Spring in the Chicago suburbs sneaks up fast. One week you're in a coat, the next you're eating dinner outside. If your patio has been sitting untouched all winter, now's the time to think about what you want from it this season.

Sorting tips for your clothing and other item donations. As you continue to clean up and purge all the things you have gathered in your home, here are some helpful tips to help you decide what to keep and what to give away.