Now's the time to finally go through all those boxes and bins. Make sure that everything you keep is something you currently use and is in good shape, or has strong sentimental value. Go through the ...
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12 things to toss from your basement ASAP

Take back your basement by letting go of these common clutter culprits.
A summer weekend is the perfect time to declutter your basement. It's much cooler to work in the basement than trying to empty an attic and, if you have kids, you can turn the project into a treasure ...
Sooner or later, lots of clothes, electronics, gadgets and travel souvenirs become outdated or forgotten. And when they are no longer useful or meaningful, they turn into clutter. Taking up space — on ...
Your basement can quickly become a black hole, especially if it's unfinished or isn't well organized. Even completed spaces designed to provide more living space can quickly descend into chaos if ...