Inside: More clutter = more stress. If this is something that you’d like to conquer, I would invite you to take a look at this post and follow these tips for how to make money when you declutter.
I enjoy having a clean, uncluttered home but as an autistic & ADHD adult that isn’t always possible.
I also like money. I’m not a materialistic person but money does help, you know? Just in terms of having a little bit extra. I don’t want to be rich, in a financial sense. I’d rather be rich otherwise. And I’m working on that. It’s nice when something that we’re already working on contributes in other ways.
For example, how to make money when you declutter – win, win right? Cleaner home, and extra money.
When it comes to stretching a paycheck in our family, we have to come up with some creative ways to make extra money. Whether it’s trying one of these 154 resources to make money on the side or one of these 100 ways to make extra cash. In addition to the blog, I’ve also looked at some more work at home ideas or how I can turn a hobby into a money maker.
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We do try to stick within our monthly budget, but I wanted to see if there were other ways that we could tackle two problems: clutter and money.
5 Ways Decluttering Can Help You Save Money
Clutter not only drags you down mentally, but it is also a huge waste of your financial resources. How exactly does clutter waste money, and how does getting rid of it help you save financially?
You Find Items You Forgot You Had
When you declutter, it can be like going shopping.
As you clean, you will likely come across many objects that you forgot you had. You may need more pens and find close to one hundred. You just never know what you are going to find when you declutter. The rescued items can be organized from this point on, and used as needed.
You Don’t Have to Buy New Items Because You Lost the Old One
We’ve all been there. You have an item you need and you are sure you bought it already. You know that you have it somewhere, but you have so much clutter lying around that you may never find the item. You inevitably end up buying a new one, only to find the original several months down the road.
With piles and piles of seemingly random things being stored in your home, it can be near impossible to find what you are looking for when you need it the most. Decluttering can make your home more organized so that you never have to waste time looking for things you bought and misplaced, or buy a duplicate item.
It Encourages You to Buy Less
When you have spent a large amount of time decluttering your home, you realize what a time-waster it is to have too many items. It can be the most effective way of convincing yourself to buy less. You will save a large amount of money if you take the simple step of curbing your spending patterns.
Buy less, and your life will instantly go in a positive direction.
You Can Downsize
The amount of real estate that clutter takes up is amazing. When you declutter, it makes you feel good and you will want to keep going. When you have gotten to a point where you are closer to being a minimalist, you will find that you truly do not need a lot of space to enjoy the home you live in.
You may even find yourself seriously considering downsizing your home in order to save money and prepare for the future.
You Can Create Income Selling Old Items
Decluttering leaves you with not only a lot of junk, but also with many perfectly good items that you simply do not need. By selling these old items, you are not just saving money, but making some. This can be an added incentive to your decluttering efforts.
Whether it be through a garage sale, word of mouth or an online ad, sell your old items and make some extra cash.
Items That You Can Sell at a Garage Sale
Start With the Storage Areas
Where do you keep most of the things you own, but no longer use?
Yep, it’s all in the basement, attic, garage, shed, storage unit or closet. It doesn’t matter where you store your stuff, what matters is the bounty you can find there. Storage bins are also treasure troves of long-forgotten items that may hold some value.
Set aside the things you no longer use, but that might fetch a decent price.
Check Out the Kitchen
Dig through your cupboards to see what kinds of finds are hiding in there. Look particularly closely at the bottom cupboards and in the back to discover those gadgets or pieces that may not have been all that handy for you, but that a serious baker or collector would love.
Sort Through Your Clothing
Clothes can be worth quite a bit of money if they’re in good shape and are a coveted brand name. Even items without designer labels can add up to a bit of cash if you have a lot to sell. Places like consignment shops, online swap sites or even yard sales are suitable for selling clothing.
Again, eBay and Craigslist are also options, but they could be more time consuming.
Gather Your Gadgets
Old electronic devices can often maintain their value. You’d be surprised what you can get from even broken gadgets that others can use for parts. Gather up your unused or broken electronics, and then do a little research to see what they’re going for. Amazon and eBay have programs that pay cash for electronic devices or you can market them to individual sellers on the sites.
A Google search can lead you to other sites that buy these things. Be sure to take time to compare so you get the highest payout possible.
Selling your old stuff for cash really isn’t as intimidating as it may seem, and it’s frequently worth your time. You’ll be thrilled when you have the cash in your pocket and a clutter-free home, as well.
Decluttering is good for the mind, body and soul.
It is also good for the wallet. If you are hoping to save money and be more responsible with what you have, take these thoughts into consideration. Decluttering can and does save you money, and in a big way.
From an autistic autism mom to you
The Autism Family Guide is your shortcut to autism parenting.
How do I know?
Because friend, the resources in this guide are lifechanging.
Create routines with ease, calming strategies at your fingertips, and more.
Kori
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