All homeowners know that owning a home requires continual upkeep. Your HVAC, plumbing, roof, and home appliances all need regular attention and maintenance.
Unfortunately, most people don't consider the importance of maintaining that "stuff" hiding in closets, kitchens, garages, and elsewhere.
Clutter is never a positive. Not for your home or your mental health. Decluttering your home is beneficial for your well-being as well as for your return on investment (ROI). The time and money saved when you don't need to search for or re-buy misplaced items lessens stress and gives you the bonus of having a neat and organized home. This is especially appealing if you are considering selling your home. Who doesn't want less stress during that life transition?!
Cleaning and organizing your home can increase its value and positively impact your mental health. Visual clutter is mental clutter. Studies have shown that an organized, clutter-free home lessens chaos—benefitting all family members. A neatened home is more appealing to potential buyers, which can result in a higher selling price, and having organizing systems in rooms saves time and energy while increasing efficiency and functionality.
Decluttering is a long-term investment. It is not an overnight process where your entire home is magically transformed. It is an ongoing process that takes time, planning, and a system. Regularly assessing your home's belongings and eliminating items that you no longer need will begin your journey to a clutter-free home. The ROI for having an organized home is truly a positive win-win!
Hope Kerner is a professional organizer whose company, All Things Neat, helps people declutter and organize their homes. All Things Neat provides full-service move assistance from packing/unpacking, hiring antique appraisers, and moving and estate sale companies in Bergen County and surrounding areas. Hope's company also helps families navigate the disbursement of home contents of loved ones. For a free in-home consultation or more information, contact Hope @allthingsneatbyhope.com or 973 493-6359, or FB and IG.
"Cleaning and organizing your home can increase its value and positively impact your mental health."
