Downsizing Hacks You Should Try

Here are 7 Downsizing Hacks You Should Try If You’re Moving From A House To An Apartment

Decluttering is essential when relocating from a large house to a smaller apartment or just want to free up some space. When you consider all of the downsizing you’ll have to do, you might feel that old familiar stress when you just have too much stuff

But don’t worry: just take it one emptied cupboard, drawer, or closet at a time, removing duplicates and keeping only what you need or use frequently.

Here are six expert tips for decluttering, ranging from planning ahead of time to keeping only the necessities.

Get organized.

The month before your move, commit to a decluttering challenge. “Get rid of one item on day one, two items on day two, three items on day three,,”. “You can get rid of anything. Nothing is off-limits. From a sofa to a fork — it’s all fair game.”

Consider storage or getting in a removals company.

If you’re short on time, consider taking advantage of short-term home storage solutions along the way. “For example, you can use a PODS portable storage container to aid in the downsizing process by creating extra space right in your driveway for sorting your things,” recommends Brock. “Off-site storage is perfect for items you’re on the fence about. Moving those things out of your living space for a month or two can help you decide if you really need them in your life and in your house.”

Moving various household goods, including fragile and heavy items, is not easy. Even if a person does set time aside to pack their belongings properly, it can get too to plan a move while keeping up with other responsibilities. Therefore, it is always better to hire professional movers instead of doing the task independently.

Invest in space-saving essentials

“Downsizing is about saving space however you can,” says Brock. “Consider getting a few items that make it easy to conserve space. For example, try packing your seasonal clothes in a vacuum-sealable bag or investing in an ottoman that doubles as blanket storage.”

Take a hard look at your must-haves.

It’s easy to accumulate a surprising number of mementos. Brock recommends narrowing these items down to the most important keepsakes, then storing them in a labeled box so they’re easy to find. If you find yourself hesitant to let go of familiar items or treasured childhood keepsakes, cut yourself some emotional slack. After all, it took you years to accumulate all your stuff; parting with that is no easy task.

Think about your furniture.

There’s no better time to evaluate whether you really like that clunky dresser than before you haul it up three flights of stairs. “See if you can acquire a floorplan of your new apartment ahead of time and map out where your largest pieces of furniture would fit,” recommends Brock. “When it comes to furniture ideas for small-space living, anything that takes up room should serve a function — and, often, more than one,” says Brock. “For instance, a kitchen cart with a butcher block top can expand your counter space, stash pots and pans, and even triple up as a bar cart.”

Only bring the essentials.

Do you really need a rice cooker, pressure cooker, slow cooker, toaster oven, and air fryer? Chances are you won’t have room for all of them in your new pad even if you want to. Get practical and pare down to the basics — and that goes beyond the kitchen. “Maybe you can keep three throw pillows out of your collection of a dozen and bring two sets of towels instead of ten,” says Brock. “Take stock of your belongings, from your wardrobes to your cabinets, setting aside anything you can part with. Because if it doesn’t make you happy in a larger space, it certainly won’t make you happy in a smaller space.”

Cleaning tips

Cleaning your home can use up valuable house so for many home owners, renters and investors / landlors – it can be a good idea to employ someone for a one-off clean or for a a regular cleaning visit with the same reliable cleaner each week, this is what we’re most known for providing both locally and nationally. The service includes all your general domestic cleaning and ironing can be included with many companies.

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