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It’s Springtime. Time to start clearing away the old things from your life–mind, body and soul. Get rid of any debris standing in the way of you and a life of pure enjoyment (or at least ease and satisfaction). Junk, clutter and piles of things you don’t use around your home creates a chaotic environment that’s not conducive to peace and relaxation. Take a moment to reflect on the ways you can make your home more peaceful, inviting and clutter-free this spring. Here’s 10 tips to get you motivated.

1. Organize your closets.

I’m sure you’ve heard it before, get rid of  any items of clothing that you haven’t worn in a year or more. what are you keeping those old size 00 jeans for, a rainy day? (Kidding) It’s better to have a clear, fresh closet today so you can find the things you need. 

2. Replace your A/C Filter.

A dirty A/C filter will cause the air in your home to be stuffy and allergenic. Replace your A/C filter with a fresh one from Wal-Mart or the grocery store.

3. Call a charity to haul away unwanted items.

Help less fortunate families by donating items to charity that you and your family are no longer using. Not only will you be helping needy families, but you can also get a tax deduction. If possible, you may also want to deliver donations to a donation truck near your home. 

4. Hold a garage sale.

If you’re short on funds, you can hold a garage sale and make a few extra bucks off your old junk! 

5. Move big pieces of furniture and clean underneath.

How long has it been since you looked under your bed? Take the opportunity this spring to take a gander and get rid of pen lids, missing shoes, earrings and other accessories that one always finds when we move our beds or heavy furniture to see underneath.

6. Clean windows.

How long has it been since the windows of your home have been cleansed? It’s probably about time to give them a good clean. There are services that will do this for you, or you can break out a ladder and windex to get the job done yourself. 

7. Get paperwork in order.

Do you have stacks of unopened mail and family business filing to do? Stop! It’s springtime. Time for renewal. Time to get rid of the tasks hanging over your head and making you miserable. Tackle that paperwork once and for all. It shouldn’t take you too long, and just think of how great you’ll feel once it’s done! 

8. Fix broken items in your home.

If there are items that need to be fixed in your home or apartment, spring is the time to do it. Hear the birds chirping, see the sweet sunshine beaming down… perfect timing for tackling that broken hinge, or replacing broken door stoppers.

9. Clear out junk drawers and junk piles. 

Do you have piles of junk that needs to be dealt with? Take this gorgeous spring season to officially deal with the piles of junk in your midst. Organize, arrange, discard–free yourself to focus your mind on other things. Stop allowing junk piles to dominate your living quarters, and dominate your life.

10. Clean your garage.

What better time than spring to clean out your garage? Who knows, you may even be able to fit another car in there. Seriously, even if you’re impeccably clean, garages have a way of collecting items we don’t have time for. Take time this spring to clear away anything in your garage you never use. Your home will feel like new.

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