Every April, we start to feel the urge to spend some time “spring cleaning” our homes. For that reason, for the past six years we have designated April as “Clutter Challenge” month.

Last week we shared the “Before” images from a recent project with you. (If you need to refresh your memory, click here.) After only three weeks, we were able to completely transform this home and get it ready for market.

Often we hear when helping a client with editing, packing, organizing and staging their home is “I couldn’t have done this without you!”

We know how hard it is to look at treasures and decades of history in the family home and have to decide what stays and what goes.

That’s a wrap! Thank you for joining us for our 6th annual clutter challenge. Every April for the past six years we have dedicated the entire month to addressing the clutter in your home.

At CMFTO, we’re often asked, “What should I do with my family members’ toys and collectibles?”

This is an area with a lot of nuance, so no single answer applies. However, there are certain criteria that typically have to be met before a toy or collectible is considered valuable, including:

• The item’s condition (How worn is it?)