The Ultimate Tips for a Successful House Move The Ultimate Tips for a Successful House Move | Page 6

pack and sort your stuff, otherwise, you might find yourself running out
time.
• Too much overlap can be costly. Don't pay double rent for longer than
you need to. Seek the garages of friends and family before paying for
storage options if possible.
Decide how much you will pare down your belongings. This is a personal
choice, of course, but anything you can part with is something you don't have
to move and moving is always a great time to be brutal with things you don't
need or use. Keep in mind that you will have to balance the time spent to sort
your belongings with the monetary cost and effort required to pack and move
them.
• If you move frequently, try to keep a minimum of basic belongings.
• If you're downsizing with the move, you will have no choice but to
remove things from your life. This can add to the stress initially but the
resulting lower level of possessions is often a huge release for your new
way of living.
Start right away if you want to give away or sell belongings, rather than
move them. One alternative to taking that old sofa-bed with you is to sell it or
give it away to someone else before you leave.
• If you have expensive antiques or furniture consider an auction or estate
sale.