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Many people downsize as an opportunity to get rid of some belongings or because they’re moving to a smaller home. This can improve your transition by decluttering your life and limiting the number of items a moving service will have to transport. Here are a few tips to follow when downsizing.

How to Effectively Downsize to a Smaller Place

1. Assess the New Space

Find out where you can place larger items, such as extra clothing, landscaping equipment, or kitchen gear. Consider how much extra room there will be in closets or the garage. These items often take up a lot of room, so you might need to get rid of something if there’s no space for it. 

2. Decide What You Need 

moving servicesIt’s often harder to decide what you don’t want than what you do. Instead, start by choosing what pieces you must have. From a favorite frying pan you use every day to the guest bed sheets, create a list of items you want the moving services team to pick up; once you do that, it will be easier to separate the rest.

3. Don’t Forget Furniture

Is there room in the new space for all of the furniture from your current home? If you’re downsizing to a place with one less room, you may need to eliminate a bedroom set or go through office furniture to decide what you can keep for a smaller, multipurpose space, like a computer desk in the corner of the living room. 

4. Invest in Storage Solutions

You can keep a lot in a small space, as long as you have ample storage. Along with sorting through your belongings, invest in storage solutions like bookshelves, hanging systems for the closets, and underbed containers. It’s essential to make use of every nook and cranny. You may want to buy these items before the moving service arrives, so they can handle the transport.

 

When you’re ready to hire a moving service, reach out to C&J Relocation Services in Isanti County, MN. The company has over 15 years of experience using top-of-the-line trucks and equipment to transport residential goods for short- and long-distance moves. Call the Cambridge-area company at (612) 382-3970 or visit their website for more information on their reliable, efficient team and commitment to 100% customer satisfaction.

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