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5 Reasons to Minimize Your Belongings Prior to Moving

Posted by Patrick Lundgren on Tue, May 14, 2013 @ 11:40 AM

When it comes time to move, many people will pack up everything they own and transport it to the new location. A large portion of the time, this could include items that you don't really need or items that you plan on replacing anyway. Your home or office could be filled with materials that do nothing more for your existence than take up space. While you could put these items in storage, do you really need to hold on to that 1990s cordless telephone with a bad battery and missing power cord?

1. Less Packing - Of course, selling off everything you can at a yard sale, flea market, or classified ad in the newspaper can help you decrease the amount of stuff you have to pack up in boxes. Depending on the condition of your goods, you could sell these items for a decent price and essentially pay for the moving truck. With less packing to complete for your move, you could save money on materials such as tape and boxes as well.

2. Mileage - Depending on how far you need to move your belongings, a heavier truck-load will cost you more in gasoline in order to transport those boxes. While the savings may be minimal if you're only traveling a few miles, the gasoline you save when moving to other cities and states could easily add up to significant amounts. Why not put more money in your pocket instead of the gas tank?

3. Faster Move - Reducing the amount of goods you have will decrease the time it takes you to move. Instead of loading several vans, trucks, and cars, you could reduce that load. Instead of taking several days to load the vehicles up with boxes and bags, you could move out in less than a day. While it may be exciting to move to a new home or office, the elation is quickly replaced by fatigue when loading box after box.

4. Justification for Shopping - While this depends on how much money you are willing to spend on your new furnishings, getting rid of old furniture and clothes could give you justification to go shopping. Wouldn't you rather adorn your home with a new sectional couch rather than that old one that the dog chewed up? A new home could be considered a new chapter in your life, and having new furniture could solidify that feeling.

5. Cash Reserve - Whether you sell your items at a yard sale, eBay, or in the newspaper they can put more cash into your pocket for a variety of reasons. This could pay for moving expenses, new furniture, or to simply put extra cash in your bank account for a rainy day. It's always better to be prepared financially for unexpected expenses.

Many of us around the country are dangerously close to being seen on an episode of "Hoarders." We hold on to a great deal of goods for several years with the intention of "fixing them." Is it truly worth your effort and time to hold on to goods that are too small, unusable, or easily replaceable? Moving into your new home could become a way to begin a new life by replacing what is old and worn out. Embrace a new beginning and leave the old life behind.

This article is contributed by Madoline Hatter. Madoline is a freelance writer and blog junkie from ChangeOfAddressForm.com. You can reach her at: m.hatter12 @ gmail. com.

 

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