Get the floor plan
Know how much space the new home has. Measure rooms and closets. Decide which furniture will fit before sorting everything else.
Start early and go slowly
Begin with the least used rooms. A few hours a week is easier than a frantic weekend. Take breaks and enjoy the memories.
Use simple categories
Keep, give to family, donate, sell and dispose. Label boxes and rooms to make decisions visible.
Share with family
Invite family to choose what they would like. Take photos of items that cannot be kept, so the memory stays.
Book help for the heavy work
Furniture, basements and attics are hard on the body. A crew can carry and haul while you decide.
Settle into the new space
Set up a bed, a kitchen and a favorite chair first. A familiar item in the new place helps it feel like home.
Our advice in one sentence
Start early, decide in small steps and let a crew carry the load.
