12 Tips for Decluttering in the New Year
Norm Kotoch
December 12th, 2022
One of the top New Year’s resolutions each year is to reduce, reuse and recycle. For many, the start of a new year means an opportunity to declutter and rethink the use of items and space.
Below, we share a few ways to reassess your storage needs, with some of our favorite tips to help you in the year ahead.
1. Put Decorations Away
The holiday season officially comes to a close as you clean up the confetti from your New Year’s Eve party, and dispose of this year’s tree.
Pull down strings of lights and pack away décor for more space in each room. A few considerations as you store:
- Pack and store fragile Christmas bulbs with care.
- Take your time as you pack up storage bins to ensure you’re making the most of your space.
- If there were lights or other decor items you didn’t use this year, donate them so they don’t take up more space in your home.
>>> Related Resource: 5 Ways to Better Store Holiday Decorations
2. Make a List of the Year’s Big Moments
Will you make a significant change this year? Whether it’s a new house or a new job, each comes with its own checklist of items to consider.
Dive into these resources to help you tackle each simply:
- Prep, Pack, Move & Store: A Complete Moving Guide [Ebook]
- 3 Self-Storage Solutions for Your Out-of-State Move
- 6 Ways to Get Organized in the New Year
3. Think Through the Seasons
Each season has its own set of items to store and considerations to keep your home organized well. In preparation, read through the following resources:
- 3 Ways to Create More Room in Your Garage this Fall
- 5 Tips to Survive Summer Heat While Moving
- How to Declutter Your Home for the Holidays
- 4 Ways to Organize Winter Weather Essentials
4. Assess Room Space
The simplest way to create more space is to get creative with what you already have. Take a walk through your home, and think through each setup in a new way. How could items shift or move to create more space in your home as a whole?
A few blog posts to spark your creativity:
What storage or home organization needs do you have this year? Share in the comment section below.
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