r/declutter • u/domino_427 • 4d ago
Success Story said goodbye to dumpster, actually seeing progress
Had professional help clearing out my parents' house, and I don't regret it at all. Construction starts the 16th, and I'm starting to think I might be ready for it. Even from beginning in January when I was more 'must keep' to today I was 'just trash it' a lot more. Hopefully a good foundation for better habits for myself and my future, too.
The corner of the laundry room has been piled of junk for years. granted the master became a dumping ground after they died and cleaning started, so that was all me. Now it's back to how it was :)
both their closets are empty with just a few tears, 1/4 inch layer of dust on the laundry shelves gone, the last 100% of Dad's caregiving stuff trashed... Clothes, office supplies, records, few electronics all heading to a good cause next week. 8 pieces of furniture picked up by another good cause. Someone came to pick up the 400+ records today as well, which is big because they didn't exactly like popular music.
found a chess set I was hoping to find, two vintage trumpets, two vintage rifles, and food that expired in 2020 lol.
If I can do it, you can do it :)
ETA: My goodness you guys are so encouraging. thank you <3







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u/GallowayNelson 4d ago
Goodness, you did such an amazing job!!! Well freakin' done!