How To Decide What To Keep Or Toss When Decluttering

Here are seven questions to ask yourself every time you need help deciding what to toss or keep. An expiration date can also relate to whether an item has outlived its usefulness. For example, you may be holding on to a piece of clothing from years ago for sentimental reasons that you know you’ll never wear or fit into again. Instead, take a photo of it or turn it into a piece of art by framing it.

Sale items you thought were too good to pass upItems purchased you thought you’d use one dayThings bought while on vacation that you thought you’d never find elsewhere

Maybe you have items you can lend out to friends and family who may actually be able to use them. Items like this may include:

Quality yard equipment and gardening toolsExpensive kitchen gadgets and appliances, such as bread makers or stand mixersOne-of-a-kind formal gowns and special occasion clothesCostly camera equipment, sporting equipment, wedding gowns, party tents, kayaks, and skis