In 2019, USA Census figures outlined that just under 10% of Americans moved properties. That’s a truly huge figure and it underlines why the removals industry is so big in the USA – because there is huge and sustained demand. Another thing that experts always say about moving is that it can be very stressful! The key thing with a successful move is planning; it’s also important to start things early so you’re ahead of the game. You can also look at it as an opportunity to declutter your home of those items you no longer need or have outgrown.

Step one should be in contacting your local charity store and take notes on what they do and don’t accept. After that, you can begin your main process of sorting through your possessions. Create one pile for those items that can go to the charity store, create a second pile for the items that can be dumped, create a third pile of stuff that perhaps you can resell in a yard sale or on a site like eBay or Depop and create your fourth pile for those items that you’re taking with you. Once you start, it’s only then that you will realize the extent of the task, that’s why you need to begin this as soon as is possible. People accumulate “stuff” very quickly so you might be surprised with the volume you have to work through. That’s why it is key to begin as early as possible in the process in order not to be panicked.

The guys at EZ Living Interiors and Furniture have put together this infographic guide below that is pretty comprehensive in terms of how to approach the prospect of moving from one property to another. It outlines some top tips in terms of being the most efficient when starting the removals process; it details what you need to know in relation to international removal charges; it highlights some things to remember when packing items up yourself without the guidance of professionals and it includes some expert advice from those in the industry plus a lot more, check out the full details below.