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ow the

Flows Smart Sizing

Water from your neighborhood Clearing through and cleaning up the clutter
goes on different adventures.
lutter can overwhelm your to sell from home? Try online you purchase. Is it a need or
Follow the pipes to home and prevent your mind services like eBay, Etsy, or other a want? Do you already have
find where water goes. from relaxing. Studies show that sites specific to your product. something that can take its place?
But be careful of invaders Cclutter has real effects on our Clothing is difficult to sell because • Look for multi-use items and make
mental and physical health. But if the
trying to block your way! thought of sorting through a lifetime of everyone usually has a pile of each possession count. Pick the
clothing they’re trying to get rid of.
stuff feels paralyzing, never fear! We multi-use pressure cooker and
have some suggestions for tackling the • Upcycle it. It’s too good to toss, banish the crock pot and rice
task. and you’re still fond of it, but you steamer. Choose a bathroom stand
don’t LOVE/love it anymore. If it with a cat box cubby underneath.
Move on it doesn’t fit your style anymore, It’s your money – make it work for
Ke p It Clear
Ke p It Clear Every journey begins with a single step consider giving it a second life. you!
Watch Out
Watch Out Leaves will block drains and and the first is the most important. Give Furniture is a great candidate for • Think eco-friendly. Newspapers
upcycling. Grab some sandpaper,
“Flushable” wipes fib! They clog pipes. cause flooding if you let them. yourself permission to move at your a brush, and turn that ratty brown can become kitty litter. Go digital
own pace, and tackle just one room or
pile at a time. dresser into the funky piece of with music and books.
your dreams!
Try a decluttering strategy like Marie • Subscribe to the 'one item in, one
item out' philosophy.
FATBERG ! Kondo's “KonMari” method. This • Donate or Gift it. You can usually • Take a picture of it, rather than
FATBERG !
donate good-quality stuff to a
method helps you look at each item
and evaluate its usefulness. Following a thrift store or give it away online. owning it.
methodical system helps keep you from (Parting with your prom dress is
becoming overwhelmed. much less painful when you know You don’t have to have a small house to
Fats, oils, and its going to a high schooler in feel the freedom of a smart-sized home.
grease solidify Move it out need.) Clothing donation boxes are Clear the clutter, and clear your mind!
and create Once you’ve sorted your items into in parking lots all over the county.
monsters that “keep” or “no longer useful,” it’s time to Don’t forget the receipt for your
block water flow. Report Spil
s* move it out. tax deduction!
Report Spil
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• Repair it. Local repair businesses Pro tip – if you’re having a hard time
Paint hurts can fix shoes, clothing, electronics, evaluating clothing, try the closet
animals that need motors, vacuums, sewing hanger method. At the beginning of
machines and more. Even if you
clean water to live. don’t plan to keep the item, each year, reverse all the hangers in
your closet. As you wear a piece, put
repairing it will allow you to sell it it back on the correct way. At the end
more easily. of the year, send the unused clothes on
those backwards hangers packing!
• Trash or Recycle it. Some things
are beyond fixing. Visit Recycle. Moving forward
KitsapGov.com to learn how and Reward yourself now that the cleaning
where to bring it. (Chunky TV, is done and you feel so good! Sit down,
anyone?) savor a cup of tea, and revel in your
success. Here’s how to keep that
• Sell it. It doesn’t matter what it feeling.
is—there’s probably a place to
sell it! Want to stay local? Try • When an item comes up on your
Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, shopping list, think hard before
or local sellers groups. Prefer

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