If you have a tendency to collect things, you probably have some issues with space and clutter. This is especially true if you live in a small space. A room or a studio apartment can easily become overrun with Elvis tribute records, Beatles songbooks, or Tori Amos cd singles.
The clutter issue can apply not only to deliberate collections, but also to the kinds of things that just pile up accidentally, like magazines and dvds. Any of these things can create problems in a limited living area.
We have all see the tv show Hoarders, and no one wants to become one of those people. When other people, especially those whom you are dating, enter your home, they are looking for signs of your personality. While it is good to have your interests on display, you want to be sure that it is evident that you take measures to keep things somewhat organized. Here are a few tips for doing that.
1. Throw away old or unnecessary items. This can be tough, but you have to be tough, too. If you have invested time and money into your collection, you may not want to get rid of anything. But if you are honest, you will have to admit that there are some things that are either damaged, or for some other reason no longer valuable. Look for these things in your collection, and get rid of them.
2. Put things up for sale. If you are honest with yourself, you might find that you could benefit more from those Tori Amos singles if you sold them on the internet than you can by keeping them. You will get rid of some of your clutter, and you can still keep the music itself- just rip the cds to a computer and/or store them on your iPod. It's a win/win situation.
3. Place some stuff in storage. There might come a time when you really do have the space for all of your stuff. For this reason, it is worthwhile to keep things that really are important to you. However, they do not have to be in your immediate living space. You can reduce your clutter by storing them in a rented storage locker or an attic or basement. You can always bring them back out when you have the space to deal with them.
4. Organize the stuff that you do display. Buy some shelves, or make your own shelves. Find a way to get things off of the floor and the tables, and display it in a way that looks neat and deliberate. This way, your apartment or room will look like thought and care has been put into it. People will feel calm and welcomed when they enter. Piles on the floor are never a good idea, even if they appear organized to you.
Do not let your Princess Leia action figures, Elvis tribute records, or collection of first edition poetry books doom you to a cluttered, disorganized apartment. The smaller your living space, the more minimal your collections (or at least the parts of them that you display) should be. Follow the tips above, and take steps to get your stuff in order, so that you can enjoy your things and still have a neat, welcoming place to live.
The clutter issue can apply not only to deliberate collections, but also to the kinds of things that just pile up accidentally, like magazines and dvds. Any of these things can create problems in a limited living area.
We have all see the tv show Hoarders, and no one wants to become one of those people. When other people, especially those whom you are dating, enter your home, they are looking for signs of your personality. While it is good to have your interests on display, you want to be sure that it is evident that you take measures to keep things somewhat organized. Here are a few tips for doing that.
1. Throw away old or unnecessary items. This can be tough, but you have to be tough, too. If you have invested time and money into your collection, you may not want to get rid of anything. But if you are honest, you will have to admit that there are some things that are either damaged, or for some other reason no longer valuable. Look for these things in your collection, and get rid of them.
2. Put things up for sale. If you are honest with yourself, you might find that you could benefit more from those Tori Amos singles if you sold them on the internet than you can by keeping them. You will get rid of some of your clutter, and you can still keep the music itself- just rip the cds to a computer and/or store them on your iPod. It's a win/win situation.
3. Place some stuff in storage. There might come a time when you really do have the space for all of your stuff. For this reason, it is worthwhile to keep things that really are important to you. However, they do not have to be in your immediate living space. You can reduce your clutter by storing them in a rented storage locker or an attic or basement. You can always bring them back out when you have the space to deal with them.
4. Organize the stuff that you do display. Buy some shelves, or make your own shelves. Find a way to get things off of the floor and the tables, and display it in a way that looks neat and deliberate. This way, your apartment or room will look like thought and care has been put into it. People will feel calm and welcomed when they enter. Piles on the floor are never a good idea, even if they appear organized to you.
Do not let your Princess Leia action figures, Elvis tribute records, or collection of first edition poetry books doom you to a cluttered, disorganized apartment. The smaller your living space, the more minimal your collections (or at least the parts of them that you display) should be. Follow the tips above, and take steps to get your stuff in order, so that you can enjoy your things and still have a neat, welcoming place to live.
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