<p>VeryHappy, check to see if Habitat for Humanity has a Restore in your area - they accept building supply type stuff and that could be a good home for your doors.</p>
<p>Our local ReStore will even pick things up. They took all our old corian countertops and sinks when we updated our kitchen.</p>
<p>^^^Very good idea. I hadnât thought about that.</p>
<p>Three bags of trash are out on the curb now. Mainly things from BarnardGirlâs room but I went through the bathroom too. Why was I saving those sponge rollers? Nobody is going to bed with curlers in their hair in this house. Yeah, that kind of stuff is on the curb for the trash men. </p>
<p>H took things to the curb, including our range hood that weâve had for over 30 years and can no longer buy filters for!! I also collapsed and recycled boxes for electronics I received and prepared a box of batteries, cords, and surplus accessories for a patient who is very grateful to receive them.</p>
<p>We are steadily and surely continuing our declutteringâlots of little steps but we DO see improvement and S will be happy that I have decluttered the âstuffâ I had on his bed!</p>
<p>Iâm finding I want to go back into areas Iâve done already and do more decluttering. Is this normal or am I getting nuts about it? LOL</p>
<p>Nuts :)) However, I do the same thingâeven three times. </p>
<p>Went to a decluttering workshop and they said it is normal to be able to let go of more STUFF after youâve started building momentum and let go of your emotional attachment to the stuff. Iâd say go for it while youâre in the mood!</p>
<p>Emotional attachments should be to people, not stuff. That said, one can still enjoy an object as a piece of art or a symbol of a memory. </p>
<p>I just went through my cookbooks for the second time this year and filled another wine box for the AAUW book sale.</p>
<p>I am proud to announce that we now have 2 cars in our 3-car garage. Not that we got a new car, but rather that I got enough stuff out of the garage to fit the 2nd car in the garage!</p>
<p>Made some progress on closets today. Two of my young-adult kids live in climates where they donât need a lot of warm winter clothes, so my coat closet was stuffed full of (very nice) winter coats that the kids donât need now but might need in a year or two. I packed up the coats, along with some other winter things like hats, gloves, ski pants, and sweatshirts in empty carry-on suitcases â the closets are much improved, but I just have to remember that I put the winter things in the suitcases when they do finally want them. And hope neither H nor I is taking an unexpected trip that requires the carry-ons (actually we have several more, so it would be an unusual trip to need all of the carry-ons . . . ).</p>
<p>You can write yourself a note and put it on a hanger in each of your kids closets where the clothing used to be as to where you have moved the clothing to, just to jog the memory. Just a thought, as it can make me crazy when I move things and donât remember the new âhome.â</p>
<p>Thatâs a good idea about a note.</p>
<p>Hereâs a question: how far from new/perfect condition is acceptable for clothing to donate to Goodwill? I have a stack of t-shirts and sweatshirts that are slightly faded. No stains or rips but obviously worn some. Okay to donate?</p>
<p>The purging has begun in earnest now that the nest is empty. Today I did the family room. I purged three contractor bags of stuff, primarily from the computer desk- including Windows 95 setup floppy disks among other outdated software. I went through the files and shredded stuff like crazy- mainly older bills. I got rid of manuals that went to appliances or electronics that I no longer own. I got rid of file folders that were falling apart and re-organized the files. I tested every pen and highlighter and got rid of those that didnât work. I started a box of kids stuff, like markers and colored pencils, to give to the neighbor lady who has kids come over to do crafts. I think Iâll have a lot more stuff for her! Three contractor bags, a broken portable file holder, an old printer and an old computer chair are sitting here ready to be taken to the curb Wednesday night! My gosh this feels good! Tomorrow- the kitchen. </p>
<p>@MathildaMae: If itâs truly unwearable, I just toss the stuff. If itâs got some life still in it, I donate it. If Goodwill doesnât want it, they have an entire process to weed out and send to an undeveloped country for use. </p>
<p><a href=âhttp://shannonwhitehead.com/what-really-happens-to-your-donated-clothing/â>http://shannonwhitehead.com/what-really-happens-to-your-donated-clothing/</a></p>
<p>Regarding clothes, this question came up a few years ago when I was touring the local Salvation Army as part of the United Wayâs community investment panel. They take all clothing, whether stained, torn, or otherwise damaged. They sell the things that are unwearable for a small amount to a recycler for rag content. Better than sending it to the landfill, IMO, if you have someone locally who does this.</p>
<p>Just filled four boxes with old papers, records and office supplies. Still sorting through a few more stacks so there may be one more box going!</p>
<p>Two weeks out from the move, both boys were home to go through their stuff. I donât mind storing their things (small apartments, unsettled careers) but I donât want to move (twice) anything they donât really care about. I donât think either had a clue how long it would take but both thoughtfully went through the accumulated boxes</p>
<p>I have a stack of boxes to take to our rental, a carload (plus) to take to Goodwill, and a fair number of boxes that will no longer be my responsibility. Yay!</p>
<p>Hurrah! Sounds like many here are making a LOT of progress! Good on you & your loved ones!</p>