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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2014 12:39:37 GMT -5
What about those heavu-dooty plastic ones? Won't Home-Depot bring it and place it? Why buy a whole shed to store stuff you don't use or need? Dolphins wants to simplify her life, and storing a bunch of boxes of carp month-after-month/year-after-year instead of just taking it once to Goodwill does not simplify things. Because she loves working in the yard but hates keeping all of her yard stuff in her house.
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Post by Rocky Mtn Saver on Apr 21, 2014 12:41:30 GMT -5
Why buy a whole shed to store stuff you don't use or need? Dolphins wants to simplify her life, and storing a bunch of boxes of carp month-after-month/year-after-year instead of just taking it once to Goodwill does not simplify things. Because she loves working in the yard but hates keeping all of her yard stuff in her house. Thanks, I missed that we were talking about useful yard stuff.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Apr 21, 2014 12:42:04 GMT -5
It is photographing EACH piece and describe EACH peace. And download and upload. 15sec my ars!
You don't need to list every single item you're getting rid of. She should only list the things she knows will bring in enough money to make it worth it.
Don't list the small stuff that would bring a few bucks at a garage sale. Either toss it or donate it to Goodwill.
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Post by tloonya on Apr 21, 2014 12:43:30 GMT -5
What about those heavu-dooty plastic ones? Won't Home-Depot bring it and place it? Why buy a whole shed to store stuff you don't use or need? Dolphins wants to simplify her life, and storing a bunch of boxes of carp month-after-month/year-after-year instead of just taking it once to Goodwill does not simplify things. Help for those with reading issues... OP said: I just have so much stuff in my house. Not a hoarder house but all my outside stuff that I don't want to get ruined in the weather because I don't have a shed or garage I keep in the house.
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Post by Rocky Mtn Saver on Apr 21, 2014 12:45:34 GMT -5
Why buy a whole shed to store stuff you don't use or need? Dolphins wants to simplify her life, and storing a bunch of boxes of carp month-after-month/year-after-year instead of just taking it once to Goodwill does not simplify things. Help for those with reading issues... OP said: I just have so much stuff in my house. Not a hoarder house but all my outside stuff that I don't want to get ruined in the weather because I don't have a shed or garage I keep in the house. Thanks, Archie already noticed that. So why are half of us talking about how to build a shed to store outside stuff, and the other half are arguing over whether it's better to donate, have a garage sale, or sell on Craigslist? I'm confused about what dolphins really wants to do with her stuff.
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Post by Shooby on Apr 21, 2014 12:47:33 GMT -5
Just load up the junk and take it to Goodwill and be done with it.
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Post by Sam_2.0 on Apr 21, 2014 12:47:44 GMT -5
Yes. It takes like 15 seconds to take a picture and write a description. Posting on Craigslist takes about 3 minutes. Then everything happens in the background. If they want it, they come to my house with cash. It takes virtually no time or effort. Time to set up and manage a garage sale? All freaking day. If not multiple days. I got better things to do on a Saturday then sit around and haggle with people in my driveway. You MUST know if we are talking de-cluttering - how much stuff needs to be gotten out? So it is not 15 sec at all! It is photographing EACH piece and describe EACH peace. And download and upload. 15sec my ars! Snap pic on phone, upload to FB or CL with a description. Done in about 15 seconds. I do it all the time If you are in place where deductions will help you out at tax time then definitely donate to goodwill! I found an online chart for donating/deducting. I copied it into Excel and would change it to match what I had and change the quantity on items (10 shirts, 5 pants, etc). It would total the dollar value at the bottom. I take a printed copy with me and have the store sign it when I make my donation, then drop it into my taxes file. Easy peasy.
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Post by tloonya on Apr 21, 2014 12:49:10 GMT -5
Help for those with reading issues... OP said: I just have so much stuff in my house. Not a hoarder house but all my outside stuff that I don't want to get ruined in the weather because I don't have a shed or garage I keep in the house. Thanks, Archie already noticed that. So why are half of us talking about how to build a shed to store outside stuff, and the other half are arguing over whether it's better to donate, have a garage sale, or sell on Craigslist? I'm confused about what dolphins really wants to do with her stuff. If you consider me as half of us...thanks (I think I was the only one going about shed purchase.) Everyone else is trying to change dophin's career, have her sell online etc... Rocky! What is wrong with you ?
