When you are moving, one of the best ways to make a move less expensive as well as have it go faster and smoother is to declutter. Decluttering will help reduce the amount of items you take with you. This means less time moving, smaller moving trucks and you can load and unload the moving truck faster and with less work. There are a number of ways to declutter before you move. Good Time Moving & Storage will share a few tips on how you can declutter your home to make your move much easier.

Moving Yard Sale

When you know you will be moving and before you do anything else, you will want to start decluttering your home. Decluttering helps to reduce the amount of items you will need to pack and bring with you. When decluttering the good items in your home, you can make a few dollars at the same time. Consider doing a yard sale to help get rid of the items that are in better condition. You can sell unwanted clothing, furniture, toys, and more. When selling your unwanted items, you can possibly make enough money to pay part of or even most of the move. A yard sale is a great solution when decluttering your home.

Donate Stuff Before Moving

If you cannot sell all of your unwanted items at a yard sale, or you do have the time to put on a yard sale, your next move is to donate. You can look up your local donation center and donate your unwanted items. However, make sure to look through your donation center as they won’t take certain items. You can also use the donation as a tax write off, but make sure to get your receipt.

Recycle Household Items when Moving

There are a number of items that can be recycled beyond, cardboards and plastics. Look for local recycle centers. Some may specialize in electronics, broken appliances, metal, and more. You can recycle broken computers, keyboards and even old Christmas lights. When going through your home, look for items that can be recycled and see what your city has for specialty recycling.

When Moving, Rent a Dumpster

When moving you may want to order a dumpster. There will be some items you cannot recycle, sell, or donate. This is when you need a dumpster. You can throw away a number of unwanted or damaged items in bulk. You do not need to wait for garbage day to come and slowly get rid of damaged items. You can throw away everything at once and have it hauled away before your moving trucks arrive.

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Decluttering is easy. As you begin to go through your home, you can make piles. Your piles of unwanted items can consist of yard sale items, donation items, recycled items and the rest can go into the dumpster. You can even get a head start on packing and put the items you do not use daily into boxes which will be all the items you will take. You may be surprised how much you can declutter and reduce your moving load. For a quality moving services, contact Good Time Moving & Storage and schedule your moving date and our services today!