Why You Should Downsize Before a Move

Whether you live in a home, condo, or apartment, it doesn’t take very long to accumulate more possessions than you need.

When you move into a new space, you’ll probably find that your old furniture doesn’t fit quite as well as it did at your old place. Each space is different, so it’s reasonable to buy new furniture, artwork, or accessories to fit your new living space. As time moves on and you settle into your new home, it’s easy to acquire more–and give away less. Closets and drawers are full to bursting, books are squeezed onto shelves, and kitchen cabinets overflow with mismatched Tupperware lids and gadgets you haven’t used in years.

While most Americans have far more possessions than they use, sorting and disposing of unused items takes time. Time that most Americans don’t have! Who wants to spend a free Saturday sorting through that overflowing closet when the door still closes?

Moving is an excellent time to downsize because you are forced to put everything you own into boxes. You must make a decision to keep or dispose of each item. Those who capitalize on this opportunity can start their lives in their new home fresh–with only what they need or value!

There are several other advantages to downsizing before your move:

• Less to Move: The more items you keep, the more you have to pack. The less you downsize, the more you have to move. This means more boxes, a larger moving truck, and more time moving boxes and furniture between houses. When moving day comes, everyone appreciates an easier and faster job!
• Less Expensive: The more boxes and furniture you need to move, the more expensive your moving costs. Packing materials and larger moving trucks cost more money. Plus, by some calculations, you pay $1 for every pound. When you imagine paying $1 for every pound of possessions, you may be quicker to donate items you rarely use.
• Less Time Unpacking: While it may take extra time to sort through all your items during the packing phase, you will have much less to unpack. Plus, you’ll know that everything you unpack is something that will benefit you moving forward.

While it might be tempting to dump everything in a box and figure it out later, there are huge advantages to downsizing as you pack for your move. Even better, Peavler Moving and Storage is here to help with all your moving needs! Our professional movers know how to properly pack and safely move all your possessions to your new home. Ready to learn more? Get a free quote today!