and out of closets, create a plan. do not try to do everything at once. start with a single area and finish it before moving to the next area. trying to tackle everything at once will cause you to feel overwhelmed and quit halfway through, or perhaps not even get started.
after you have made an effective plan of attack, it is time to make decisions about your belongings. create three piles: a keep pile, a throw away pile, and a donate pile. get rid of everything that is broken, and make a list of what needs to be replaced. if you do not use a certain item, do not bother 