How to get another 15GB of Gmail storage for free (and without losing old files)

Every new Google email account comes with 15GB of free storage -- a solid offer at no cost. However, that space can fill up fast, especially since it also covers files in Google Drive and Google Photos.

If your inbox is cluttered with unread newsletters and sneaky spam, there's a way to clean house without losing important messages. With the right approach, you can preserve what matters while giving yourself a fresh start.

Also: Gmail is making it a whole lot easier to clean out your inbox on Android

There is always the option of manually cleaning out your Gmail inbox or downloading some material to your local drive. What a pain, though, right? And, chances are, you'll only eliminate so much junk before those gigabytes start stacking up again.

I should note that Google offers a way to pay for more storage by upgrading ...