5 Tips on Moving your Stuff from the Suburbs to the City

Moving to the city from the suburbs can be really exciting. Unfortunately, it can also be a lot of work. Here are 6 basic things you'll need to get done before moving to the city.

1. Condense

Moving to the city almost always means down-sizing. You are going to need to sell, donate and throw away a lot of your stuff that just won't fit into an urban living space. For those not ready to depart with some of their belongings, self storage units are a great way to keep some of that extra stuff you own. Fortunately, self storage unit ares very common even in cities, so you can get a self storage unit close by if you need to.

2. Car or No Car?

Depending on the public transportation of the city, you may just decide to just get rid of car. It is also a great way to save money to help pay for the higher cost of living that runs rampant in most cities. And with companies like Zip Car that let you rent a car for a small amount of money, so you can access a car when you really need it.

3. Closet Space

The worst thing about moving to a smaller space is the lack of closet space. You don't realize how much you enjoy the extra closets in your home until they are gone. You may want to consider a trip to Ikea or ordering a wardrobe or clothing storage device of some sort to help deal with the loss of closet space.

4. Divide up Space in Apartment

If you are moving into a an apartment or smaller home with your partner and/or family, it is a good idea to set some boundaries before you move in. Setting up dividers to separate his or her office spaces can be one way to create the illusion of privacy. How you are going to manage living in such a small space together is definitely a topic that deserves a discussion among all members of the household. It will still be a bumpy adjustment for most at first, but a little communication will help smooth the transition along.

5. Pets

Don't forget to consider the feelings of your furry friends. Moving to the city is a huge adjustment for all critters. Planning on giving them space to play and run around is important. Also, considering practical things like where the litter box, kennel, food bowls, etc. will help your pet adjust to being a city critter.