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With more people prioritizing functionality over excess, a pre-sale decluttering session can make room for new items.
Here are 5 areas Mills suggests decluttering before the big day hits.
Attics are full of seasonal decor, old keepsakes, and forgotten boxes.
To limit attic clutter in the future, consider whether youll use the item again.
If its a seasonal item, thats fine, but if not, do you oughta keep it?
The space beneath your bed is prime real estate for organized storage, says Mills.
However, if its cluttered with things you dont need, youre missing out on its full potential.
Clear it out now, and you might use it for smarter storage solutions post-Black Friday.
Once youve cleared out the clutter, you have an extra space to store new linens and bedding.
This large King-size bed is upholstered in a beige fabric and has a classic styling on the head board.
The bed is crafted with a robust frame, and is self assembly.
Garage shelving
Im not fortunate enough to have a garage, but boy, does my husband want one!
The artist in him has already filled our make-believe garage with his printmaking materials, including a printing press!
Garages are notorious for collecting everything from tools to unused sports equipmenteverything apart from vehicles.
Plus, having an organized garage makes finding and accessing items so much easier, he adds.
In reality, many of us rummage around to find an essential item that is past its sell-by-date.
He adds that a tidy pantry makes meal planning easier during the busy holiday season.
This 44-piece food storage set will get your pantry ship-shape in no time.
The containers are 100% leak-proof and airtight, meaning your food is kept mess free.
Plus, they are stain and odor resistant too.
Closet corners
Its easy to close your eyes to the clutter behind closed doors and pretend its not there.
Its as simple as that.
Recycle and donate
It doesnt need to go to landfill unless its beyond repair or reuse.
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