Pawning unwanted goods is a great way to free up money. Nearly everyone has some goods they can pawn. The trick is to find items that you can pawn throughout your home. Over the years, people accumulate all sorts of goods that are perfect for pawning.

Here are 5 ways to help you get started:

1. Clean out your garage.

Garages are an abundant source of items that you can pawn. Look for tools, old electronics, sporting goods you don’t use anymore, musical instruments and anything else of value. While garages are meant for vehicles, people have a way of filling them with all kinds of things. If your garage is cluttered, disorganized or simply packed with forgotten stuff, it’s time to clean it out and free up some cash.

2. Clean out your attic.

Attic spaces are often hidden goldmines for pawn-worthy items. Everything from gold and silver jewelry to coins and other valuables can be found collecting dust in attics across the country. While you may find a lot of dust in your attic, you may be surprised at the treasures you find. Some people dread cleaning out their attics, but a search for valuables to take to your local pawn shop will make it a treasure seeking adventure.

3. Clean out your basement.

When is the last time you cleaned out your basement? Chances are you have a bunch of unwanted goods in your basement. Some of them may be worth enough to pawn. Why not clean up your basement and free up some money at the same time?

The traditional sign of a pawn shop

4. Get organized.

Most people lead busy lives. Over time, their houses can become cluttered. Even if your home isn’t in total disarray, chances are it could benefit from a bit of organization. In the process of organizing your home, you can look through your items and set aside some to pawn. Whether it’s an unwanted gift you received over the holidays or an item you no longer use, most everyone can find something to pawn.

5. Simplify your life.

In the process of getting organized, you can simplify your life. Go through your room and sort everything you own into a keep, donate, pawn and trash pile. You’ll be amazed at how freeing this process is and you’ll end up with some money after pawning all of the unwanted items in your home.

It’s too easy to hold onto stuff we don’t want or need. Following these 5 tips will help you free up money and get your life in order at the same time. Everyone could use a little extra cash and most people want to get more organized. What are you waiting for?