I feel as though I am ever on a quest to be more organized, to have less clutter and rid our house of things we really don't need anymore.
I found this great info from Bed Bath and Beyond and Real Simple!!
Conquer Clutter in the New Year: Attic Organizing Checklist
1. Assess the clutter. Start by creating three
categories: keep, donate, and toss. As you
work your way through the items in the
attic, assign each one to a category. If you
rarely use a piece, it’s probably a good
candidate to either donate or toss.
2. Donate or toss. Contact local charities and
arrange for a pickup of items you would
like to donate; put the toss items out with
the trash or recycling.
3. Edit the belongings you’re keeping.
Winnow the keep pile even further,
creating new categories, such as out-of season
clothing, tax returns, etc. Allot each
category a location: Tax returns might be
assigned to a plastic storage box placed in
a corner of the attic; sporting equipment
might be sent downstairs to a wall cabinet
or a bin in the garage.
4. Label items. Give anything that’s not
plainly identifiable a clear label. (Tuck a
permanent marker and blue painter’s tape
in a zippered plastic sandwich bag and
have the kit handy for labeling anything
and everything.)
5. Choose the right shelving. Consider
installing metal shelving. It’s affordable
and easy to assemble, and it withstands
heat and humidity better than wood.
6. Pick plastic storage boxes. Cardboard
boxes, no matter how strong, bend and
dent with frequent use. Instead, choose
sturdy plastic containers, which protect
their contents better, seal tighter, and are
easy to carry or move around on shelves
(as long as they aren’t too big).
7. Hang items to save space. Use hooks and
pegs to bring order to disorder. Consider
hanging fire extinguishers, fishing rods,
and anything else you’d like to get off the
floor.
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