12 Tips to Declutter Before Moving Into Your New Home

September 10, 2024

Moving into a new home is an exciting opportunity for a fresh start. However, bringing all your mess—aka clutter—doesn’t need to be part of your new home journey. Here are 12 tips to help you declutter and make your move into one of our new homes in Oriental NC smoother and stress-free.

1. Create a decluttering schedule – Break the task into manageable daily goals. Set aside 15-30 minutes a day to declutter, making the process less daunting.
2. Tackle a room at a time – Focus on decluttering one room before moving on to the next. This makes tasks more manageable and gives you a sense of accomplishment as you progress.
3. Start early – Begin decluttering at least a few months before your move. Tackling clutter, a little at a time, will help you avoid feeling overwhelmed as you get ready for your big move.
4. Sort by category – Organize items into categories such as donate, keep, sell, and trash. Every item should go into one of these categories. This will help you quickly determine what needs to go and what can stay.
5. Create a ‘maybe’ box – If you’re unsure about certain items, place them in a ‘maybe’ box. If you haven’t used these items in the past six months to a year, it’s time to let them go instead of bringing them to your new home.
6. Reduce kitchen clutter – Dispose of expired food, old spices, and mismatched containers. Only bring kitchen essentials to your new home.
7. Limit clothing – If you haven’t worn something in over a year, it’s likely time to donate it. This will give you more space and make packing easier.
8. Go through the paperwork – Sift through old bills, magazines, and documents. Shred anything you no longer need and organize important papers into folders.
9. Declutter digital devices – Clear out old files, apps, and photos from your devices. Reducing digital clutter can save space and helps you start fresh in your new home.
10. Minimize sentimental items – While it can be hard to let go of sentimental items, consider keeping just a few meaningful pieces.
11. Have a yard sale – Sell items you no longer need. Not only does this clear space, but it also provides extra cash for your move.
12. Reevaluate your furniture – Measure your new space and only bring furniture that fits. Donate or sell any oversized or unused pieces since they won’t fit in your new home.

Decluttering helps you enter your new home with a fresh, organized mindset. If you’re looking for new homes in Oriental NC, contact us at 252-648-8297 for more information about our available homes.

This post was written by Streamline Developers.