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Originally Posted by 968rz
A good way to do this is put the stuff you think you don't need in a box and tape it shut, date it and put it in the basement/attic. If in 6 to 12 months you have not opend it out of desperate need for what is in it- get rid of it; (do not open it) just put it in the trunk and stop off at Goodwill (good for you and them).
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One has to divide things up according to use, value, memorabilia, etc. I recently got rid of a bunch of novels. I'm not going to read a book twice. Old pics are fun but I don't necessarily want them in the computer. So, they need a place. Collectibles have gotten out of hand for me. I couldn't pass a garage sale for years. Now, I'm going to be the garage sale.
As I said, if you designate an adequate area for each type of item and store efficiently, you can hang on to more. Off site storage and attics are not a good way to approach the problem.
I have enough extra furniture (all of it antiques) to furnish a small house. I always thought I might have a cabin in the local mountains and could enjoy the second tier of belongings. Not going to happen if it hasn't happened by now. That's kind of how one has to look at the situation.
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