Moving can be one of the most stressful events in our lives. Whether you’re moving for fun, for a job, to go upscale, or downsize, the whole experience can be overwhelming.
But when it’s a loved one who is moving because they can no longer care for themselves, this is stress on a totally different level. Sometimes the loved one isn’t ready to give up their home, but they need more care than living alone can provide them. Other times, they have already passed away, and all the treasured belongings they left behind need to be sorted and decisions need to be made as to what course of action needs to be taken next. Here at ABH, we have the tools to help when it comes time to make these tough family decisions.
Where to Start
This may prove to be the most difficult part of the process when moving a loved one out of their home. Depending on whether or not your relative is capable of giving you any insights, you may or may not know what should be kept and what should be given or thrown away. The collection of trinkets on the fireplace may have some actual value or may just be sentimental. The car in the garage that hasn’t run for five years may have a special place in your loved one’s heart, or they just never got around to getting it fixed up and sold. At ABH, we have everything from different-sized dumpsters to moving and hauling services that can help when you’re ready.
What to Save
Once you’ve determined what’s going to stay, you need to figure out what that means. Are you keeping the house in the family and the heirlooms will stay with it? Is the home getting sold and all items must be divided up and transferred to their new owners? Are there some things that will stay in the family, but need safe storage for a period of time?
What to Sell
Anyone who has watched an episode of Storage Wars or Hardcore Pawn knows that there’s some money to be made in the things that are lurking in our basements, attics, and storage units. Figuring out what’s trash and what’s treasure can be a challenge, though. You might consider taking some items to a pawn shop or having an appraiser come assess things you think might really have some value. If you have larger items that need, drop off or delivery, consider calling us at ABH to help with your transportation needs.
What to Dispose Of
Finally, you’ve narrowed down what’s staying and what’s not. Now that you know what has to go, what’s next? You can’t fit that eight-drawer dresser in your sedan. And the extra fridge that no one wants needs to be disposed of safely. Our team at ABH can come out, load up and remove the items that need to go. We know what can be recycled, and what needs special care when disposing of it.
When life is already stressful enough, consider using experts to help you deal with the details. Please give us a call at (781) 941-2422 or reach out to us through Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/abhservices/. Thanks for considering us for all your home needs!