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From Aloha to a Lot of Stuff
  • If you want to paint a pattern on a wall, use a projector to beam the template or silhouette onto the painting surface.
  • You can create tiled flooring without tearing out old carpet. Simply tile sheets of plywood and install them over the carpet. Then, you can change out the pattern or remove it entirely whenever you like.
  • If you have a lot of trophies, keep the ones that really mean something and let the other ones go.
  • Cribs are made for babies. If your baby's fully-grown, get rid of her crib.
  • If you have more than one of the same item in a group of collectibles, get rid of the duplicates and only keep the best of the best.
From So Many Books, So Little Storage
  • If you have athletic equipment you don't use, sell it or donate it.
  • Books are made to be read. Once you've given a book a read, let it go. You can donate books to the local library, a school or charity, or you can sell them and buy new titles.
  • If you clean out a storage area like a bookshelf, purge enough to leave yourself extra space for future storage.
  • Cheap keepsakes like carnival booby prizes may remind you of happy times, but your memories are just as sweet - and they take up a whole lot less space.
  • If you're still holding onto your grown children's baby clothes, get rid of them. They don't fit anymore and they're out of style.
  • If you need space for overnight guests and have limited space, a trundle bed might be worth the investment. It provides sleeping space for two but takes up minimal space when it's not in use.
  • Make the most of a window seat by creating storage space underneath the cushion.
From Thanks for the Memories
  • Books are made to be read. If you haven't taken a peek at them in a year, sell them or donate them to charity.
  • Childhood collections like baseball cards may be valuable. If you haven't added to your collection for awhile, it's time to sell it off and cash in.
  • Computer technology is constantly changing. As you upgrade your systems, make sure you discard your outdated hardware and software. Sell it or donate it to a school or charity.
  • If you have a collection of similar items, like records, which once belonged to a departed loved one, save the memories by displaying only a few treasured items from the set. Donate or sell the rest.

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