perpender is looking forward
Great idea! Could also add the step to regularly (annually?) go through any stored boxes you haven’t accessed to rethink whether you need to keep it.
How to get organized
It made me
relieved 
"year after year i tried to create some kind of order among the chaos."
How I did it: I got rid of everything I didn't need, and the rest was sorted out into separate boxes and shelved. Lots of shelving! That's the answer. I only have stuff I use regularly or is of significant sentimental value (keep this to a minimum unless you have a very large, unused loft space). It feels so much better. I have floor space.
Lessons & tips: There is alot you really don't need, it's very easy to store crap. Just charity shop it. You won't miss it.
Resources: My dad's carpentry skills,
Local charity shops,
Storage, boxes and folders,
