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Decluttering and organizing the home is often at the top of New Year’s resolutions. But the goal can be overwhelming and is often not achieved. Don’t give up on this challenging task. The rewards are well worth it. Your home will be less stressful, less dusty, easier to clean, and better for your family’s health. Decluttering and organizing your home doesn’t mean your home needs to be picture perfect. The goal should be to improve the space, so it is more comfortable for you and your family. Give your home a detox with these five easy ways to declutter your home.

1.Make a Detailed List of Areas in Your Home to Declutter

Start your path to a clean, clutter free home by making a list of the rooms you want to organize. Then make a detailed list of areas (closets, dressers, cabinets, etc.) within each room. Prioritize and set completion dates to the list. Setting specific, attainable goals and creating a plan can reduce frustration and give a sense of accomplishment.

2.  Sort All Items in Your Home to Trash, Donate, Keep, and Sell

Set up a sorting system before you begin the decluttering process. A sorting system can reduce the chaos as you proceed. The four-box method is a proven way to sort your home’s items. Label four large boxes with trash, donate, keep, and sell and place in the space you want to declutter. Each piece in the space must go into one of these boxes. As you complete each task, take the time to empty the boxes.These small steps to rid your home of unwanted items will give you an ongoing sense of accomplishment.

3. Complete Small Decluttering Tasks in Your Home One at a Time

Minimize decluttering projects so that you can easily complete individual tasks in a reasonable amount of time. Commit to complete a single project according to the timeline you set up.Taking baby steps towards the ultimate goal of a decluttered home will make you feel like you are moving forward. It can also reduce the chance of feeling so overwhelmed you give up.

4. Commit to Rid Your Home of Items You No Longer Use or Need

Once you get started with the decluttering process, commit to clearing your home of items you no longer need. Keep in mind; clutter is anything in your house that doesn’t add value to your life. Just because an item has sentimental or monetary value does not mean you should keep it. If the item is still usable and has value, donate it to those that can use it. If all an item does is gather dust or take up closet space, it is clutter. Freeing your home these ideas will simplify your life and make your home a more pleasant, peaceful space for family and friends.

5. Maintain Order in Your Home With Organization Tools

After sorting all the items in a room, it’s time to create organized storage in the area. The storage bins, baskets and containers you choose should properly fit the space. Easy visibility of items in containers is also important. Under-bed-storage containers, shelf dividers, plastic boxes, hanging shelves are examples of organized storage containers and tools. Careful selections of storage containers can help maintain a clutter-free home.

Visit Falconcrest Homes for more information on giving your home a detox with easy ways to declutter your home.