By Eisla Sebastian, Contributing writer

One of the side effects of modern life is clutter. Clutter can accumulate in your basement, garage, attic, storage space and bedroom floors. While you may not realize it, clutter in your home can make you feel claustrophobic, anxious and can even lead to depression.

If you are feeling overwhelmed by your clutter, then it is time to get rid of it. But instead of moving your clutter from your home to a landfill, why not recycle it by selling it online? This will not only protect the environment, but also it will earn you a little extra money.

Sell it on eBay.

One of the most popular Web sites to sell the items that are cluttering your world is eBay. To sell on eBay, you will need to set up a seller's account, which is free. To set up your account, all you have to do is select a user name and password and then enter in a few other pieces of information, including your mailing address, contact information and your preferred payment methods.

After you have your account set up, you are ready to sell your items on eBay. You should note that this is not a free service. You will be charged an insertion fee, fees for extra elements added to your listing such as pictures and special positioning, and a sales fee based on a percentage of the final sales price. You will be invoiced for the fees that you rack up during the month at the beginning of the following month.

To make the most money, you will want to make sure you package your items effectively. To start with, you will need a photograph or photographs of your items. The photos should include a shot of the entire item, as well as several close-up shots that highlight special features or details. Next, you will want to include an accurate description of the item. If you are selling clothing, then you will want to include the size of the garment and the colors and information about its condition. Finally, you need to price your item to sell. Base your price on the value of the item, its condition, and the amount of money you are willing to accept.

Craigslist Has Many Options

Craigslist is another very popular site that you can use to sell the items that are cluttering your home. This site is set up just like a classified ad directory. To sell your items, you will write an ad that describes what you have to sell, provides a price and your contact information. You will then select a city to post your ad under. Craigslist offers listing space under most of the major cities in the world. Select the city that you live in or that you feel will have the best market for your items.

Selling It On Other Sites

While eBay and Craigslist are perhaps the most popular Web sites to sell your items on, they are not your only choices. Amazon is another great site. To sell on Amazon, you will need to set up an individual sales account. You will be charged $.99 per item that you sell. Other sites that you can sell your items on include: UBid, WeBidz and Bid4Assets.

Picking Best Online Garage Sale Option

Picking the best online site to sell your items on is challenging. You will want to select the site that specializes in the types of items you are trying to sell and offers you the best value for your online advertising dollar. If you aren't sure if your item will sell for a good price on a particular site, browse through the listings to see if you can find a similar item. This will help you gauge what site will be the best fit.