Moving Tips | 5 Steps to a Clutter-Free Move (Pt. 2)

3. Store Wisely

Moving Tips | No matter how much you declutter, some things are hard to part with. There will always be things you don’t use regularly that you still want to keep, and some of them take up a lot of space: the retro jukebox that’s a family keepsake, the old motorcycle you plan to restore “someday.” If you don’t have a garage or other storage spot in your home, rent a storage unit to keep these things safe and out of sight. But be sure to be discerning about what you do keep. Use that same checklist when deciding what to put into storage. Just because you have the storage space doesn’t mean you need to fill it up!

 Even the small things accrued throughout the years can begin to pile up —put those old family photo albums that are crowding your living room in a safe bin, which can be placed in storage.

4. Wear It or Ditch It

If you’re like most people, you hoard some type of clothing, whether it’s T-shirts, socks or jeans. You never know when you’ll need those 20-year-old acid wash jeans, after all.  Old clothes are a major cause of clutter. So cut the clothes clutter and only keep what you actually wear.

Assess each item of clothing during its season. When you bring out the winter clothes, take the opportunity to discard any old sweaters that no longer fit.  When the temperature starts heating up, sort through your bathing suits, shorts and tees.

Try to continuously get rid of clothing that you do not wear anymore. Companies that accept donations will be very happy to take your old high school sweatshirts.

5. Be a Shrewd Shopper

If you did all that work to declutter and start with a clean slate, you don’t want to ruin it by filling your home back up with unneeded items!

Ask yourself these questions before making any purchase:

• Do I have the necessary room for it?
• Do I actually need this item?
• Am I buying this for the right reasons?

Not only will these questions help you financially (because we all need a little help in that area), but it will keep your home from gathering items you’ll only end up getting rid of. Take a step back and determine if a purchase is actually worth it. - Redfin

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