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Best Times to Clear Clutter

The best times to clear clutter are between September (after the kids are back in school) through early November before the holidays, and in January and February.

Don't wait till the spring to clear your clutter.

Many people confuse spring cleaning with clutter-clearing. Clearing clutter takes time, and wouldn't you want to spend your spring-time outdoors rather than in your house clearing clutter? Cleaning and clearing are two different activities. You clean house after you remove clutter. If you gradually clear your clutter during the fall and winter, spring cleaning is a snap.

Selling or moving in the spring is already very stressful and time-consuming. There is enough to do without adding clutter-clearing to your list. Waiting till spring will cost you dearly. Running out of time before moving day can cost you more than frayed nerves. Moving clutter runs an extra $5 -$100 per item. It adds up! Start clearing your clutter at least by January doing a little bit a week, and by spring, your sale or move will be much easier.

Better yet, start clearing your clutter in the fall before the holidays. It will make your holidays less stressful or costly. Some advantages are:

1. Make room for the holiday decorations and guests
2. Save money by finding gifts instead of buying more
3. Make money for the holidays by selling clutter on the Internet
4. Receive tax benefit by donating what others will appreciate
5. Start the New Year clutter-clear. Imagine that!

I can hear you now...there's no time! Take something off your calendar and make the time. It's important. You don't have to attack your clutter for days if you start early during the colder months. Instead "putter through your clutter" fifteen minutes a day or a couple hours a week. It's not torture if you pace yourself over time.

Clearing Clutter is a treasure hunt. You find things you love, decide what to keep, and make room for what you treasure. You don't have to have all the answers before you start. You become mentally clear as you clear your clutter from your home.

Clear your clutter in the fall and winter and you can fill your holidays, New Year or new home with more clarity, comfort and control.