I hail from a long line of hoarders - it so happens that the three previous generations all experienced war and associated loss of all possessions. I know what

I hail from a long line of hoarders - it so happens that the three previous generations all experienced war and associated loss of all possessions. I know what to do with the mass-produced stuff like furniture, souvenirs and electronics, but I'm going to have a hard time parting with with things my parents made themselves. Myself, I include the cost of space occupied by each item I'm considering buying. With the real estate prices being what they are it's a great way to limit the amount of new stuff pouring in.