How often have you looked upward and had that cringing feeling of guilt and overwhelm, thinking of that attic mess you’ve never quite managed to get around to? Does it incite dread in you? Do you wish it would all just go away?
Well, fear no longer, because we’ve got good news. Your attic can provide storage serenity when first moving in, when downsizing your home or as part of a house-wide overhaul — as long as you know how to organize it right.
To that end, here are several small attic ideas to whip your unsightly upstairs into a bright, accessible repository for holiday decorations, heirlooms, costumes, clothes and more.
How often have you looked upward and had that cringing feeling of guilt and overwhelm, thinking of that attic mess you’ve never quite managed to get around to? Does it incite dread in you? Do you wish it would all just go away?
Well, fear no longer, because we’ve got good news. Your attic can provide storage serenity when first moving in, when downsizing your home or as part of a house-wide overhaul — as long as you know how to organize it right.
To that end, here are several small attic ideas to whip your unsightly upstairs into a bright, accessible repository for holiday decorations, heirlooms, costumes, clothes and more.
Donate or Get Rid of Unused Items
It’s helpful to set up a four-pile sorting system, which includes:
- Giveaways: Anything you think a family member or friend will want.
- Donations: For items you don’t want but that still have a lot of useful life left in them.
- Trash pickup or dump: Some items just don’t have any more life in them.
- Sale items: If you’re up for the challenge.
Create an Organizational Structure
Once you have a basic layout for what goes where, create an organizational structure. If you have a lot of costumes or clothes, for instance, that might mean setting up a closet bar. If you’re a decorating nut with seasonal items for every month of the year, buy organizational bins to manage the mess.
It’s also helpful to plan for future clean-outs. How and when will you revisit your attic? What signs will you look for when deciding to do another overhaul? Keep a list of any small attic ideas you’d like to try later, and make a commitment to yourself to help you avoid the distress that comes with leaving a space unaddressed for too long.
Book a Storage Unit
Renting a storage unit to store extra belongings is one of the best ways to clear space in your attic and help keep it organized. If you only need to store a few items, you can rent a 5 by 5 feet storage unit. If you need more space, you can rent a 5 by 10 feet storage unit or bigger.
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