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Apr 21, 2014 12:50:45 GMT -5
Dolphins mentioned in her OP she's overwhelmed partly b/c she is trying to get stuff organized to have a garage sale in a month or less. I am starting to go through some stuff for a garage sale within the month I hope
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Post by Rocky Mtn Saver on Apr 21, 2014 12:53:06 GMT -5
I cut a lot of stuff out to destress. I used to play in the church band but I quit. I stopped attending events I really don't care about. I only volunteer for what I want to do. I stopped shopping for fun. I decluttered. Less stuff is less stress. I put the focus back on my family. I spend more time cooking and doing stuff that adds value to our lives. I've heard suggestions to do a written assessment that compares what's important to you vs what you really spend your time doing. First you write down in order of importance and/or enjoyment, the things that you value. Then you track how you spend your hours over the next week or month. Finally you compare the two. If you're not really spending your time on things that you value, you now know where you can begin cutting out to realign your priorities.
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Post by Rocky Mtn Saver on Apr 21, 2014 12:54:49 GMT -5
Dolphins mentioned in her OP she's overwhelmed partly b/c she is trying to get stuff organized to have a garage sale in a month or less. I am starting to go through some stuff for a garage sale within the month I hope
Which said to me that she wanted to get rid of a lot of stuff. But then she also indicated that it was useful outdoor stuff that she wants to keep. I guess I'm confuzzled about what she wants, but perhaps Dolphins is as well!
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Apr 21, 2014 12:56:33 GMT -5
I'm guessing she wants to have the garage sale in order to get rid of the crap that is taking up space that could be used for the stuff she actually wants to keep (like the outdoor stuff).
The hall closets are on my de-clutter list b/c I'd like to get rid of all the crap in there so I can use them for stuff that we actually use but I don't currently have a place to put it.
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Post by Rocky Mtn Saver on Apr 21, 2014 12:58:21 GMT -5
I'm guessing she wants to have the garage sale in order to get rid of the crap that is taking up space that could be used for the stuff she actually wants to keep (like the outdoor stuff). That would work, I suppose! I still vote for getting rid of more. My mom like to tinker in the yard/garden, and that yard stuff multiplies like bunnies!
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Post by HoneyBBQ on Apr 21, 2014 13:03:59 GMT -5
You MUST know if we are talking de-cluttering - how much stuff needs to be gotten out? So it is not 15 sec at all! It is photographing EACH piece and describe EACH peace. And download and upload. 15sec my ars! Snap pic on phone, upload to FB or CL with a description. Done in about 15 seconds. I do it all the time If you are in place where deductions will help you out at tax time then definitely donate to goodwill! I found an online chart for donating/deducting. I copied it into Excel and would change it to match what I had and change the quantity on items (10 shirts, 5 pants, etc). It would total the dollar value at the bottom. I take a printed copy with me and have the store sign it when I make my donation, then drop it into my taxes file. Easy peasy. Can you share a link? That chart would be very handy.
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Post by giramomma on Apr 21, 2014 13:06:36 GMT -5
Can you take some time off of work? While not as "fun" I've been taking some vacation time to work on our house. Just to get ahead? It's what I've had to do this year. This week will be the third day off in a month. Can you also start looking ahead on your calendar and planning earlier? I generally have to start preparing for things minimally a month beforehand, otherwise, things just don't get done.
Can you tell your folks that you will only be available on certain days for errand running? I can't think of anything I do that can't wait a day. The only exception would be an emergency medical visit.
How are the rest of your home systems? Have you streamlined laundry, finances, preparing meals? These are places I would start...
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Post by Sam_2.0 on Apr 21, 2014 13:07:38 GMT -5
Sure! Here's one that would be easy to copy over: satruck.org/donation-value-guide. I just update it every now & then with a new chart. I tend to value things on the low side unless I have something brand-new that I can't put on CL or give to someone else to use. I've also used this as a pricing guide when I did actually have a garage sale, and that seemed to work out really well too. I think people tend to over-value their things when pricing them.
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Post by bookkeeper on Apr 21, 2014 13:13:38 GMT -5
I have been working on decluttering a 4000 sq.ft. house for the last year.
My method has been to view each room with a critical eye. Then remove anything that I do not use or enjoy. I take these removed items to my basement where I have storage for the things I want to keep, a pile for the church rummage sale and another pile for things that should be thrown out.
If you can use one location in your house to stage the sorting process, then you have all the other rooms in your house clutter free in a short period of time. When you have a day to make a Goodwill or Salvation Army run, fill some empty boxes and away you go. It doesn't all have to be done at once. The clutter didn't all come into your house at once.
