House Move: 5 Things To Get Organized Before You Move

There's more to moving than the struggle of finding the right moving company and successfully moving your possessions from one place to another. It may seem like a stressful process, but moving is the perfect opportunity to get organized and potentially set up a more minimalist home.

Here are 5 things to get organized before you move according to About Home:

Get your kitchen and pantry organized before you move

When moving, consider giving away some of your stuff and purchase replacements later than packing your dish drainers or cans of soup. This could be a cheaper option depending on the condition and cost of your items.

Get storage spaces organized before you move

Create a "maybe bag" when decluttering your closet for some of your possessions that you are unsure about. In a few months, if you don't end up using the things in the bag, then you should consider giving them away. Also assess your basement, attic, storage units, and garage for things that have been hanging out in those spaces untouched and forgotten and also consider getting rid of them.

Get electronics organized before you move

Do you have a broken computer unit, a blender that starts to smoke when you attempt to blend, or electrical cords that have outlived the gadgets they came with? Before you move is the best time to dispose of them.

Get bathroom organized before your move

Every bathroom houses expired medications, makeup and bottles and bottles of hair products that will never be used. Before you start packing, get rid of items that might be unsafe, unsanitary, or simply not worth bringing with you.

Get papers and documents organized before you move

Shredding years-old of bills and scanning documents you don't need in physical form should be done before moving and not after. It would be sad to realize that you have packed a box brimming with old cable bills, bank statements, and that you exhausted time and effort to make room for it in the trunk, carried it up on the second floor, only to never look at them again.