skirts are other fabric items that should be washed before they ' re moved . You don ' t want to bring dirty , dusty fabrics into your new home , so clean them before you move .
Purge
Do you have a plan for purging the pile of junk that has collected in your closets , garage and / or basement ? If your home is a landfill , then you may need to schedule when you ' ll address each pile of junk over the next few months before the move . Go through each pile more than once , setting aside the definite throwaways during the first sweep and the less obvious throwaways during the next couple of sweeps . Many of the items can be given away to charity . Go online to see what local charities you ' d like to support and figure out which ones will benefit most by what you have to donate . Don ' t forget to keep a record what you donate and get a receipt for your taxes . If you have more time on your hands , you can schedule a garage sale before your move .
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Managing stress levels when moving house
Australians have been moving away from capital cities in record numbers during the COVID pandemic , with some of us seeking a change of scenery following lockdown or downsizing due to job losses .
Moving home is famously stressful — but there are a few tactics you can use to keep your stress levels down while making the move .
Accept that it ' s an emotional time