Home Improvement Magazine Home Fashions Magazine Spring 2018 | Page 8

Renovation
Spring Clean
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3. For the things that
f you’re planning a home renovation project, there is no
better time than now to do a deep purge of the things that
are getting in your way.
you don’t use daily
but wish to keep or
only need for special
occasions: perhaps
you can include a
display area or extra
cupboard in your
renovation plans
that’s designated for
things such as serving
platters or those
“guest only” towels.
Before you can begin any renovation project, you’ll need to
empty the space. This is a great time to organize and sort. If
you tackle this in several stages, you will find it’s easier than
you think. When the renovation is complete, and you’re ready
to bring things back into the space, everything you’ve kept will
have both a purpose and a place.
Here’s the easiest way to declutter any space in your home:
1. Don’t try to do everything at once. Break the
decluttering job down into small increments. Tackle
one cabinet or corner at a time. If you know your
renovation project will begin next month, use the
next four weeks to declutter a little bit each day.
4. Once you have
decided what will
stay, place the items
in boxes and label the
containers carefully
so you’ll know what’s
inside each during the
renovation. This will
also make it easier to
put the items in the
new space once the
job is done.
2. Thorough decluttering of any space is best done in three
steps:
• First, get rid of any obvious trash, such as empty food
packages, broken small appliances, or cracked dishes
that no longer serve a purpose.
• Decide what things you no longer use or have too
many of. Think about donating these items to others
who can make use of them or selling them to earn a
little extra towards your “reno.”
5. This is also a great
time to clean
things such as
small appliances
that may have a build-up of grease and grime. Wipe down
objects before they’re put into storage. When you bring
them back into the space, they will be ready to use in your
newly renovated living space.
• Find other places
in your home
for things that
you want to keep
but would make
more sense in
another part of
your home.
6. If you plan to remain at home during a renovation, you
may want to set up a temporary area in another part of the
home to replace the area you are losing
access to. Keep essential items together so
you will have easy access to the items you
need.
Taking these steps before your home
renovation project begins will save you
time and headaches in the long run. You
will be glad you took the time to
declutter to ensure only those items
that you love and that serve a purpose
end up coming back to your clean,
beautiful, and functional new space.
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