Junky coffee mugs
Thankfully, moving means a fresh start in a new kitchen – without the
clutter of half-chipped mugs to weigh you down. If you find your kitchen
cupboards are overwhelmed with junky coffee mugs, you’re not alone!
Many people are guilty of collecting wayyy
too many mugs while on vacations and in airports. If you’re one of
these people, I recommend ditching the mugs you no longer need by
donating them or trashing them responsibly.
Clothing you haven’t worn for years
Stop and look around your closet. If you find yourself surrounded by the ghost of fashion past, it may be time to do some serious purging. While letting go of old clothing and accessories can be a difficult and time consuming process, it’s one of the single best ways to cut down on junk (and moving expenses). After all, clothing takes up a lot of room in your moving boxes and in your drawers. When deciding on what to keep and what to toss, keep these questions in mind: Have you worn it in the last year? Is it still on-trend? Does it fit? Is it in good condition? If the answer is a resounding “no,” then ditch the item of clothing before the move. Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity, and The Salvation Army are all good places to donate your clothing.
Old decorative pillows
One
easy way to cut down on clutter is toss your extensive decorative pillow
collection. Over the years, many homeowners collect inexpensive throw
pillows from places like Target, TJ Maxx and others. Unless you’re
planning on maintaining the same color and decor scheme in your new
home, toss your old pillows to make way for new ones before the move.
Donation sites, such as Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore and Goodwill will happily accept pillows in good shape.
Unwanted DVDs and CDs
If
your drawers and shelves are jam-packed with old DVDs and CDs, it may be
time to let go of these dated items. By eliminating unused DVDs and
CDs, you’ll save room for items you can actually use in the future.
Movies, TV shows, and music can now be streamed at the click of a
button. Your collection probably won’t serve much of a purpose in your
new home anyway. To get rid of old DVDs and CDs, I recommend either
selling them to an online reseller, giving them away or hosting a garage
sale.
Books
Those readers guilty
of library hoarding (guilty!) have more books than they know what to do
with. And while many of these may be coming with you on the move, some
of those dust-ridden books will have to go. Books no longer serving a
purpose in your life or your new home should be donated, given away or
sold before you move.
Old bath products
From empty
shampoo bottles to 5-year-old hand lotions, it’s time to let go of all
of your old bath products. I recommend trashing anything expired or you
no longer use. Don’t forget to take a look at your old makeup items,
soaps and washcloths as well.
Old furniture
Whether you’re
downsizing or taking a minimal approach, you’ll need to kick your
unused furnishings to the curb. To avoid having your new home junked up
with old couches, chairs and desks, I strongly encourage you to either
store, sell or give away unnecessary furniture. Look into having your
local Habitat for Humanity pick up the furniture from your house, or try hosting a garage sale to sell belongings still in good condition.Once you’ve properly disposed of all of your unused, out-of-date and unnecessary belongings, you’ll need to start planning for the actual relocation itself. For help finding the right movers for the job, check out Moving.com’s extensive network of reputable and reliable movers – all licensed and insured. Good luck and happy moving!
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