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Do you have huge piles of magazines stacked up in your home? Credit: Shutterstock

8. Stacks of Newspapers and Magazines 

Newspapers and magazines are among the things to be hoarded. Even in the digital age, some people think that they might miss something or a picture in a magazine. All it takes is a spark from a cigarette, stove, or candle for everything to ignite. In case you didn't know, most newspapers and magazines have digital editions for every issue raised in their publications.

Stacks of Newspapers and Magazines
Saving stacks of newspapers are a huge fire hazard. Credit: Pexels

This can be purchased through online registration, or you can even find for free through programs like Unlimited Kindle. Many libraries will also have this information backlog. Older adults may struggle with this information themselves. So, if you have a loved one who is hoarding magazines, try to help them get digital subscriptions.

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