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1. |
Make a list of all the items you love and
can’t live without. This will help you to
say goodbye to whatever didn’t make the
list. By keeping what’s on your ‘love’ list,
you won’t be upset about the things you part
with. |
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2. |
Three months before the move, start clearing
out unwanted items. Start with the worst
offenders – jammed closets, boxes of papers
… anything you’ve been ‘meaning to get to’!
Set a daily or weekly goal and tackle it one
section at a time. |
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3. |
Don’t end up with your dresser in the
hallway! As early as possible, get or draw
up floor plans of your new space and play
with pre-arranging your furniture &
accessories before the move. Look at
the plans realistically; if you’re cramming
in end tables, shelves & cabinets face the
hard truth and edit some more. |
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4. |
Be ruthless when editing areas full of items
that have less sentimental value. Take the
garage … If you’re downsizing from a house
to a condo do your ‘happy dance’ as you
ditch snow shovels, the lawn mower &
ladders! |
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5. |
As you
Reduce, don’t forget to
Recycle or let others
Reuse. Be
environmentally responsible and find a home
for everything. Consider giving cleaning
supplies to a shelter, neighbour or cleaning
lady. Shelters are also a great place for
unwanted quality clothing & household items.
If there’s time (and you have the energy)
organize a sale. |
