What to Pack and What to Toss Before a Move

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Packing for a move can be very tedious and time consuming and this is the time to decide which items you will be transporting to your new home and which items you will be tossing. On the bright side, you will get some serious cleaning done during this process and you will be able to throw away items that you simply don't need anymore. Moving is the perfect time to get rid of the clutter and start fresh in your new home. Our Boise movers from All My Sons Moving & Storage are here to help you decide which items to pack and which items to get rid of during the packing process. Preparing in advance is what will make your move run smoothly and it may even feel good to purge items that you have been holding on to for a long time.

Clothing

When it comes to packing up your closet and wardrobe, you should get rid of clothing that you simply haven't worn for years. This is an easy way to cut down on the clutter and it's time to let go of old clothing that you don't see yourself wearing any time soon. You can donate these items to Goodwill or sell them at your local consignment store. Clothing can take up so much space in your drawers and this is the perfect time for you to fix this issue. This will help you start fresh in your new room and closet and you will ultimately have less boxes to pack if you get rid of old clothing. Pack the clothes that you wear all the time and don't forget to keep your winter and summer clothing for when the seasons change.

Get Rid of Old Furniture

You must make the decision of keeping your furniture items or purchasing new ones for your new home. Our Boise movers suggest that you get rid of old furniture items that are worn out and simply won't look good with the decorations in your new home. You can host a garage sale to sell furniture items that are in good shape and this will give you some extra cash for your moving budget. You can also include appliances and other home good items in this garage sale.

CDs, DVDs and Books

Go through your drawers and get rid of old CDs and DVDs that you simply don't use. Nowadays you can access movies and songs with the click of a button and keeping these items will only take up space in your new home. Get rid of books that don't hold any special meaning to you because they can take up a lot of space.

You should pack your most prized possessions and items that you know will serve a purpose in your new home. TVs, kitchen appliances, and artwork are items that you will probably want to keep. For more information on our packing services, contact the Boise movers from All My Sons Moving & Storage today! We can help you pack your most valuable belongings and get you moved into your new home in no time.

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