How to Decide What to Throw Away During Your Move to Virginia Beach

Published: September 01, 2022

It’s often tough to decide what items to keep and which ones to get rid of when moving, especially if the belongings hold sentimental value. UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage of Virginia Beach offers the following suggestions to assist you in deciding what should be kept or discarded.

Only hold on to what you use regularly and consider space

Spend some time going through your stuff – anything you don’t use regularly should be sold or donated. Only keep things that are essential and/or portable. How much space does it take up? Do you have room for it? If not, out it goes!

Get organized

Assign a label to each item. You’ll be able to keep better track of what you need and don’t if you do this. Types of items include clothing, furniture, and dinnerware. If you have bulk apparel or home decorations, think about donating or selling them instead of giving them away for free.

Is it useful and in good condition?

Check all of your belongings for damage or loss of function. If something is broken or you don’t use it, get rid of it—especially if you live in a hot climate. Inspect your outdoor furniture for signs of wear and tear to see if it needs to be kept or replaced depending on the weather conditions.

We hope these ideas have helped you decide what to keep and get rid of when moving. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage of Virginia Beach. We’re here to help!