There’s a lot to keep in mind during a big transition, from hiring a responsible moving company to putting items into storage. Staying organized is key, and that’s much easier to do when you aren’t surrounded by clutter. Decluttering also improves the logistics of space in your new home, additional storage cost, and transportation during the move. Here’s a closer look at how to reduce your belongings and make your move smoother.

How to Declutter Before You Move

1. Start in Advance

Don’t attempt to pack up everything you own in just a couple of weeks. Make it a point to start at least a month ahead of time, especially if you have a lot of clutter to sort through.

This will give you sufficient time to determine what you want to do with extraneous items and whether you need to keep absolutely everything. If you plan to donate to charities, for example, a month will give you enough time to organize those items to give away.

2. Create Separate Piles

As you pack, create distinct piles in each room. Pack what you need to bring along to your new home and what you might need to put into storage temporarily. Then consider which items you may wish to donate or give to a friend.

Consider hosting a yard sale one weekend. This is an easy way to cover a few of your moving expenses in the process. Keep a separate bag on hand to throw away or recycle items that have no value, either because they’re old or aren’t in usable condition.

3. Use Up Items

Your house is probably filled with items you can use up between now and the day the movers arrive. Going through those now will spare you the hassle of packing them away or putting them into storage.

Items like snacks, beverages, household cleaning products, and toiletries are all examples of things that you should put to use as much as possible in the coming weeks, especially if they’re already open.

Are you seeking a reliable moving company to assist in your transition from one home to the next? Turn to the team at Bell Moving & Storage in Fairfield, OH. Serving the community since 1922, these movers offer packing services, and they’ll even unpack them upon arrival at your new home. They also offer a climate-controlled, full-service storage warehouse where you can safely keep the contents of your home until you’re ready to settle in. Visit them online for more information or call them at (513) 942-7500 to ask about a booking.