[JFC]: 26 days to declutter

[sussi10]

Yep, 26 days to do a major deciliter and what's not tossed must be organized by January 24th.  That's 2400 feet of wall-to-wall, and in the garage to the ceiling, pure unadulterated clutter.  70% of the clutter is not even stored/placed by any classification.  Craft paints are in at least 6 locations,  fabric, decorations, dishes, glassware, etc. all suffering from lack of continuity.    On January 24th, if not sooner, dh and I, along with 3 dogs will move around the corner.  Same style house except this one has a family room and pool and A/C.  When we moved to Southern California last year we took the first available house for rent which accepted dogs not realizing that we were paying about $300 above market and the house didn't have A/C.  Being from the SF Bay the heat really does me in. Plus I've been very slow in learning how to dress for the heat. Duh!   First room on my agenda is the office/craft room.  Fortunately most of the craft items are still in the garage. Downside is the room is overflowing with paper neck high. Ugh!  Nothing is worse than moving and having all your important documents helter shelter all over the place.  Plus I always start the New Year with at least the office work in order.   The master bedroom won't be bad as I've been sorting and donating clothes for the past month.   Kitchen will be a snap.  Already clean and recognized cupboards.    Then there is the garage.  It's too much to think about.  I'd as soon catch rattlesnakes than deal with that monster.  Since the garage is so overwhelming I start on that as soon as the office is finished. Tuesday at the latest.   Best tip of Louise's Moving Essay was to make a Moving Binder with 'to do lists' and phone numbers.  That binder was a life saver when we moved last year.  All important number and local addresses, including those of the new house, were always at hand.  I still have the binder and it will be quick to update which is one less worry. Also keeping my regular phone/address book close at hand was a plus.   Sussi