Pair Home Design

Clean one drawer at a time, one counter at a time and before you know it there is less clutter and you feel better and confident about clearing your clutter.

Clean out closets and dressers. Sell, consign or give away anything that you no longer love or that no longer fits you. If it’s beyond repair, out of style, unflattering, then let it go.

Let go of those old files, notes, diaries, love letters, linens, pictures and paintings anything you no longer need or use. If you haven’t used it for the past year, chances are you don’t need it, and perhaps someone else does.

Remove non-essential items from the counter that you do not use on a daily basis. These items can be stored in cupboards. Clean out the pantry and refrigerator to make sure nothing has expired or gone stale. Clean out under the kitchen sink and throw away items you no longer use or are empty. Cupboards and closets should open and close effortlessly.

Keep a few towels in a nice basket. Dispose of towels that are worn or you no longer use. Keep closets neat and clean. Discard empty containers. Keep counters and the tub completely free of toiletries, soap bars, scrub brushes etc.

Clear your desk at the end of each work day. Create active files for all paperwork. Keep only one notebook for all notes. Handle mail once and discard magazines or catalogues that aren’t current.

Only keep books that are essential and irreplaceable. Old textbooks, paperback classics, children’s books (when your children have grown up) can be sold at a garage sale and given to friends or a library

Hang bikes on bike racks along with tools. Dispose of any items that are irreparable. Give away garden tools you no longer use.

Don’t drop items at the front entrance to your home as it blocks the flow of movement. Dispose of old flyers, newspapers and junk mail daily. Footwear should be neatly stored in a hallway closet or on a shoe shelf.

• Does it enhance my home or my life?
• Do I need it?
• Do I use it?

1. Yes, I love it and want to keep it - I feel great every time I see it.
2. No, I no longer need it or use it - I can pass it on to someone else.
3. No, It no longer brings me joy - I can recycle or garbage.