“Of those currently living in homes larger than 2,000 square feet, more would choose a smaller home than the one they’re living in than a larger one if they decide to move this year (60.6% vs. 39.4%).”
Downsizing is definitely more popular today than it was 30 years ago. Whether you’re moving from a house to an apartment, living on the road for a while or simply want to downsize the number of items in your living space, there are some ways to do it effectively in Dallas-Fort Worth. Let’s take a look at four of them.
- Donate Or Sell Old Items
Clothes are one of the main culprits when it comes to things that take up space that you don’t use. Take some time to go through your wardrobe and see if there’s anything you can donate or sell. The kitchen is another area where items go left unused. Go through all those fancy gadgets you’ve only used one time and determine whether it makes sense to pass them on. Each room in your house could potentially have something that you can donate or sell.
- Throw Away Trash
Wait, trash? You don’t have any extra trash, do you? We’re not talking about stuff you usually throw in the garbage bin. We’re talking about items that aren’t really good enough to donate or sell, but definitely aren’t worth keeping. Things like:
- Used notebooks
- Worn-out shoes
- Empty bottles
- Old toys
- Socks without a match
- Expired food or products
- Extra hangers
- Makeup you don’t use
The list goes on. If it’s not worth keeping or giving away, trash it!
- Organize What You Are Keeping
If you’re moving into a smaller space, you want to make the most of it. Consider creating an organization plan, neatly packing away items you don’t use all the time and using lots of labels. You want them to be easy to find in case you do need them one day.
- Store Seasonal Items and Keepsakes
Finally, there are items you use rarely — or only during certain times of the year. From Christmas decorations to Easter baskets, Fourth of July outfits and winter coats, these items and keepsakes should be out of the way. A great option for these items (and downsizing in general) is to rent a household storage container in DFW. These are spacious, secure and keep your items easily accessible.
If you’re looking for an effective way to downsize in Dallas-Fort Worth, contact SAM (Store & Move) for a free quote today.