What to do with it: Trash or recycle, where available 7. Gather up all the pens and markers in the house, grab a scrap sheet of paper, and test them out while watching your favourite TV show. If it's dried up, toss it! This is an easy task to do in a few minutes. When was the last time you reached in the junk drawer and pulled out a pen that didn't work? Chances are you've got lots of those lurking in drawers and pen holders around the house. DO NOT toss cleaning chemicals in the garbage! 6. For chemical products, take it to the nearest hazardous waste drop-off facility (this may be the local fire station or a specially marked area at the landfill). Donate to charity things like extra mops, buckets or vacuums that are still in working order. What to do with it: Use up the rest before you move, and recycle the empty bottles. Some cleaning supplies and household chemicals may fall into the category. It's also important to note that moving companies might not permit certain items to be loaded on their moving truck. Almost-empty bottles, products you tried and only used once, and perhaps some specialty cleaning products for things you don't even own anymore! (like the suede shoe cleaner meant for the boots you donated last year?) However, chances are you don't need ALL of the supplies that have accumulated in the cupboard over the years. It's true that you will need cleaning supplies to do a final clean sweep of the house after you've moved out, and you will also need cleaning supplies to get your new living space squeaky clean when you arrive. What to do with it: Give to friends, family, or a neighbour. No takers? Compost it in your green bin. Pick your absolute favourites to bring with you, but consider decluttering any that are in poor condition or too awkward to move. You may not be able to take them with you if you are going far! They are difficult to pack and might not survive the journey. House plants are tricky to take with you when you move. What to do with it: Donate to charity, or fill with flowers and give away as gifts! 4. Every time you buy or receive a flower arrangement, there is usually a new vase along with it! These are inexpensive to replace, so it's easy to let these go! Glass flower vases are one of those items that tend to accumulate. What to do with it: Sell or take to a furniture consignment store For example, you might have a large bedroom now with space for 2 dressers and an armchair, but your new room might only have enough space for the bed and bedside tables only. If you are moving to a smaller space than you have now, unfortunately you might not have room for all of the furniture that you own! Even if you don't know where you are moving to yet, it will be helpful to consider in advance if you are willing to let go of some furniture. Is there anything that you don't like anymore? Don't use anymore? Take a walk through your home and consider each piece. The old bookshelf you want to refinish, but haven't had time to do yet. The table in the basement that you've kept all these years, even though you already bought a new one. What to do with it: Depending on the condition of the item, you can list it for sale, or offer it up for free to a free-cycle group or charity, or consider hiring a junk removal service to take it away. If it's already in bad shape, or poorly constructed, ask yourself this question: Will it survive the journey to your new home? Is it worth your time, energy, and money to move this item if it might fall apart on the way there? Now is your chance to evaluate your furniture and decide which items really deserve a spot on the moving truck: 1. Furniture takes up lots of space on the moving truck and is awkward to maneuver. Start with the biggest things in your home: your furniture! These items are usually the largest, heaviest, most time consuming and most expensive things to move. Note: If you'd like to see the quick list, jump down to the bottom for a brief summary. So where should you start first? Let's dive in to detail about the 24 items that you can easily declutter NOW before the moving truck arrives!
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |