimately make us less productive. Wrapping up your day with a quick cleanout of your desk can set you up for success in the days ahead. Empty out your drawers, clean off the surface completely, sort through your wires and charging stations, and give everything a good wipe down. Starting out your workday with a fresh, clean workspace makes this little cleanup worth the effort.

The Pantry

Many homeowners have built up quite a collection in their pantries. Whether you have a designated pantry room or are simply filling up your kitchen cabinets, going through all those staples, checking the expiration dates, and reorganizing can help you make the most of what you have. When our pantries get disorganized, it’s easy to forget about things we’ve already purchased and add them to our grocery list. Then we end up with multiple boxes of the same thing taking up space that we don’t really have. Giving your pantry a good tidying will help you better utilize the space, and it will make cooking more efficient too.

The Storage Room

Maybe you have an attic or basement that functions as your storage room or perhaps it’s just a hallway closet. Wherever your storage space is, this is a project that homeowners should consider making a routine throughout the year. Storage spaces can quickly become dumping grounds for all the things we don’t know what to do with. When we do that, we’re taking up valuable space from the things we actually need to find a place for. Spend some time going through those areas, get rid of the things that need to go, and set up an organizational system to give things a better home. With just a little effort, you can maximize your storage space no matter how big or small.

If you’d like to talk more about decluttering, or if there’s something else I can be of assistance with, please get in touch. I’m always happy to help.