packers and movers bangalore     A good starting point is to study the floorplan of your new home and visualise how you would like each room to look. You can use these positive mental images as a guide for deciding what to keep and what to dispose of.

Next, go through each area of your house and decide which items match your ideal image of your new home. A good place to start is outside the house. Will the new place have room for all of your outdoor furniture, BBQ and potted plants? You can now start a list of things to keep and things to go. Does the new place even have a shed? Will you need to use large items such as the lawnmower and wheelbarrow at your new home? Continue writing your "keep" and "go" lists.

Back inside, work your way through the house room by room. Measure large furniture pieces such as lounges and dining tables with a tape measure, and check the floorplan of your new home to make sure that they will fit. If not, start shopping for new furniture, as there is often a period of many weeks to wait before your order can be delivered. If possible, pay a deposit and arrange delivery for the day after you get the keys to your new home.

packers and movers delhi  For many people, moving into a home with a smaller kitchen is the most challenging aspect of downsizing. Your new kitchen will be disorganised and difficult to use if you try to cram too much into it. Go through all the cupboards, including the pantry. Have some packing boxes on hand so that you can pack any items that you want to keep, but won't need before you move. If you will no longer be hosting large gatherings at your new home, you may find that there are lots of pieces that you use for entertaining that you can either donate to charity or pass on to relatives. If you find that you don't have enough space in your new kitchen after you move in and try to pack everything away, there are a number of things you can do:

• Have a look at efficient storage products. Howard's Storage World has a big range.

• Is it possible to have extra cupboards added to the kitchen?

• You may have a cupboard in the lounge room or dining room where you can store the overflow. It would be best to put things in there that are not used every day, such as your "best" china and glassware, serving dishes, etc.

packers and movers pune   Once you have completed your lists of what to keep and what needs to go, you are ready to work out what to do with the things you have decided not to take with you when you move:

• Throw away any items that are damaged. If you are throwing away large items, contact your local council to find out if they offer a hard rubbish collection service. Ring them as soon as you can, because these services are very popular, and there may be a lengthy waiting list. If you are unable to access this type of service, you could hire a skip.