Now’s the time to finally go through all those boxes and bins.
(Evenahemif you’ve lived there for more than a decade.)
But now is the perfect time to tackle the Mount Everest of clutter in your own basement.
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Getting rid of clutter plus making some cash definitely equals a huge win!
Your goal may impact how you think about what you keep and what you give away.
But deciding what stays and goes can be a bit trickyso try these pro tips.
says Cian Ballentine, founder of Cannonball Cleaners.
“And ‘Is this in good enough condition that you’d consider it at a thrift store?’
And if the answer is no, it’s OK to let stuff go.”
Check eBay, Facebook Marketplace, or garage sale apps to see what similar items are selling for.
If its not worth much, consider donating it instead, Teeple says.
you might take a picture of your item and use Google Lens on your smartphone to find similar listings.
Here’s what you should consider as you set up your “keep” items.
Use shelves and weathertight bins with labels to organize.
“That way, things dont pile up again,” Teeple says.
“Pricing and labeling items now is saving time later.”
