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Staging helps sell homes - NWI.com

Rinomato offered these tips for staging a home: * Visit model homes and examine shelter magazines for inexpensive decorating ideas ... Declutter every room to make it look larger. Get rid of family pictures, trophies, knickknacks. Closets and drawers ...

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Clean Up Gadget Clutter and Reduce Energy Use This ... - TMCnet

... COMTEX) -- Just as the ritual of spring cleaning inspires homeowners to clean, declutter and organize, iGo, a leading provider of eco-friendly power management devices and universal chargers, offers solutions to keep homes, and the environment ...

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Renting self-storage space a brisk business - AsiaOne

... individuals are primarily people who have valuable things (monetary as well as sentimental value) that they want to keep, but just don't have space for in their homes, or who want to declutter down to a more zen-like lifestyle. 'There are also ...

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Clean sweep - Time Out New York

There’s no place like homes The most important of all: “All items that deserve to be in your office space deserve homes,” Boren says. Group the items in broad enough categories (such as reference books, personal goods) so you can easily decide ...

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Save Money and Space by Reusing Magazines - Associated Content

We've all got a stack (or ten) of glossy magazines piled up somewhere in our homes. Maybe you held on to magazines in preparation for a new ... With these tips, you'll declutter, save money, and make those old magazines useful all over again.

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Staging helps sell home - Houston Chronicle

Rinomato offered these tips for staging a home: —Visit model homes and examine shelter magazines for inexpensive decorating ideas ... Declutter every room to make it look larger. Get rid of family pictures, trophies, knickknacks. Closets and ...

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Declutter Homes Questions asked

Resolved Question: Need good sites to declutter and how to help a hoarder let go of there items.?

I have posted an other question about this friend who is being kicked out of his place by the 15th. I need to helop him and not sure how to start. We are having a city wide garage sale in my town. i am 30 minutes from his town. But can maybe have a yard sale at his home as well. With Hoarders does anyone know if he will flip or how to handle this sort of thing? Thanks for ideas. more

Resolved Question: how can i organize and declutter my home and sort things out effectively?

hi everyone~ok i have been ignoring the clutter and disorganization that i live in,i am trying to make a start,but when i do nothing seems to change,any efective ideas advice or motivation much appreciated. i live in an old house which is my parents that needs so much repair,so itend to have clothes in suitcases,and piles of stuff everywhere,i am going to sort out the clothes by getting them done in the laundrete because im so overwhelmed with stuff even when they come back they have no place,i am on a limited income and cant completely fix up the house and remodel it,any cheap ideas,another big clutter problem is piles of magazines and newspapers i keep them for reference as i am interested in the beauty industry,i have no place to store them,i just cant cope with everything i have piles of bags with stuff and no where to put them i got in a bad rut,i also have stuff belong to my parents that i cant throw out as they are sentimental but they are adding to the clutter,if anyone has any thoughts on how i can tackle or get out of this please thank you more

Resolved Question: How to live on less, save more money?

This might be helpful. This is for those who are trying to get through the reccession. To do this on a long term basis, decrease all unnessecary expenses. Instead of driving, carpool, walk, ride a bicycle or take public transportation. (1)Take a look around your house or apartment. Go through every room and get rid of the things you don't need. Your stress levels will plummet as you enter into clutter free rooms for the first time. Declutter! Sell all of your unwanted items to a thrift store (You keep landfills free of rubbish and you save more money). By selling your unwanted items to thrift stores, it aslso helps those businesses get revenue. Keep them to the the essentials (You need food, water and shelter to survive). (2)Closets:Clear out all of your closets. Ten outfits of clothing is plenty for one person. Sell all unused clothing to a thrift store (as well as closet hangers). It saves space and time for packing if you are planning to travel. (3)Food. Buy food in bulk. It lasts longer, you save more money and you lose weight without even thinking of going on a diet. Avoid grocery stores (they are too pricey). (4)Repair and maintenance. Repair your clothing by sewing. Have your purses repaired too. (5)Shopping. Buy all clothing at a used clothing store (Department stores charge more). (6)Internet. Use the Internet at a public library instead of at home. (7)Suitcases:Replace them with backpacks (You travel lighter and it saves you more time, money and effort). By doing so, you save a lot of time, money, effort and space. Your stress levels will plummet and you have a clearer head and more freedom (more quality time to spend with friends and family). Having less is better. Trying doing this on a long term basis. Here is one more suggestion: By spending less, put all money in your bank accounts to pay off all expenses (bills, debt etc). more

Resolved Question: Why does clutter make you angry, anxious, nervous and upset. I have a lot of stuff, books and I find when?

when I get home I"M really anxious and nervous, I"m trying to declutter bu tI"d like to know what it psychically does to your energy and why? thanks!dont; tell me about niecy nash now, I know her gig very well !Oh you're not a dork at all, I tihnk I am partly a clean freak who feels out of control My grandmother had a house like a museum, with art and her rooms were like works of art , I have no idea how she raised 3 kids that way. BUt I can't be like that. I think object s just hold energy and I pick up on that energy. more

Voting Question: What to do about shopping bags?

Every time I get home from shopping I just leave the bags full of the stuff I just bought on the floor and it adds to the clutter. I'm going to declutter my house but I'm not sure what to do about all the clutter I get from just going shopping. I use the things I buy but if I don't need what I bought right that minute, it will just sit there and take up room. So what should I do?? Usually what I buy I need like clothing and other things more

Resolved Question: How long did it take you to completely declutter your home?

Hi there, I'm on a bit of a journey. For as long as I can remember I've always had too much stuff. Its a trait passed on from my mom and from hers. I've been embracing the joy of purging and clearing out cupboards, but somehow it feels like there's never an end. Somedays I look around me and I feel overwhelmed. I'm sure there are folks that are far worse off then my husband and I are, in regards to our junk. But I find as I get older, I just want less stuff. How long of a journey is this going to be? How long did it take you to be rid of your 'stuff' and finally live better with less? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. more

Resolved Question: Suggestions to reduce stress in the home?

My wife and I have recently noticed the level of stress in our home has increased. Much of it is related to our jobs (my company is in Chp11 so job security is an issue, her company is having issues also). We have two children, ages 10 months and 3 1/2, they are an absolute blessing, but keeping up with them can be challenging. Our mornings are rushed, and our afternoons are rushed to figure out and prepare dinner, play with and get the little ones down for the night...then we are exhausted and feel like we are letting ourselves and our house get further and further behind. Any ideas or suggestions from others out there in similar situations? Need ideas on how to better organize our time, declutter our home and lives, and learn to relax. more

Resolved Question: Declutter / spring clean question?

I am trying to declutter / spring clean by chaotic home. Everytime I try to do that I feel overwhelmed with things like how did I get into such a mess. I know the basic rule - do you need it? do you use it? do you love it? Can anyone offer me any pratical advice? more

Resolved Question: i need some advice on housekeeping?

im really bad at housework etc i hate it although i do like having a clean tidy home i find it hard to maintain as i have 3 young children it has now become quite bad and im embaressed of my house dont think its ever been this bad im clean dont get me wrong i clean i just dont declutter or tidy away now there seems to be stuff everywhere evry cupboard is full every draw theres stuff everywhere and then there are clothes in the bedrooms again everywhere i just dont know where to start and i feel i wanna get it all sorted now had a bit of a reality check when i realised that im soon to be 25 and i shouyld be grown up enough to take care of my house by now but i just dont know how to do it where to start im sure you can tell by what ive written already that im not organised enough for routine and rotas ive tried really hard i have tried fly lady but its the motivation that i lack i look at what needs doin i write lists rotas everything but dont do it please help any advice welcome x more

Resolved Question: How do I cut out the clutter?

I have a huge home and you would think with all the space it would make it easier to keep things organized. But with four children 3 of which are in elementary school (lots of papers hanging around) and one being a toddler, a husband who is a pack rat and myself trying to keep up with all of it is a huge task. Seriously i am at the point of getting a huge trash can and tossing anything no matter how important it is! I don't mind being the one doing all the housework considering i stay home and my husband works his ass off to support that decision. But now i am just overwhelmed with all the mess. I guess what i am looking for is any and all suggestions to try to declutter my home and find places for everything all while on a tight budget. It would be easy to just go and buy tons of organizers but honestly I've looked and that could get expensive. my trouble areas are kids rooms and laundry! more

Resolved Question: How can I declutter my home and keep it tidy?

