How To Declutter Before Moving House
When you're getting ready to move house, it can be tough to know where to start when it comes to packing up your belongings. The most common first step is to declutter, as there's no point in taking something with you that you no longer need, use or want. If you need help decluttering your home, take a look at these tips from the team at A One Stress Relievers.
Get Rid Of Anything You Haven't Used In The Past Year
This is a great rule of thumb for decluttering in general, but it's especially important when you're moving house. You don't want to waste time, energy and money packing up and moving things that you're never going to use again. So go through your belongings and get rid of anything you haven't used in the past year. However, if some of it is still in good nick, try selling it on second-hand platforms or donating it to charity shops to make a bit of spare cash.
Sort Items Into Three Piles
Start by going through each room and sorting everything into three piles: keep, toss, and undecided. If there's anything in the 'undecided' pile that you're not sure about, put it in a box and label it 'to be sorted later'. Once you've gone through each room, take another look at the undecided pile and see if there's anything you can get rid of.
Ask Yourself Three Simple Questions
There are three simple questions you can ask yourself if you're struggling to decide whether or not to get rid of something. These are:
- Will I use this item in the next year?
- Does this item bring me joy?
- Does this item have a practical purpose?
If the answer to any of these questions is no, then throw the item away or donate it. Knowing your items are going to be enjoyed by someone else can also make decluttering easier, as it gives you a sense of purpose.
Take Inventory Of Your Moving Supplies
One of the most important things to do before moving house is to make sure that you have all of the supplies you need. This includes everything from boxes and packing tape to markers and labels. However, setting a limit on the number of boxes you can take with you is a good way of streamlining your possessions, as it forces you to really consider what you don't actually need.
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