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Tax Advantages To De-Cluttering: Donate As Often As Possible!

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AmVets organization calls me to let me know when their donation truck will be in my area.  I always find a box or two of “stuff” that they can resell, and I get the benefit of a tax receipt for the donation.  

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Vietnam Veterans of America also calls to let me know when their truck will be in my area.  I am more than happy to fill a box or two with items they can sell to benefit their organization.  I get the benefit of a tax receipt for my donation.  Simple!

There are many, many organizations that will be very grateful for your donations of household goods, decorative items, and things you no longer need.  It is painless and it encourages you to move items OUT of your home and into the homes of others who will appreciate them.  Your home gets “simplified,” and you also receive that ever-appreciated tax receipt.

Try it yourself.  I’ve found the easiest way to start is just walk around the house with that empty box.  Explore your closets, rooms, and garage.  Keep it simple and see how it feels to see your environment without these items.  Happy tax deductions and happy peaceful home!

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Great Article: “13+ Secrets Personal Organizers Won’t Tell You For Free”

I came across this article by Michelle Crouch, from Reader’s Digest today, and it truly will help anyone approach the decluttering process without  stress.

Here’s the link:  http://www.rd.com/slideshows/personal-organizers-secrets-free/?trkid=outbrain-all#slideshow=slide1

My favorite tip?  Don’t ever store anything in cardboard boxes because “pests” love cardboard!  Use clear plastic containers instead.

cardboard boxesPhoto Credit:  Fuse/Thinkstock

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Extreme Home Office Makeover

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Extreme Home Office Makeover done by Sarah Buckwalter, professional organizer, shows the before, during, and after of this extreme makeover. Much credit is given to The Container Store for products and shelving systems used.

Yes, decluttering by removing and relocating most of the clutter took many hours and two people, but the results are astounding. http://www.organizingboston.com video from Sarah Buckwalter on youtube.com

If you have such a “catch-all” room in your home, it is wasted space you could be using to run your business or just run your home, for better financial and personal organization and efficiency. Advice: first step is emptying the room and relocating/purging the clutter!