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Minimalism embraces the idea of less is more, focusing on decluttering everything from your apartment to your mind.

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Here are five ways that minimalism may cost you more than you think.

And here are 25 creative waysthat can help you save money instead of practicing minimalism.

The idea is to get rid of stuff that you dont need.

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It seems like a solid principle, but when put into practice it can become surprisingly costly.

Getting your house tidy requires work and the right equipment all of which cost money.

It is even more expensive to hire someone to do it for you.

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If you arent using the thing right now, why store it?

Unfortunately, this may mean that you end up tossing something that you need down the road.

Unless you are careful, you could wind up rebuying all sorts of things that you previously owned.

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Afterall, so that buy less you will need things that last.

These higher-quality items often cost significantly more than their less-worthy counterparts.

For someone without a lot of disposable income, costly things may be out of the question.

Minimalism, for some people, means not buying materialistic items and instead getting out into the world.

Unfortunately, these adventures may break the bank.

Many people simply cant afford to embrace experiences because they are too pricey.

DIY Isnt Always Cost Effective

A final hidden cost of minimalism is the potential price of DIY.

Perhaps, for you minimalism is about making things from scratch instead of buying a premade item.

confirm to factor in all of the costs associated with the project, including materials and your time.

While convenience isnt everything, it can prevent a lot ofheadaches and stresswhen used in the right way.

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