Moving can be a difficult process, but it's exacerbated by packing belongings you don't really need. People tend to collect unused items in their home, eventually accruing a closet-full of ill-fitting clothes and outdated appliances. When's the last time you purged the boxes you have stored in your attic? 

Checkmate Moving and Storage in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, will make your move easier and more affordable by helping you sift through the junk. Here they share a few tips on ways to lighten your load and get rid of unused items:

• Clothes: Chances are you circulate through a few key outfits and leave the rest of your wardrobe collecting dust on their hangers. If you don't feel confident and comfortable wearing an article of clothing, donate it to a charity.
• Unused Appliances: Let's face it: we all buy kitchen gadgets we plan to use but never do. Gift it to someone who will appreciate it, sell it to make extra cash, or donate it to make yourself feel better and free up some space.
• Books: Some people hoard books the way others hoard trash. It's likely you won't read all of them again. Keep only the ones you love and donate the rest to your local library or friends.
• DVD & CD Cases: Sure, die-hard collectors will want to keep the cases, but most people can conserve space and organize their collection by using CD or DVD sleeves. Better yet—keep digital copies of your media library.
• Stuff You Borrowed: Whether it's a movie or a scarf, you promised to return it anyway. You'll lighten your conscience and your moving load by giving the item back to its real owner before you start packing.
• Stuff You Forgot You Had: If you come across anything while packing you didn't know you had, you don't need to take it with you. This will make your move more affordable, and you'll appreciate the extra space in your new apartment or house.

The experienced movers at Checkmate Moving and Storage offer packing services that will have you ready to hit the road in no time. Call (303) 346-6683 to get a free quote on moving services, or learn more about the Colorado movers online.