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From Drowning in Debris
  • If you have a special hobby like scuba diving that requires that you have a lot of equipment, go through it every six months and get rid of the items that are outdated or unused.
  • Gift wrap is made to be used. If it's sitting in a box and you haven't used it in a year, toss it out.
  • Go through your collection of videotapes and DVDs every six months. Toss, donate or sell the ones you're not using.
  • Favorite collectibles that can't seem to find a display place in your home have outworn their welcome. Sell them or donate them.
  • Pare down your collection of stuffed animals and give the extras to a charity or hospital where children can enjoy them.
From This Little Piggy Went Away
  • Autographed sports items like baseballs and basketballs are great, but if they're just lying around unused, save only one or two valuable ones and sell or donate the others.
  • Theme collectibles have a tendency to take on a life of their own. If you're hanging onto theme items like pig curios or cow salt and pepper shakers, sell or donate most of them and keep only a couple of the ones you really love.
  • You can double the usefulness of existing office furniture by adding onto the desk space with plywood or pre-made shelving.
  • Believe it or not, black paint can add a dynamic design element to a room if it's used with complementary colors.
From Friends Don't Let Friends Keep Leisure Suits
  • If you have art you aren't displaying, give it or sell it to someone who will enjoy it.
  • If a room has spacious, interestingly-shaped walls, they can hand bold color. Give these rooms a dash of panache with rich paint choices and lush fabrics.
  • If you sell things from home, organize your home office and your sales materials so that you can see these items. Efficiency in the office will translate into increased sales.
  • Costumes that you only wear once a year should be recycled or stored away where they aren't cluttering up the storage space you use for everyday living.
  • Seating can also double as storage. If you need seating and lack storage, find furniture that can do double-duty.
From Everything and the Kitchen Sink
  • If a beloved relative has given you an item you don't use, pass the love along by donating or selling the item to someone who can really enjoy it.
  • Family heirlooms like dishes are meant to be used. If you're not using them, give them to another family member who will enjoy them.
  • If you want to upgrade your kitchen or bathroom by installing a new sink, make sure the item is an improvement on the old one. If it isn't, get rid of it.
  • Be sure to purge toxic chemicals once every six months and dispose of them at an appropriate disposal facility.

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