My husband & I started off in a tiny 1 bedroom flat. We were happy like that & figured we'd get a bigger place when I finished college & we were ready to start a family. But we had a contraception accident & we got pregnant earlier than planned. I had to give up college and now we have a beautiful baby but we are stuck in our tiny home with only one income. Everything is a big mess. We have no time, no energy, no space and even when I try to tidy up, there is no room to put anything. There are 3 of us in a tiny place that was meant for only one person. The place is a wreck. We need all our stuff but there is nowhere to put it and we can't find anywhere else till I have a job and we have 2 incomes. That's 3 years away and it seems like we're wasting our sons early years in this mess. I see families on tv where the child has his own little bedroom and it all looks so beautiful and it makes me cry to think we can't give that to our son. We have his cot and our bed and clothes and toys and everything in one room and it just looks like one big mess. I don't know where to start - even when I try to clean up, there is nowhere to put anything anyway! :( more

Resolved Question: For mums of multiples...should i be dreading the crawling stage?....and...(lots of qs warning!!)?

....any tips on how to prepare my home / body / mind / teenagers for when my twins start crawling? i know the general drill with singletons...stair gates/declutter/remove dangerous objects etc, but are there extra things i will need to consider with twins? is it gonna be a logistical nightmare? my house has 3 levels...kitchen/living room/bedroom on different floors not by choice. wouldnt it be easier if one of them started crawling a few weeks before the other? what were ur experiences?  more

Resolved Question: Housewives - Do you find that your home looks lovely then...?

you start cleaning out the cupboards / drawers and hidden places and think my god! I like to keep my house neat and tidy, but dont alway get the chance to declutter drawers etc... and I was digusted with myself to all the rubbish and dirt I found. Is anyone else like this? God I feel so dirty now lol! Deb E - Agree with you 100%! I work part-time from home, have a two year old and one due in October, and my Hubby hasn't a clue what hard work is put into running a home lol! more

Resolved Question: Is there anyone in here who has hired a home stager when selling their home?

I was looking into this as a career and wanted to see if it's a good thing to get into. A home stager is someone who helps you to declutter and make the home your selling more show home like, it helps people see themselves in that home. more

Resolved Question: sell all my personal fiction and non fiction books?

I am at home and have hundreds of books which I want to sell to declutter my bookshelves. Any ideas how to sell online and make a small profit from postage. (Peakhurst, NSW, Australia) more

Resolved Question: Serious Question for the environmentalists...?

Okay in my area we have one of the largest landfills where 6 states, plus places in Canada send their household wastes. And this landfill is rapidly filling up. Of course, no one else wants a landfill in their back yard. Most of the junk in our home is not suitable to be donated, nor is it something that is recyclable or can be put into something else, nor is it a case where someone would want to buy these broken down items. A lot of these are things like old broken electronics equipment and various outdated technology and odds and ends, broken toys, old junk that really needs to be gotten rid of. So, short of keeping it in my house or burning it, or wasting a lot of gas to drive it to a center that takes things like this (no place within 2 hours drive from our home), what options do we have to de-junk and declutter our homes? It seems like we would have to toss these things in a landfill. more

Voting Question: Why should you home stage your home?

Home staging is not a new concept but a tool used by relators, home owners who are selling their homes or a home owner who is updating their home decor. Home staging is now a revitalized tool in today's society to merchandise homes to get the highest and best value from the resale market. Mechandising is no different for products in any marketplace. In order to achieve the greatest value for your asset you must declutter, depersonalize, store, repaint, repair, replace tired furniture, rearrange furniture to showcase your home to obtain the highest and best value for the resale of your home. Potential buyers need to visualize living in the space available for resale. Upscale homes are staging and showcasing their homes to the hilt and obtaining 6.9% return on their investment that is above their asking price. Medium sized homes must use this concept so that their home sales can benefit from current market trends. Home sale motto is Stage it! Show it! and Sell it more

Resolved Question: question about cleaning services?

