photos, and do not become a free long-term storage unit out of guilt. If possible, allow 4 to 8 weeks. That’s long enough for schedules and truck borrowing, but short enough to keep momentum. Be specific about what happens after the date: donate, recycle, sell, or trash. Vagueness invites delay.
Use bins, labels, and measurements. Offer help sorting, but not endless holding. If emotions run high, take breaks and feed people. I’m only half joking. A cleanout done hungry goes badly. And remember that not everything meaningful has to stay
