How and When to Let Go of Household Clutter

When something does not bring beauty to our lives anymore, consider donating or recycling it.
How and When to Let Go of Household Clutter
Old bed sheets can be donated to a homeless shelter. Andriy Blokhin/Shutterstock
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Now and then I hear from readers who are facing a dilemma that strikes a chord with me personally. I’ve been there, I know what they’re facing, and I’ve discovered solutions that just might help.

Dear Mary: As a fellow cheapskate, I have a question for you: When and how do you decide whether something that is still functional can be discarded or donated?

Mary Hunt
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