The Busy Woman

Daily Planner Pages, daily planner tips, organizing, time saving tips, time management, help for The Busy Woman, Family and Mom, building relationships, greeting card appreciation and network marketing

  • Planners-Time Mgmt
    • Day Planner Sets
    • eBooks – Audio
    • Favorite Books
    • Single Day Planner Pages
  • Time Management
  • Home and Family
  • Product Organizer Reviews
  • Homesteading
  • Business Tips & Organizing
  • Encouragement & Susie’s World
    • Adult Coloring Journey
  • About
    • About Susie
    • About The Busy Woman Company
  • Shopping Cart
You are here: Home / Home and Family / Gain Both Comfort and Cash When You Declutter – Decluttering Series #11

Gain Both Comfort and Cash When You Declutter – Decluttering Series #11

By Susie 2 Comments

The Busy Woman website disclosure on thebusywoman.comGain Both Comfort and Cash When You Declutter - Decluttering Series #11 on thebusywoman.com

Why Declutter

If you have moved to a different residence a time or two in your life, you are probably familiar with how easy it is to accumulate stuff. It is common for people to say they will never again have so much stuff, only to find themselves in the same position a few years down the line when they are ready to move again. It can be incredibly frustrating to have to move things you do not use or need any longer and feel closed-in by your clutter.

On the other hand, if you have lived in the same home for many years, you might not have noticed how much clutter you have collected because it happened so gradually. Downsizing some of your items, decluttering, and organizing can lead to a more comfortable and less stressful home. You can also gain quite a bit of cash during this process. Selling the things you no longer use can add up to a pretty penny if you know how to do it strategically.

Study: Today’s families are prisoners of their own clutter

While I wrote in previous decluttering series blog posts about getting rid of things as quickly as possible, a well-planned sale of stuff you do not use can be cleansing and profitable. If you could use a little extra cash, then sell some things. If you are not strapped for cash, then give things away quickly to get them out of the house. Read on to learn some ways to gain both comfort and cash when you declutter your home.

Start With the Storage Areas

Where do you keep most of the things you own, but no longer use: in the basement, attic, garage, shed, storage unit or closet? Storage bins are also treasure troves of long-forgotten items that may hold some value. Gathering everything you can find in these out of sight, out of mind places could be a huge gain when sold at a garage sale. So, when you declutter and set aside the things you no longer use, they might fetch a decent price.

Dump Your Drawers

Drawers often have extra items that do not belong because let’s face it; you do not always know what to do with every little thing you bring into your home. Within those extra items, there are bound to be products you never used, no longer need, or just do not want anymore. When you declutter, set up a tchotchke box for those items. Only put back into the drawers what you want to keep. At another time, sort through them, putting them into categories. I will discuss this in the decluttering series finale.

Clear Plastic (Tchotchke)
Organizer Drawers

Check Out the Kitchen

Dig through your cupboards to see what kinds of finds are hiding. Specifically look at the bottom back of the cabinets. You might discover gadgets or pieces that were not handy or needed, but that a serious baker or collector would love. I found a goldmine in

A goldmine of grandma’s old silver was in mine. I forgot it was there because it had been so long since I went through everything. There was also antique Tupperware® that was in great shape! I cannot wait for this last go-around. I have the silver to sell and a lot of sharp knives, silverware, and great kitchen items people are sure to love.

Sort Through Your Clothing

Clothes can be worth money if they are in good shape and are a coveted brand name. Even items without designer labels can add up to a bit of cash if you have a lot to sell. Places like consignment shops, online swap sites or even yard sales are suitable for selling clothing. Again, eBay and Craigslist are also options, but selling this way could be more time-consuming. You have to decide what is worth the effort.

Gather Your Gadgets

Old electronic devices can maintain their value. You would be surprised at what you can get from even broken gadgets that others can use for parts. Gather up your unused or broken electronics, and do a little research to find possible pricing. Amazon and eBay have programs that pay cash for electronic devices. You can market them to individual sellers on the sites. A Google search can lead you to other sites that buy these things. Be sure to take the time to compare, so you get the highest payout possible.

Selling your old stuff for cash is not as intimidating as it may seem, and is sometimes worth the effort. You will be thrilled with cash in your pocket and a clutter-free home as well.

signature purple on thebusywoman.com

 

 

<<< Decluttering Series #10 – Decluttering Series #12 >>>

Filed Under: Home and Family Tagged With: clearing clutter, decluttering the house, garage sale, home organizing

Comments

  1. Kim says

    May 4, 2020 at 8:54 pm

    Wow Susie! I love this! All the things that we need to check are here your post. I am surprised that we should also to consider the old electronic gadgets. Thank you so much for this!

    Reply
    • Susie says

      May 5, 2020 at 9:43 am

      You are welcome, Kim! I’ve moved so many times, I’ve learned a thing or two. Now, to put it all into a neat moving binder. I’m working on it. LOL

      Reply

Speak Your Mind Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Click here to subscribe

Meet The Busy Woman

If you don’t already know me, I’m Susie Glennan – The Busy Woman. I’ve been The Busy Woman most of my life, however, I officially got the title in 1999. And now I’m working on being The Patient Woman and learning to slow down. Read More…

More Info

bible study blocking time card sending clearing clutter daily planner tips day planner declutter decluttering decluttering the house encouragement family family organizing getting into a routine getting organized goal planning goal setting help for disorganization home and family home organization home organizing homeschool Journey of the busy woman morning routine online business Organization organize organized mom Organizing patience planning productivity relationships routine scheduling scripture self care self improvement spiritual time management time management home time saving tips WAHM work-at-home work at home mom working from home

Buy Office & Organizing Supplies

Products

Day Planner Sets
eBooks & Audio
Day Planner Pages
Favorite Books

Disclosure & Policies

Disclosure
Ordering Policies
Privacy Policy
Sitemap

Featured Blog Posts

Blocking Time for More Productivity
5 Tips for Keeping God First
Use a Planner - Your Busy Life
Family Time Mapping
Direct Sales Tips

Categories

Copyright © 2023 | Built Using Innovative by The Pixelisata on Genesis for WordPress | Customized by Appetite for Design.

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
SettingsAccept
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT