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In reply to the discussion: Young people don't want their parents' stuff [View all]Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)Which is why I donate it or sell it off.
My goal is a house without crap that needs to be dusted or cleaned more than once a week. I prefer toilets to be cleaned daily - so that won't change but the amount of stuff in my bathrooms will.
I'm working on getting rid of dressers by making storage that can be carried from the laundry to the bedroom and stored for use. I'm working out a basket system with just enough room for clothing that must hang. I'm almost finished with the project.
This also requires getting rid of old clothing.
The one room that is an exception is the kitchen. I cook and bake and do both well, so I need space and gadgets.
I usually buy secondhand anyway, and refurbish, re-purpose, and redo. When needed, I build what I need myself- like my clothing storage.
We're downsizing because all we need is a place to sleep, a place to shower, room for books and music, musical instruments (my husband), my cameras as well as building/craft/refinishing area, and my power tools.
We have several dog beds spread across the house, with an area for their toys and playthings. They also have one of those 3 drawer plastic dressers for their tees, hoodies, and foot gear for cold weather. It's their house anyway. lol