What You Should Sell Before Packing your Moving Boxes
Sunday, August 30th, 2009
Having a garage sale before you move can not only earn you some money to help you pay for the moving expenses such as moving boxes, but it can also save you the cost of moving heavy equipment. If you’re thinking about setting up a garage sale, these are just some of the things you should consider selling rather than moving:
- Large appliances such as refrigerator, washer and dryer and freezer
- Fireplace screens and tools (even if you have a fireplace in the new home, chances are it will be a different size)
- Chandeliers
- Shelving systems
- Workout equipment such as treadmills
- Paints, lighter fluids and even butane tanks used in camping stoves
- Pool table (unless you’re willing to pay for special handling)
- Firewood
- Swing set or playground equipment, including sandboxes
- Holiday decorations (unless Christmas is next week and you won’t have time to replace the tree)
- CDs and DVDs (take just the few you truly love)
- Toys (especially if your kids have outgrown them)
- Furniture that doesn’t match the color or style of your new home, unless you plan on reupholstering or repainting everything
Remember the less stuff you have the less moving supplies you will need. Also the less things you will need to pack into moving boxes and move to your new location.
