Don’t let the “D” word frighten you! Yes, we are talking about
Downsizing. When you are contemplating
moving in Colorado Springs, thoughts often come up
about how many of your property you absolutely
need. Admittedly, you will begin pondering on some things you need to
get rid of. You may ask oneself how to do
it. You may deliberate who will want
the items you want to relinquish.
You might mull over if you will have qualms about getting rid of some of your belongings.
How to decide
what to discard:
There are gobs of
considerations that you can go through when figuring out
what to discard. You should give careful thought
to when you last used the item. If it has not been used in a decade, it is probably not something that you should hang on to. Contemplate if the item is still useful to you. If it is a piece of clothing like a jacket, try
it on. If it does not fit, put it into the
discard pile.
One important thing to avoid is delaying decisions. Frequently, this will
lead to you hanging on to more things than you should
have. Go with your gut and decide expeditiously
if you need to keep the item. If there are
memories tied to items it can be emotional
to give them away, but the memories will carry on
even after the item has been rehomed.
How to get rid of your discard pile in Colorado Springs:
- Garage
Sale: This can
take some exertion but will also bring in a
little money. The
steps to having a profitable
garage sale is easy as pie. First,
review any city ordinances in Colorado Springs
and homeowner association rules to make sure that you submit
to them. Next, price your items a fair price, especially if you will
just give them away for nothing otherwise. Next, announce
your sale. You need to have signs placed on
key roads that will lead potential
customers to your location. It may be helpful to set
up advertisements online to guide more people
to your sale. Finally, relax and enjoy making a little money
while conversing with your neighbors. Click
the Garage Sale Sign below for a more detailed step-by-step
guide to planning your garage sale in Colorado Springs.
- Donate
Items: When you just want to get
rid of your things, donating your items to a
charity in Colorado Springs is a super way to do that. You will assist
a worthwhile cause. You will also help the
next person who gets to use your item. It is a great, painless
way to get rid of your stuff and keep it out of a landfill. Some organizations will even
come and pick your donation up from your abode.
- Think about family and friends: If you know anyone in your family who is just getting a household started, asking if they
need any items would be a wonderful idea.
Otherwise, just spread the word that you are downsizing and you will
be surprised about what
people request. It will give you joy
to give someone something that they can use.
- Consider a storage solution in
Colorado Springs: There
will be some things that you will not want to get rid of.
If there is no room for them in your next location,
consider renting a storage locker. This will allow
you extra room for those items that you need for day-to-day
living. If a storage unit is not in the numbers, think
about if any family or friends would be willing to keep
items in their basement, garage or barn for you.
- Re-organize: Some items in your home might be organized more effectively.
For example, if you have many DVDs, you could take them
out of their cases and place them into a DVD folder. This will
keep the amount of space you are using down, while allowing
you to keep more.
Downsizing your home to prepare for a move will take effort. Think of all
the time that it took to compile everything you
own. However, once you have downsized successfully you
will be pleased that you did it. You will be
able to target your energy on the items
you truly care about and have a need for.
