Declutter in 4 Steps

Use our simple process to clean up and organize your home.

Cleaning out the closet
 

Step 1: Throw it Out

As Southerners, we don’t like to let things go gently―especially if they’re sentimental. But, when a household item has reached its end, it’s okay to say good-bye. It can even be a therapeutic process. Cracked ceramic pots, water-damaged straw baskets, punctured and deflated basketballs and the like should go into the dumpster. Make space for new memories.

NextStep 2: Recycle or Reuse

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