The upside of moving is that it forces you to make a clean sweep of the house, getting rid of items that you no longer use or need. Sometimes, it's cheaper and easier if there's less to pack and less to load onto a moving truck.
The first place to start is to determine what to sell, either online or by hosting a garage sale, and what to give away. If you lack the time or want to help the local community, you can forego selling your things in favor of donation. It's up to you; either way, someone else is benefiting from your things and keeping it out of the landfill.
Once you've allocated the items for donation, make sure that each piece can be used, that it's in good condition and that it's been well cleaned. Next, make a list of all the items you have, then use this guide to determine where you might take those extra household items.
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