Ways to Make Moving Easy: Sorting Through Your Things

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Posted on Oct 19, 2019

If you take a moment to walk around your house, you will probably notice the amount of stuff you have. When you are getting ready to move, it becomes even more apparent how many things you have acquired over the years. You might also be asking yourself why you have so much. Thankfully, there are ways to make moving easy.

If you’re looking for ways to sort through your things, then follow the tips listed below. This will ensure that you only take the essentials to your new home. This can also help you reduce some stress and worry.

Make Piles

The first thing you’ll need to make moving easy is to make piles.

In general, you should have three:
Things you want to keep
Things you want to throw away
Thing you want to donate/sell

To make it easier on you, make piles in each room you are packing. Don’t try to collect everything in one area, as this will quickly overwhelm you. Having trash bags handy will also help keep things organized and help you keep your resolve when it comes to the things you want to throw away. Anything that is broken or missing pieces should be thrown away.

Should You Donate or Keep?

Say you’re unsure if you should keep or donate your items. One way to help you decide, consider how often you use it. Maybe it has been in a closet or storage for 6 months or longer and you haven’t had to use it. Chances are it’s probably safe to donate/sell it. Obviously if you use it every day or at least once a month, then you’ll probably want to keep it.

Have a Garage Sale

Once you have determined which items you are going to donate or sell, then you can determine if you want to have a garage sale. This could help you earn some extra cash for your move, as well as help you get rid of your things. You may also decide to sell some of your things online.

Selling your stuff is great when it comes to making moving easier. It will reduce the amount of stuff you have to pack. If there’s a downside to the process, it’s that you have to organize the items for a garage sale or ship them if you sell them online. If you already have a lot of stuff to do, this may not be feasible. That’s when donating can be the better option.

Of course, when you donate, you may not get any extra cash for your stuff. If you just want to get rid of it, then this is a viable option. You may even be able to have the stuff hauled for you, which gives you one less thing to worry about. Check with some local movers of the thrift store to see if they have pick-up services.

Ask for Some Help

When it comes to ways to make moving easy, one of the best ways to sort through your items is to ask for help. Ideally, this will be someone who doesn’t have an emotional connection to your belongings. This person could be a friend or family member. They usually won’t have second thoughts about getting rid of items.

You don’t have to give them free reign over your house. You can still be part of the process so that they don’t get rid of items that you still use or want to keep. Having someone who can be objective can be incredibly beneficial in allowing you to see your things from a different perspective and get rid of things you no longer use or need. If you’re lucky, they may even take some of the items off your hands.

Work with a Mover

Moving can be an incredibly stressful time. There is a lot of work that must be done, and if you’re like most people, you have acquired a lot of stuff. You probably aren’t going to need everything in your current home at your new place, so take the time to sort through it and get rid of the items you no longer use.

Once you have things sorted and ready to go,

 Contact Branch Out Moving & Delivery at

(919) 888-0090

They can help with local or long-distance moving needs, as well as any unpacking or packing duties you might have.