HELPFUL HINTS:

*Create a place to put items aside for later reconsideration.
Do not put them back in their regular spot! Make a date with yourself to review the “maybes” in one, two or three months.

*Place safety pins or removable stickers on all items you are unsure you should keep. Next time you clear your clutter, you can quickly identify the items you don’t use.**

*If you have something that needs to be repaired or altered, get it done. If you cannot do it yourself, find a repair service or a good tailor. Turn something you cannot use into something you love.

*Visualize how clearing your space will feel. Set a goal. But be gentle on yourself. You may not complete a category in one day. Don’t worry; you may have to break an area down into several smaller steps. Use seasonal differences, colour and age of items as possible ideas on how to break a big task into smaller steps. Keep your vision! You’ll be glad you did.

*You may need more information. There are several websites and books on storage and organizing your home. Or, you may wish to ask a friend or hire a professional organizer to help. You can then use the CLUTTERCARDS to keep things in order.

*Once you know what you are going to keep, find a place for everything. It is useful to store like items together.

LOCAL CONTACTS:

“One person’s Clutter is
another  person’s Treasure”

Click here for contact numbers where you can take your used items in the Victoria area. Consult your local directory for more choices in your particular area.

It is best to call first to confirm items accepted by each agency and to discuss pick up schedules or locations for delivery.
Copyright ClutterCards 2006 - Made in Canada