Will This Be Important to Me in the Future?
Sort through which ones are worth keeping and shred and toss the others that aren’t.
Protect the valuable documents infireproof lockable storage boxesthat it’s possible for you to access in case of emergency.
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Has It Passed Its Expiration Date?
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An expiration date can also relate to whether an item has outlived its usefulness.
Do You Have Sentimental Attachment to the Items?
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The items you love are part of what makes life joyful.
You may love looking at certain photos or feel nostalgic towards an item of decor.
The trick is to not turn beloved items into sentimentalclutter.
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Do You Have Duplicates?
Choose wisely if you want two or more of one particular item.
Do you need more than one coffee maker?
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Is one of them in need of repair?
If you must keep duplicates, store them out of the way to free up crucial living space.
Do You Use It Regularly?
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Could You Put It to Better Use?
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You may have an item thatyour gut tells you to keep.
Perhaps it’s possible for you to put it to good use after all.
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Items like this may include:
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