Too Much Stuff!

It is all too common to hear someone say, I have way too much stuff! Some people hoard, others save “just in case”, and many find out they have too much stuff when they have to move. Whatever your reasons, any time is the perfect time to go through that stuff and figure out what to do with it. Here are your five basic options: Keep it, Store it, Sell, it, Donate it, and Throw it Away. The hard part is trying to put that stuff in the right category. First, ask yourself these questions:

• Does this item add positive value to my life or does it make me feel bad?
• Does this item have sentimental value? Is it a family heirloom?
• Have I used this item or worn these clothes in the last year?

If the item is in the keep pile consider storing it. Larger items or items that you decide to keep but still don’t have room for can be put into storage. Remember to think about insurance coverage and special needs for certain items, such as temperature, parking, etc.

If you are getting rid of the item, follow these basic rules to categorize that “stuff”!

• Throw it away if it is torn, ripped, broken, or stained.
• Sell it if it is something that you think someone else would buy or could imagine someone else using. These items can be sold in a garage sale, consignment store, or even online.
• Donate items that are in good shape and would be helpful to others. Places like Salvation Army and Goodwill take many donations and pick up in certain areas. Also remember that some items like children’s toys, book and videos can be donated to children’s hospitals and other organizations with needy or sick children. Be creative and check around. There are many worthwhile places to donate good used items.

For information on storage facilities, rental costs, and other storage tips call Mike Steinberg, Relocation LLC at 918-459-6683 or www.relocationllc.net.

For all your real estate needs in the Tulsa, OK. area contact Darryl Baskin, McGraw Realtors at 918-258-2600 or www.darrylbaskin.com.