Moving Out and Moving On Moving into a new home is a chance to start fresh. With the help of moving services in Tucson, you’ll be surprised at how much more pleasant the overall experience may turn out to be. However, many don’t realize that moving out means you’ve given yourself the opportunity to begin a life that’s much cleaner and less cluttered. Starting a newly organized life often means letting go.
You have to let go of the old set of dishes you inherited from your great aunt. You may have to sell your old leather pants and matching vest from the 80s. The letting go doesn’t end there. There’s no use in boxing up the belongings that have taken up closet space and accumulated dust for years, and there’s no need to continue that pattern at your new home. Cleaning out Your Closet Every generation has experienced their fair share of fashion do’s and don’ts and the fads that die out faster than they came up. Don’t keep clothes that’s come and gone out of style. Instead, keep the articles of clothing you know will stand the test of time. Such items
include pencil skirts, neutral slacks, solid colored button-downs and even that great denim jacket you’ve still got from the early 90s. A helpful tip to use when deciding whether or not to get rid of an outfit is to ask yourself if you’ve worn it in the last 6 months.
If you find yourself answering no, it’s probably best to infer that you won’t be wearing it again. With that being said, consider calling your local Goodwill or Salvation Army or look to sites like Dressforsuccess.org. Whether you’re looking to get rid of men or women’s clothing, they’ll let you know the best donation station. The clothes donated to these places will help aspiring career men and women in need. Old Electronics Over the years we’ve gone through some serious technology trends. Our phones were as big as our heads decades ago. Not too long after, phones were then made much more compact. Today, our phones are once again reverting back to a large cumbersome model. We’ve also seen the transition of cameras come and go. Cameras were once hand-held. Today, we’ve restored the faith in bulkier cameras for the sake of higher quality pictures. Should we even begin to talk about televisions? Needless to say, we’ve collected some technological devices over the years. So what is one to do with all these devices? Many can consider donating pieces of electronic equipment. Before doing so, be sure to check that the equipment is functioning and reusable. This may work for a lot of older cameras and televisions. Your local donation originations will brief you on the requirements for electronic donations.
However, if your devices have met their maker it is crucial that these items are recycled or disposed of properly. To get more info on those procedures visit the Environmental Protection Agency’s website. No More Toying Around! Over time, boxes of toys accumulate in attics and basements everywhere. Often times they may not be rediscovered until a family finds themselves doing some spring cleaning or moving out. First, it would be wise to review all the toys and trinkets you’ve been saving over the years. By singling out the toys in better condition, you can separate a group of toys to donate to kids in need. Local shelters are always more than happy to accept these kinds of donations to help kids in distressed situations. Once again, consider the quality of the toys you will be donating. If you wouldn’t let your child play with it, then it probably should not be donated.
Additional Items for Potential Donation Books can be heavy and hard to pack. They can also collect dust over the years. These days it’s easy to donate or sell books. Textbooks can also be donated to local schools and universities. Rarely used small appliances are also great for taking up space in your kitchen and closets. How many times have you actually used that juicer or waffle maker? If you’ve answered “Never,” then it’s time to get rid of all those appliances and make room in your new kitchen!
If you’re treadmill is covered in clothes, truth is you probably don’t have much use for it. Much like the kitchen appliances and old clothing, you should let go of old workout equipment that’s no longer in use. Turning Old Trash into Treasure
Whether you make the decision to donate or hold your own garage sale, be sure to separate all your belongings into labeled boxes. This will make it a lot easier to drop boxes or bags off at Goodwill or if you plan on selling them. You should keep an inventory list of what you’re considering to be donations and what you’re going to sell. This will come in handy for tax time because write-offs are very likely when donations occur. Once you’ve lightened your load, you’ll see how much easier packing will be. You’ve eliminated a mass amount of weight that clothes and books make up. The move will also run significantly smoother with the help of Tucson movers. Not only will it make your move easier, but also you’ll make their job easier. Now that you’ve gotten rid of that clunky old elliptical and those extra boxes of books you may have also eliminated the likelihood of injuries. Offering free estimates, full packing services, loading and unloading, My Tucson Movers will work quickly to get you into your new home or office. To find out more or for a free moving estimate, visit MyTucsonMovers.com.