Have you thought about downsizing your space lately? In order to do so, you will most likely need to also pare down your “stuff”. Here are a few tips to make the process a bit easier.
- Start as early as possible. Give yourself about 3-6 months to gradually scale back your belongings so you aren’t tempted to throw everything into boxes as moving day approaches.
- Pace yourself! Don’t try to do too much at once–take an hour or two each day to go through things and decide what to do with them. Start with a drawer at a time. Try to clear out one particular room before moving on to the next.
- Sort your things as you go along. Make “keep”, “sell” and “donate” piles/boxes to keep things as organized as possible.
- Be ruthless! Think long and hard about what you actually need in your new place. Get rid of anything you won’t use.
- Plan your new space. Get a copy of the floor plan, measure and make sure your furniture will fit.
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