is it hoarding? or just saving? if you can give stuff away, or throw away, you're not hoarding. if you have to keep it, no matter what, that's hoarding. i have been keeping the boxes from on-line purchases, and it occurs to me that boxes are not that hard to come by, so if i keep just one or two, i will still have plenty when i need one. also, dh doesn't know it, but i'm looking for a new home for the vinyl records from days gone by. and somethings will learn to reside in the dump. too much stuff and not enough room! i'm taking orders-- tell me what you want and i'll see if i have it! my new motto---better your home, than mine.