Hello e1-
Need advice input etc on where and how to start with going through, packing, sorting, eliminating 44 years of stuff in an 1800 square foot home plus a garage. Within 6 weeks. I am overwhelmed and hoping someone has a doable method of madness for this type of project. Thank you in advance.
xoxoxo
susan
We had pickers come in who gave us a price for the contents after I'd taken what I wanted. I'm sure they found things I wish I'd found. But it's not worth my effort. Those are simply things.
Advice for the OP: throw bags and things out the windows so you don't have to go by your hoarder. Take carloads to dumpsters and don't dispose at the house. Everything will come back in if it's brought by the queen in her chair or thrown away where she will find it.
Who needs a complete set of dishes? Need a dish? You can find a fancy one at the Goodwill or other second hand shops nearby. Things break.. My family thought I had too many dishes, etc.. Strangely, I was dropping a dish or glass or something every week... Stress? maybe.. It was weird.. I think I had too much stress.. I need to drop more dishes..
So if you are looking for a place to take kitchen gear, perhaps call your local college or university.
I didn't use it for the childhood home, but for some strange reason ( what could that possibly be ) wanted to super downsize my things...on nextdoor I'd post a partial list of what I was putting out, leave it outside and voila! 95% gone. It's like magic! I love that people find uses for things I don't use any more also.
And no storage units, definitely!!! Do not do that to yourself!
Let us know how you progress. Hugs!