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Moving is the perfect excuse to get rid of things you should have thrown out years ago. Take an objective look at what's in every room, closet and drawer in your home.
Check your Yellow Pages for non-profit organizations. Many are glad to pick up clothing that is not worn or damaged. A yard or garage sale is another good way to pare down.
Take Stock
Now that you've lightened up, get everything organized, packed, and loaded neatly into one truck. First determine how many cubic feet of belongings you need to move. This will determine the type of boxes and truck you'll need.
Measure the Big Stuff
Measure the length, width, and height of your refrigerator, sofas, armchairs, bureaus, chests of drawers, and TV sets. Then multiply those three figures together to get the cubic feet they will take up.
And the Boxable Stuff
Boxables are all glassware, dishes, kitchenware, books, etc. that must be boxed carefully to arrive safely. A Mini Flex's largest box is a standing wardrobe, which will hold about two armfuls of hanging clothes. You can also use one or two wardrobe boxes for long, tall items like golf clubs, backpacks, fire tongs, lamps, vacuum cleaners, etc.
Estimate how much space your boxes will require, then add room for other miscellaneous items like lawn mowers and other non-boxables. Add all these together to determine how much truck space you'll need.
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