Fresh Year, Fresh Home in 2021

January 6, 2021 admin

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So Fresh, So Clean

Once we turn the page on the calendar, it is a great time to give your place a good cleaning. The type of cleaning where you take everything out of each drawer, cupboard, and closet. Yes, even those things that have been hiding in the back corners of these areas. Once you have everything removed, it is a great time to give all of the surfaces a good wipe down.

Parsing Down

Now that you have all of your belongings out from the closets, cupboards, and drawers, it is time to thin your collection. Do you have a lot of kitchen items that you rarely use? Have you ever used that mini-whisk? How many spatulas does one person need? How many towels do you really require? If you find that you have more than you need, local thrift stores may be able to take your donations of gently used items. For the more pricey items you have lying around the house, Craigslist and Ebay may be great options too.

Clash of Clutter

Clutter has a way of making just about every room feel disorganized, no matter how little the mess. Some research has suggested that visual clutter can have an impact on how we think. Clutter can increase our anxiety levels and affect our sleep patterns, as well as our relationships with others. Decluttering each room doesn’t need to take forever. Allocating a few minutes each day to keeping clutter at bay can help to keep not only your space fresh and tidy, but your mind happy too.

Fresh Organization is Relaxing

Now that you have parsed down, it is time to get organized. Like the old adage says, “A place for everything and everything in its place.” Getting organized doesn’t take too much time and effort, as long as you keep up on a regular basis. The initial hurdle is getting it done, then it becomes second nature.

A few great tips from the professionals over at HGTV include preventing flat surfaces from becoming dumping spots, as well as visual organization methods for keeping cords organized. Organization can help to give you extra time too, as you will know where just about everything is, cutting down on the time spent searching for items.

Freshen it Up: Rearrange Your Furniture

Nothing freshens up a place more than rearranging your furniture. Don’t just limit yourself to what is in each room already. Why not grab things from other rooms to see how they flow in new spaces? You might be surprised with the feeling that moving just a few things can have on your overall mood. This is especially true when we have been spending a lot of time indoors. Shake things up a bit!

When it comes to rearranging, pay special attention to where your attention flows. Do you spend more time watching television now? Or are you and your roommates or family playing more board games lately? These activities can help to dictate where you place your furniture, electronics, and other items.

Resolutions

We often look at New Year’s resolutions with a wistful hopefulness, romanticizing our future selves. However, how many of those resolutions and plans revolve around the space you call home? We spend so much time there, so why not take a few minutes to think about the types of things you want to improve upon at home.

Whether it is washing your dishes before going to bed every night or organizing your food better, there’s always something you can do to make your future self proud. While you’re at it, why not make a deal with yourself that you’ll make 2021 a productive, organized, and low stress year!

Conclusion

Many of us are looking forward to saying goodbye to 2020. However, don’t be in such a rush, as you may overlook some of the important things that you may want to start anew in the new year. If you are looking for a new place to call home, let the professionals at The Property Manager help you to begin on your journey of starting fresh.