Want to declutter your home but worried you’ll miss your things?
Be sure not to toss out these 10 items.
Nothing is quite as liberating as thoroughlythrowing stuff away.
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Eliminating excess clutter will leave your place feeling more spacious and your mind more at ease.
While youlikely won’t missmost of the items you throw away (or even remember them!
When trying tominimize clutter, it’s important to thoughtfully weigh each item’s worth.
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Tax documents and other financial papers usually should be kept for at least seven years before discarding.
This way, they will last longer and can be more easily shared among family members.
Then, ditch the empty, bulky paint cans to save space.
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When maintained properly, these seasoned kitchen tools can be passed down for generations to come.
And little souvenirsfrom ticket stubs to mementoscan help bring those little bits of joy back.
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