Moving house clearing With so many people moving house, don't forget to clear your old space before you leave and cut all the cords. It actually helps to tie a bunch of cords (pieces of string or wool) to something in the house, like a doorknob or windowsill, and then to your wrist. You can then cut them and leave them behind for the new owners to pick up. Alternately you can burn them. Once you're in your new space, do a sage clearing as explained in the video below.