It's Spring Cleaning Time!

This time of year many of us decide to do our Spring Cleaning. Often, we realize that we have way too much stuff! Whether you are Spring Cleaning or have just realized that you have way too much stuff, read on for valuable information to make the cleaning process much less painful.

When cleaning or organizing, here are your five basic options: Keep it, Store it, Sell, it, Donate it, and Throw it Away. The hardest part is trying to put that stuff in the right category. To make this a little easier, 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 months?

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 Ellingson, Relocation LLC at 918-459-6683 or www.relocationllc.net.

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