April 7, 2016 - Don’t Take These 6 Things When Moving

There is no reason to pack more things than needed. Save yourself some work and gain space in your moving truck when you clean out your home and leave these six items behind when you move.

1- Items to Sell or Donate

Donating items that you no longer need is a great way to whittle down how much you have to pack up, move, and unpack. Consider donating the following items:

• Clothes that haven’t been worn in over a year
• Outdated computers, dvd players, and other electronic equipment
• Furniture that you don’t want in your new place
• Older washers and dryers
• House decorations
• Bedding

If you want to make some money that can go toward moving costs or new furniture when you get to your new residence, hold a physical or online garage sale.

2- Bird Houses and Bird Baths

Birds will have become accustomed to the bird houses, bird feeders, and bird baths that are found in your yard. Leave those behind so they can continue to be enjoyed.

3- Paint, Fertilizer, and Insecticides

Leave partially used paint cans and wood stains so that they can be used for future touchups in the house.

Poisons can be hazardous to transport so leave those to be used at the property or dispose of them safely.

4- Old Paperwork

Go through your files and shred any old or outdated paperwork. If you think you might need something later, take a picture of it or scan it into your computer.

Always keep your birth certificates, social security cards, marriage license, and tax records from the last two to seven years.

5- Manuals, Warranties, and Blueprints

Usually, large household appliances are left behind in a move. Leave the manuals that belong to them along with any warranty information if they are still in effect.

If you built your home, leaving the blueprints for the future homeowners is a nice gesture and might come in handy for them down the road.

It’s also nice to leave behind a helpful note regarding any of your house’s quirks. Does the thermostat read a little high? Does the basement door stick? The new residents will appreciate knowing these small things up front.  

For extra credit, you can write down a list of school information, neighborhood/HOA contacts, your favorite restaurants, and anything else you think would be helpful.

6- Keys and Garage Door Openers

It might seem obvious to leave the house keys and garage door openers, but it’s easy to forget in the middle of all the moving chaos.

Also don’t forget to leave keys to interior doors, gates, and mailboxes as well.  
For help with packing and moving, visit Redman Van & Storage Co. to request a full service moving quote.