26 things you should never throw out before you move

Many people take moving as an opportunity to throw out anything they haven't used in a while.And while getting rid of things you know you won't need in your new space is a good idea, that doesn't have to mean an all-out purge.INSIDER spoke to two professional organizers, Laura Cattano and Lisa Zaslow (who is also the founder of Gotham Organizers) to figure out what you should be keeping during a move.Cattano suggests "editing" instead of purging. "Edit is a thoughtful process," she explains. "Most people that purge end up re-buying half the stuff anyway because they're not even thinking about why they have it in the first place, why they haven't been using it, and why it could help them in the future."Zaslow also made the point that you can always throw things out after you moveand she recommends doing so if you truly end up not needing something.Keep scrolling to see the 26 items that you should be holding on to during your next move.LightingCattano says that most people don't have enough lighting in their homes as is, so even if you feel like you're moving a few extra lamps that you might not need, take them anyway. She says that you'll always be able to find a place for them.Extension cordsYou might not love them, and they might not be pretty, but extension cords are useful in a new place, Zaslow says. It can be hard to know where your outlets are going to be ahead of time, so you might be grateful to have a few extra cords.Small furnitureWhile Cattano says it's okay to get rid of large pieces of furniture that you no longer like or know you won't use, she advises keeping the smaller pieces. She and Zaslow say it's easy to find a place for things like stools and end tables, since they can easily be repurposed or used to fill a nook or cranny.Plus, Zaslow says to consider the fact that if you ordered new furniture, it might not arrive until six or eight weeks after you move in. Your old furniture can come in handy during this time. "It's better to use something that you don't love temporarily than to be stuck without," she says.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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