Don’t let the “D” word startle you! Yes, we are talking about
Downsizing. When you are contemplating
moving in Oklahoma City, thoughts will come up
about how many of your property you actually
need. Admittedly, you will start thinking
about some stuff you should
get rid of. You may ask oneself how to do
it. You may wonder who will want
the stuff you want to rid yourself of.
You might question if you will feel
remorse about getting rid of some of your belongings.
How to choose
what to discard:
There are gobs of
considerations that you can go through when determining
what to discard. You should try to remember when you last needed the item. If it has not seen the light of day in a decade, it is most likely not something that you should move to your new house. Think
about if the item is still useful to you. If it is a piece of clothing like a sweater, try
it on. If it does not fit, place it into the
discard pile.
One critical item to refrain from is procrastinating
about making decisions. Oftentimes, this will
lead to you keeping more things than you would
have. Go with your gut and decide promptly
if you need to keep the item. Whenever there are
memories attached to items it can be hard
to give them away, but the memories will remain
even after the item has found a new home.
How to get rid of your discard pile in Oklahoma City:
- Garage
Sale: This will
take some exertion but should also get you more back than you would with other methods. The
steps to having a fruitful
garage sale is straightforward. To start with,
investigate any city ordinances in Oklahoma City
and homeowner association rules to make sure that you follow them. Then, price your items a fair price, especially if you will
just give them away for nothing otherwise. Next, advertise
your sale. You need to have signs situated at nearby intersections that will guide potential
customers to the
sale. It may be advantageous to submit advertisements online to guide more buyers
to your sale. Finally, relax and enjoy making a little money
while visiting with your neighbors. Click
the Garage Sale Sign below for a more precise step-by-step
guide to planning your garage sale in Oklahoma City.
- Donate
Items: When you just want to get
rid of your stuff, donating your items to a
charity in Oklahoma City is a great way to do that. You will help
a worthwhile cause. You will also benefit the
next person who gets to use your item. It is a great, uncomplicated
way to get rid of your stuff and keep it out of a landfill. Some charities will even
come and pick your donation up from your residence.
- Think about family and friends: If you know anyone in your family who is just spreading their wings, asking if they
need any items would be a grand idea.
Otherwise, just spread the word that you are downsizing and you might
be surprised about what
people request. It will give you joy
to give someone something that they need.
- Consider a storage solution in
Oklahoma City: There
will be some things that you will not want to get rid of.
If there is no room for them in your next destination,
consider renting a storage facility. This will allow
you extra room for those items that you need for everyday
living. If a storage unit is not in the numbers, think
about if any family or friends would be willing to stow
items in their basement, garage or barn for you.
- Re-organize: Some items in your home might be grouped more adequately.
For instance, if you have many DVDs, you could take them
out of their cases and put them into a DVD folder. This will
keep the amount of space you are utilizing, while allowing
you to keep more.
Downsizing your home to get
ready for a move will take effort. Think of all
the time that it took to collect everything you
own. Yet, once you have downsized successfully you
will be pleased that you did it. You will be
able to focus your time on the items
you truly care about and have uses for.
