Bedrooms: When it comes to clothing, people generally wear 20% of their clothes 80% of the time. Only hang clothes that you wear most often, and store the rest. The idea is to showcase closet space. Dining Areas: Clear clutter off any flat surfaces, including the dining table, leaving only subtle decor, such as a vase of flowers. Living Areas: Gather books, magazines, remotes, toys, gaming gadgets, and throws. Fold and drape throws on chairs or stow in closets. Again, clear all flat surfaces, packing away nonessential items, and storing magazines and electronics in decorative bins. Office Space: Organization is the focus for office space. Overflowing shelves do not reflect useful space. Keep all personal papers stored out of sight. Linen Closets: Organize and clean them out. Store seasonal blankets, clothes, and outerwear off site. Keep linens to a minimum. Laundry Room: Whether your washer and dryer are in the garage, laundry room, or closet, you should make the room or area neat. Organize with shelving or bins. Do not leave clothes out for buyers to see. Store detergents, bleach, and softeners in cabinets. Do not use the tops of the appliances for storage. Garage: Although cleaning the garage may be the most daunting of tasks, it can be as simple as getting rid of things you have not touched in years. Boxes of broken toys, useless sports gear, and rusty tools all seem to migrate to the dark corners of the garage. Use this opportunity to discard or donate. Other items, like wall paint, extra tiles for the floor, and bicycles, can be shelved or hung.
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