Although it might not feel much like Spring here in Barrie today, it is! And that means the time for Spring cleaning is just around the corner! Cleaning out and organizing your closet may seem like a low priority but if you simply want to get more organized or are thinking about selling your home , it’s a good idea and here’s why: when viewing homes many buyers see cluttered closets as an indicator that the home doesn’t have enough storage space.
To help prevent this and to get yourself more organized follow these handy step-by-step tips to help you clean out your closets:
Purge. In all likelihood your closets are filled with many items that you no longer need or use, or things that you have completely forgotten about! Sometimes these items can be useful finds but in most cases they likely need to be tossed. Go through the items and clothes in your closets with ruthless determination. If you haven’t used it or thought about it in over a year, or if it doesn’t fit and you don’t LOVE it, toss it! Or donate it.
Plan. Before buying anything to organize your closet, plan how you will use the space. Use vertical surfaces and the backs of doors to clear floor space, store regularly used items in the most easy to access locations, and keep bulky and seldom used items at the bottom of the closet or in a separate location all together.
Organize. Invest in some storage tools to help your closet become and stay organized. Modular closet organizers, hooks, cleaning caddies, labels, clear storage containers and wall mounted storage solutions are a great way to do this but there are other less obvious items that you can use as well. Over the door racks or clear plastic shoe organizers are great for storing more than just shoes, or use an empty Kleenex box mounted on a wall to hold empty grocery bags. Get creative by re-using items you already have around the house!
Pass this article on to any friends or family who may find it useful and as always please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have about buying or selling in the Barrie real estate market.
Sincerely,
The Peggy Hill Team
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