I have a baby and the housework is taking a back seat right now. I am trying to do little by little but it just seems like so much. My house is so cluttered. How do cleaning services work? I have used a service in the past and they just cleaned but I need decluttering. Does this come with the service or do I need to find a special decluttering service? The main problem is our home office. How can I trust a service to come declutter for me and not steal?Also what do you think the price would be for a 1600 sq ft home? more

Resolved Question: Any constructive comments on this home for sale appreciated- we have to sell after only one year here?

Please check out this link- http://s250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/sreshowtime/ We have only been here 1 year, hubby has been downsized and we plan to leave this city. The home is on the market. I have tried to depersonalize and declutter. And I am very neat and clean,Very limited funds for any additional changes. Could re paint the 2 bedrooms at this time. Can not buy 'new' furniture, nor do any more remodeling. The master bath was just redone. If you would care to comment about what you see it would be appreciated. You might not like our personal belongings, but what is your overall thought on this house. Can't do much about outside, as it seems to snow every other day! Now this house is in Wichita Kansas, and from being here only a year, I don't know what these people consider 'in'....country decor seems to dominate....and so does boring beige. Care to help? Leave comments! Thank so much for your time...have a great day! more

Resolved Question: Flylady is not working out - any other free sites that help you clean and declutter?

I signed up for flylady.net 2 weeks ago. I thought the concept was a good idea. Since then, I have been way too overwhelmed with all the emails I get from that site. I had to unsubscribe. Even when I go the the flylady website, I feel overwhelmed because it's very disorganized (in my opinion). I know it worked for many people but for me, I need more clear cut instructions, and straightforward daily tasks. Any other free websites that help you to declutter and clean up your home? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: How do you handle clutter in your home?

I have a hard time with clutter. I try to declutter, but it doesn't seem to work for long. In my house, an empty flat surface is an invitation to pile something on. What methods do you use to declutter?I am very interested in getting it taken care of. Once it's gone, it will be a lot easier to prevent from returning. more

Resolved Question: How can my husband and I declutter a 900 sq ft apartment that's clearly too small for us?

We are a childless couple and live in a small apartment. It's a 2 bedroom apartment with an open concept living room/dining room and a small kitchen. I study from home and my husband works from home, so we've managed to cram 2 computers in our place, and a whole bunch of my husband's other stuff. Since he started working from home, he had to empty his office and all of his office stuff came home. We've already filled up our storage locker, his office (that's the second bedroom) and there's even stuff in the living room. We don't know what to do. Ideally, we feel like we definitely need to move in a house, because once we have kids, we're going to have to. But, in the meantime, what should we do? I'm thinking maybe rent a public storage space, because I think we definitely need one. more

Resolved Question: how to clear out my life and make career decisions?

2 problems: 1. My home is always messy, washing up in bowl, clothes all over place, paperwork everywhere. I don't like to throw stuff away as have green principles, or think - I might need that old bill for future reference etc, old career details for future job changes etc. I spend all my time tidying yet never seem to acheive much. I've read all the declutter your life books, know u should do "little and often" for housework but still I cant change my ways & if I know people are going to visit I spend hours running around trying to clean, tidy & hide stuff. I want to be better organised & spend minimum time tidying but it whatever I throw away always seems to be the thing I need a few months later, & housework seems such a huge mountain to climb. 2. I'm very creative & want to change career, take new courses but procrastinate forever as cant choose whats best for me. I'm not getting any younger & want to improve my career & home life before I'm stuck 4 life. Help!! more

Resolved Question: I am currently de-cluttering my newly renovated home? Is there a easy way to declutter?

I have been going through a box each day and deciding what to keep & what to discard. I can see small progress. Is there a simpler way??? more

Resolved Question: How do I get the motivation to declutter my home ? I'm always putting it off !?

Although I don't acquire a lot of things and I don't hoard I think I may have that clutter illness. I also need help in organizing. I can work within systems but I need someone else to set up those systems. My house looks like it could be on Clean Sweep and I can't have people over. I even postpone deliveries. Help! more

Resolved Question: How do I get the motivation to declutter my home ? I'm always putting it off !?

Although I don't acquire a lot of things and I don't hoard I think I may have that clutter illness. I also need help in organizing. I can work within systems but I need someone else to set up those systems. My house looks like it could be on Clean Sweep and I can't have people over. I even postpone deliveries. Help! more

Resolved Question: How do I cure my pack rat husband?

I'm trying to declutter our house but my other half keeps bringing more yard sale/second-hand shop junk home and leaving it all over the place. Other than that, he's a totally PERFECT husband. :) Any suggestions on how to curb his pack rat tendencies? more

Resolved Question: Should I keep a present that I don't like, but the thought was really sweet?

Like 6 years ago, a guy friend who was interested in me made this super cute personalized CD with 12 songs on it that he thought would be cool for us. We never hooked up, but remain friendly the 1 or 2 times a year I still run into him. I think he's a good guy, but just not the boy for me. So, I can't stand the music on the CD. It's like techno/dance/electronica, and I have listened to it all the way through, and ....NO. I don't dig it. To be quite frank, it gives me a wretched headache. I am trying to declutter, and I am getting rid of all my old CDs that I don't like, because it is really important to me to have a nice, clean beautiful home, without clutter and useless junk. It hurts me think about throwing this away though, because it has a personalized label and a cute little picture and sleeve, and the idea that anyone went through that much work to make something nice for me is so sweet. I just love the idea of it and wonder if I throw it out, it will disrespect karma. more

Resolved Question: How do i declutter my home and attic of things ?

I have a house, full of bits and bobs which are taking up space and re-designing my well planned house. more

Resolved Question: when i clean my home and declutter i feel guilty that ive thrown away my things?

when i buy something new i feel guilty bec i figure i can just use the old stuff but the old stuff that breaks down etc. really cant be used but i hold on to things anyway.. i did throw alot out lately any advice on how to spring clean and not miss the things you throw out.. more

Resolved Question: i just purchased a new lawn mower, now the old one is electric and doesnt run?

should i throw it out, i have a hard time getting rid of things even when they are wore out, its taken me some time to declutter my home?? any suggestions on how can u let go of something material more

Resolved Question: I want to declutter my house but don't know where to start?

I have a really nice home but I'm not a good housekeeper. My home is clean but always very untidy. Can you help me? more

Resolved Question: Searching for television show "SELL THIS HOUSE" website?

Roger is the first name of the man that assists homeowners by helping to declutter, paint, rearrange furniture, etc. when they are having trouble selling their homes. more

Resolved Question: What are your best Space saving tips?

OUr home is older and doesnt have much storage or closet space, I am cleaning out closests, and trying to declutter, but I need some space saving storage tips! Thank you all in advance!I dont have a ton of clutter or stuff laying around, but toys I do! I donate everything I get rid of and have also used freecycle.org (It's awesome check it out!!!) I amso anal, I just want everything to have a place, and if it doesnt have a place, then I want it to get tossed, but my kids cant seem to even keep anything picked up! Fristrated mom over here...... more

Resolved Question: I need a home makeover,declutter in a NYC apt.I am willing to be on TV for it,Dose anyone have a connection ?

I am 1/2 of a mature gay couple.My work and collecting is out of controll in the 1 bed room apt deco apartment in upper manhatten,near the Cloisters.I need santuary.I have ming Chinese,American folk art and cast aways as well as abc furniture,too many rugs etc.I am an artist,Costume designer for films.I have a senior dog and a cat.It is all out of control and I hate going home,all I want to do is stick my head under the covers.It affects my work,my mood,my love life,I loved entertaining and now I wouldn't even get a cleaning person in ,I need help .I have tried ayer or so ago the conventional way,But I thought I would see if anyone knows someone who would be willing to help me reclaim my home and hight lite those things I love rather than have to move because "THE ASHTRAYS ARE FULL".thanks .I would make a great and willing contestant and I am sure the coop board would be very willing to help.I own the place ,so lets talk about Demo. more

Resolved Question: What are the best websites for getting rid of home clutter?

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Resolved Question: what is the best book on clearing clutter and getting organized?

I need to simplify and declutter my life --- body, mind, house, home and spirit! What is the best book and/or advice? more

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