Closet

Conquering Closet Clutter Once and For All

Laine Hardman can be reached at [email protected], 703-401-4829 or https://tidyupnow.com.

We all have that all-purpose closet that has become our dumping ground for everything from high school yearbooks to grandma’s tea set. We know those holiday decorations are in there somewhere, but there is too much clutter on top of them to get at them easily. (Or, very often, we can’t even remember what is in there!)

Although it may seem daunting, cleaning out a closet will save you time formerly spent looking for lost items and give you the sense of accomplishment that comes with conquering your clutter. So, now that you know you are going to tackle the closet, put aside a couple of hours, make a plan, and stick to it. Use the following steps to get that closet in shape.

Sort and Purge

First, pull everything out of the closet.

Separate and arrange contents by category and type. For example, balls, gloves, bats and bases.

Laine Hardman can be reached at [email protected], 703-401-4829 or https://tidyupnow.com.

Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions I receive from clients about how to clear out our houses without filling up our landfills.

What can I do with all these books, DVDs, and CDs?

Schools often have used book sales to benefit their PTA and would be happy to take used books off your hands. If you’re in Alexandria, you can donate books for the George Mason Elementary school’s book fair through Sarah Goldstein. Mount Vernon Community School just launched their Alexandria Book Shelf in the front lobby which enables kids to take as many free books as they want. You can contact the PTA for information about how to donate your used books.

Books, CDs, and DVDs can also be donated to your local library to be placed in circulation or, more often, to be sold at book sales. If you’re in Alexandria, contact your branch’s Friends of the Library. It is helpful to the library if you call ahead of time with information on the materials, the amount of the materials, and the estimated time of the drop off.

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