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How To Move A Hoarder:

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Featured image via  Wikimedia Perhaps you’re a landlord who has a hoarder tenant, or perhaps you have a parent who’s accumulated a lifetime of stuff, and hesitates to get rid of anything. Whatever the situation, if you are dealing with a hoarder, moving can be exceptionally difficult. What Not to do If you are moving a hoarder, the last thing you want to do is make them feel horrible. Hoarding is about much deeper issues than just being a slob. Accusations and confrontation can make the situation worse. Be as patient and understanding as possible. You also don’t want to hire a mover, at least not at first. Movers need room to work, and you while not all hoarders collect trash, you don’t want to put a mover in an unsanitary situation. What to do Get Help Odds are, you’re too emotionally involved to properly handle a hoarding situation. You’ll want to call for help. There are social workers and counselors who specialize in hoarding. You can find a specialist  here ....

3 Weeks Before Your Move

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21 days until your big move.   Here, you’ll find even more tips on sorting and stacking that “cardboard castle” because, let’s face it, you’re still packing. It’s also time to communicate your schedule with your boss, neighbors, and more. Continue packing.  In this round, you’ll persist in wrangling nonessential items – but with an emphasis on simplifying your list of everyday items. Have tough talks about “toys.”  This strategy applies to children young and old. Obtain an extra-large plastic storage bin for must-have toys that will never make it to the moving van or storage pod. This bin should include comfort as well as activity-based items – such as art supplies or cherished books. Begin to pack everything else. Apply the same logic to “toys” for adults with serious hobbies. Don’t forget outdoor areas.  Grilling tools, string lights, potted plants, side tables, umbrellas – you name it. Dismount porch swings and dismantle decor. All of these items are ready ...