Make your next move an easy one with this moving checklist

Spend Time Decluttering. 

The earlier you start decluttering the better!  Depending on how large your current house is and how much you own, this process can easily become overwhelming.  The more organised you are the easier this task will be.  Use this checklist to work your way through decluttering your space:

1. Clothing and Accessories:

Sort through your wardrobe and assess which items you do or don’t regularly wear.

2. Kitchen Items:

Evaluate kitchen gadgets, utensils, and appliances. 

Check your pantry for expired or unopened food items to donate to local food banks.

3. Furniture:

Determine if your furniture will fit and suit your new space.

Consider selling, donating, or recycling furniture that won’t be needed or that no longer fits your style.

4. Sentimental Items:

Sort through sentimental items, such as photographs, letters, and keepsakes. Keep the most meaningful items and consider digitizing some to save space.

5. Paperwork and Documents:

Organize and shred unnecessary paperwork, old bills, and documents you no longer need.

6. Decor and Knick-Knacks:

Keep those that hold sentimental value or contribute to your new decor scheme.

7. Bathroom Supplies:

Review bathroom items such as toiletries, towels, and beauty products. Discard expired items and keep essentials.

8. Miscellaneous Items:

Tackle miscellaneous areas like the garage, storage closets, and outdoor spaces.

Dispose of broken or unusable items and donate or sell items you no longer need.

9. Create a System:

Label boxes clearly as “Keep,” “Donate,” “Sell,” or “Discard” to keep track of your decluttering progress.

10. Dispose Responsibly:

Properly dispose of items that can’t be donated or sold. Recycle electronics and recycle or dispose of hazardous materials safely.

11. Set a Time Limit:

Allocate a specific amount of time each day for decluttering to prevent becoming overwhelmed.