How to Reduce Clutter and Get an Organized Home – Donating Old Cars
Charities to Donate Your Car to
Do you need cash from the car for another purchase or expense? While donating a car comes with tax benefits, you won’t see those benefits until the following tax season, said Mark Scoot, spokesman for AutoTrader.com.
Donate your car if it is a clunker or your goal is simply to get it out of the driveway. Most charities that accept car donations will pick them up within days of your call, Scott said.
How to Reduce Clutter & Get an Organized Home – What to do with books
Organize and Declutter Your Home
If books are overcrowding shelf or basket space, it’s time to reassess, says professional organizer Erica Ecker, owner of the organizing company The Spacialist. Did the book change your life? Do you get nostalgic when you see the binding?
Out-of-date paperbacks can go into the mixed paper bin at the recycling center or at curbside if the city or county picks up paper. Some take hardcovers, too, so check.
Sell newer book on sites like Amazon.com or Half.com an eBay company with fixed prices and no listing fees.
Cash for Clutter
Get Rid of Clutter
I have had days where I have literally looked around the house for extra cash. Now I was just thinking maybe I left money in the pocket of a jacket and I could find some extra cash there. Another way to find cash around your house and your peace of mind is to get rid of clutter.
Virtual Small Business Assistant
What is a Virtual Assistant
Found this article in the business section and thought you would find it useful. The article basically discusses the economics of outsourcing your mundane chores. I have summarized the important points.
Did you think only celebrities and really wealthy people can afford personal assistants? Think again. There are many websites out there that can assist you with a wide variety of tasks ranging from writing thank you notes to following up on lost luggage.
Organizing Your Home – Is Your Junk Worth Money?
Appraisal Value
Women’s Day magazine had some great ideas about what to do if you are afraid to throw something away because it could be valuable. Here they are:
Check online - A woman who was worried about selling her mint-condition, in-the-box action figure went online to check prices for it. After seeing it didn’t even get bids, she had no qualms about selling it in a garage sale.
Hire an appraiser – Take your item to a local appraiser. You’ll typically pay at least $75.00 or more; find one at appraisers.org.
