How To Handle a House Full of Inherited Stuff Without the Stress

If you’ve recently inherited a house full of belongings from your parents or grandparents, you know it can feel overwhelming. Generations before us saved everything — from furniture and appliances to stacks of magazines, knick-knacks, and tools that haven’t seen daylight in decades. While some of it may hold sentimental or monetary value, a lot of it ends up being what we lovingly call “boomer junk.”

So what do you do with it all? Here are a few steps to help you make sense of the chaos without losing your sanity.

Sorting through inherited belongings can feel overwhelming. Junk Busters offers estate cleanouts and junk removal in Western Wisconsin to make it easier.

1. Sort Sentimental from Practical

Start small. Set aside the items that truly matter to you — family photos, heirlooms, letters, or anything you know will bring meaning for years to come. Don’t feel guilty about letting go of things you’ll never use.

2. Sell or Donate the Good Stuff

Not everything has to hit the dumpster. Furniture, tools, books, and collectibles might have a second life. Online marketplaces, local thrift stores, and donation centers can help make sure those items find a new home.

3. Recycle What You Can

Electronics, appliances, and metal items often have recycling programs that keep them out of the landfill. Junk Busters makes this easy — we recycle and donate whenever possible, so you don’t have to do the legwork.

4. Call in the Pros for the Rest

When the piles feel endless, that’s where we come in. At Junk Busters, we handle estate cleanouts and large-scale junk removal across Barron, Polk, St. Croix, Chippewa, Washburn, and Sawyer Counties. We work fast, handle the heavy lifting, and make sure your unwanted items are dealt with responsibly.

5. Give Yourself Permission to Move On

Clearing out a loved one’s belongings is as much emotional as it is physical. It’s okay to let go of the things that don’t serve you. Your memories aren’t in the stuff — they’re in you.

Don’t stress the mess — Junk Busters hauls it all. Call or text 715-513-6414

Book online at www.junkbusters.biz and save $25 on your first job.