As far as getting things done after work, I believe in DO IT NOW TECHNOLOGY. Basically, this involves me setting the oven timer for 30 minutes and I get busy and clean, sort, do laundry, etc. until the timer goes off. 30 minutes is not a huge chunk out of your day and the time spent getting projects accomplished will pay off very quickly.
As far as feeling overwhelmed by work/life/eldercare, I came up with this mantra I repeat very slowly, over and over again when I am stressed: At the end of the day, all I can do is all I can do.
I know I have put more pressure on myself than others have laid on me in the past. Slowing down and saying it out loud lets me give myself permission to accept what can actually be done by one person in one day.
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Post by Shooby on Apr 21, 2014 13:14:29 GMT -5
Can u cut back work hours? I can't cut back work hours because I am a manager and if I did it would be to go to a lower position and that has never happened to a manager in our store. You don't know if you don't ask. Or if this job more hours then you want then maybe it's time to look elsewhere .
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2014 13:15:02 GMT -5
Sure! Here's one that would be easy to copy over: satruck.org/donation-value-guide. I just update it every now & then with a new chart. I tend to value things on the low side unless I have something brand-new that I can't put on CL or give to someone else to use. I've also used this as a pricing guide when I did actually have a garage sale, and that seemed to work out really well too. I think people tend to over-value their things when pricing them. if you do your taxes turbotax, you can use the 'it's deductible' tool.
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Post by sheilaincali on Apr 21, 2014 13:26:40 GMT -5
This is just my opinion. You need to sit down and make some lists for yourself. Lists of what you want to accomplish, what you want to get rid of, projects, etc. Put it on paper and then prioritize it by urgency and time it will take to do it.
Some of your stress comes from having a cluttered life- cluttered meaning: both busy life, mentally and physically. If you can make your lists and empower yourself to get things done I think you'll start to find you have more energy.
I did the decluttering thing on the WIR last year and got rid of over 2000 items in my house. It feels awesome.
In addition to the "chores" you want to do make a list of things you'd like to do for yourself to relax. We keep a list of movies we want to see on our fridge, hiking trails we want to hike, etc. Divide your free time- devote a portion to your "chores" and a portion to fun stuff. As time goes on you'll find you can devote more of your free time to the fun stuff.
Step one- if you really want to declutter- get a big garbage bag, a paper grocery bag and a box. Set your timer for 10 or 15 minutes and just start in one area. Garage in the big bag, things to be shredded in the paper bag and donation/garage sale items in the box. Once one is full out of the house it goes.
Personally you couldn't pay me enough to have a garage sale. I do sell small items on eBay and bigger items on Craigslist. But for the most part the unnecessary clutter gets donated or thrown away.
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Post by Shooby on Apr 21, 2014 13:37:24 GMT -5
Get rid of half of your stuff. Seriously. How many place settings do u need? Or how manyof aanything?
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Apr 21, 2014 13:40:10 GMT -5
I am with you 200%. I didn't know what to tell you until this one. Buy a friggin shed! Will take some stress out of sight. So one is done? It is easy to say buy a shed. Then you have to put it up. As a single woman that is no easy task. And don't suggest hire someone to do it because if there were people in my small town who did construction or concrete work all my worries would be solved. Just an FYI, you can buy fully built sheds at Home Depot and they'll deliver/anchor them for you. IF you have one close enough and IF you actually want one. Oh and IF you have funds to buy one.
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Post by michelyn8 on Apr 21, 2014 14:23:46 GMT -5
I am with you 200%. I didn't know what to tell you until this one. Buy a friggin shed! Will take some stress out of sight. So one is done? It is easy to say buy a shed. Then you have to put it up. As a single woman that is no easy task. And don't suggest hire someone to do it because if there were people in my small town who did construction or concrete work all my worries would be solved. You can get pre-built sheds at Lowes and maybe even Home Depot. And around my area, all I seem to see are these rent to own type places that sell sheds of various sized. And with those, you have the option to pay in full. I think all you have to do is make sure the place in your yard you want the shed set is to cleared and maybe levelled a bit for it. They do the rest (essentially just roll it off a truck). I'm a not a person who enjoys yard sales. And I've never had any luck listing stuff on e-bay or Craigslist. So, if it were me, I'd donate or trash whatever I didn't want. My best advice is to start carving out little bits of me time. Take a half day and do something you want to do - not clean up around the house or run errands but maybe go see a movie, get a pedicure or just spend the afternoon reading. I have to keep reminding myself its ok to do these things. I've gotten really bad about putting my mother and children before myself even though I have 3 other siblings who ideally should do some things for Mama and my children are all adults now and capable of doing for themselves. At times I feel resentful about all I do for others and get depressed that I'm always the one everyone leans on when I feel like I don't have the luxury of leaning on someone else, but I'm getting better at reminding myself that I don't have to do what I do and its ok to say no and expect others to help out some.
