We are moving ....

[JourneyTerry]

We are moving shortly to a very much smaller home, ~1300 sq feet with a single car garage from a ~4000 sq ft home with 3 cars worth of garages. While we've been contemplating this for a couple years, we will be finally doing it within about 6-8 weeks. We have sold, given away and donated a bunches of things. It still looks like a full house along with a 10x15 foot storage unit that's filling up quickly. Good grief, we have only lived here 30 years! How could we have accumulated so many treasures - and I'm the guiltist party since my hobbies, other then RVing, take up lots of space. Even the RV stuff is bountiful since we may be downsizing there too and the 5er has been emptied of everything, pending a buyer (who are NOT lining up to hand us money with the current inflationary problem)

I know, close my eyes and heave it out - but, but, but I might really need it someday

[ClarkWillson]

I made the same move 15 years ago when I retired ( 2700 sqft double depth garage to 1150 sqft , single garage . ) .
I don't have off site storage , and have yet to clear enough STUFF , to allow the van into the garage .

[DrakeHeyman]

If you're worried about costs, finding a cheap moving company can make a big difference without sacrificing quality. Ask about discounts or package deals—it's surprising how often companies are flexible if you ask. We used one that charged by the hour and saved a lot by packing ourselves beforehand.