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Post by Shooby on Apr 21, 2014 14:58:22 GMT -5
If you have to much stuff then why buy a shedto store eveven more stuff?
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Post by achelois on Apr 21, 2014 15:02:07 GMT -5
There is a guy at my work with a pickup truck. When I have stuff to get rid of, I put it in the unused half of my garage. He comes and takes it away.
I pay him.
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Post by JustLurkin on Apr 21, 2014 15:08:42 GMT -5
I can't cut back work hours because I am a manager and if I did it would be to go to a lower position and that has never happened to a manager in our store. Do you need to be a manager? Yes, it'd be lower pay to return to non-management, but could you do okay with lower pay and then have less work, less hours, less stress, and more time with the family? Would it hurt to ask?
I did it!
My house always looked like hell, because like you mentioned, I was mostly coming home and falling into bed. Never had time to straighten up, and if I did have time, all I wanted to do was veg and recover from work.
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Post by jeffreymo on Apr 21, 2014 15:13:29 GMT -5
Have the kidney foundation or some other charity pick up the stuff you don't want anymore. Hire a house cleaner. They'll save you time by doing all the things you don't want to do, and you'll subliminally become more organized because you won't want the cleaner to see how "cluttered" your life really is. Schedule it for every other Friday and you'll have 2 relaxing weekends every month.
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Post by Sam_2.0 on Apr 21, 2014 15:20:22 GMT -5
Have the kidney foundation or some other charity pick up the stuff you don't want anymore. Hire a house cleaner. They'll save you time by doing all the things you don't want to do, and you'll subliminally become more organized because you won't want the cleaner to see how "cluttered" your life really is. Schedule it for every other Friday and you'll have 2 relaxing weekends every month. This is so true! My house is so clean now that we have someone coming every other week to do the deep cleaning. I figure that 1) I am paying for house cleaning, so it's worth the extra minutes each day to keep it up, and 2) things stay picked up and out of the way for the house cleaner. I am loving it!!
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Post by NoNamePerson on Apr 21, 2014 15:55:29 GMT -5
Maybe this was asked and answered but how old is your son? Only asking since he made a rather profound statement about not making yourself 1st. Can he help you maybe hauling stuff off, etc? I remember when I went back to work full time with a 4th grader and husband (sorta one in the same) I finally announced that I was no longer going to be the perfect mother, housekeeper, wife and/or cook. I just did what I could and let the rest hang!! Why not take one small area at a time and declutter/trash/donate/sale. Then move on to another area. don't try to do it all once. Sometimes decluttering causes clutter if not hauled off instantly.
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Apr 21, 2014 15:56:15 GMT -5
I cut a lot of stuff out to destress. I used to play in the church band but I quit. I stopped attending events I really don't care about. I only volunteer for what I want to do. I stopped shopping for fun. I decluttered. Less stuff is less stress. I put the focus back on my family. I spend more time cooking and doing stuff that adds value to our lives. I've heard suggestions to do a written assessment that compares what's important to you vs what you really spend your time doing. First you write down in order of importance and/or enjoyment, the things that you value. Then you track how you spend your hours over the next week or month. Finally you compare the two. If you're not really spending your time on things that you value, you now know where you can begin cutting out to realign your priorities. That's sounds like too much work! Just do what you value. If you are doing something and you think "This sucks and I'd rather be doing..." stop doing it. I get that certain chores and things like cooking, bathing and feeding your children and pets have to be done but I think people complicate their lives unnecessarily. I don't know if they are afraid of alone time with their selves and keep their schedules full so they don't have to think about it or what - but being simple is so simple! I think I just created a new slogan. Hmmm. Wonder if I could start a sticker and button business with it. Nope. Too hard. I also vote no on the garage sale. Pay it forward and give it away unless it's something really expensive like a vehicle or antique. You may get more in return - like a simpler life. For me having no clutter gives me energy. Giving stuff away is easier and also saves energy. I'd want the decluttered house more than the extra few bucks.
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