Once you have decided to make that move, you will surely need some useful tips. Moving to another house or place is considered to be the 3rd most stressful event in one’s life. Relax and read through the tips to help you with the activity.
These tips can help you make your move easier and smoother.
No. 1 – Write everything down.
Create a bullet list with ample space to write the contents or use a spiral-bound notebook for the job. Designate a number on every box you pack and write the contents on your list.
No. 2 – Have plenty of packing supplies.
You’ll need LOTS of boxes–probably more boxes than you think, and have about 10 boxes set aside to use for last minute items on moving day. You’ll need strong plastic packing tape to close up the boxes securely.
Use sturdy handled shopping bags for bulky closet items such as shoes, sweaters, belts, and jeans. On moving day, fill the bottom of the wardrobe boxes with some of the shopping bags.
No. 3 – Make use of wardrobe boxes.
Use these tall boxes to store bulky, lightweight items such as comforters, pillows, and blankets, as well as clothes that need to remain hanging. Ask your mover if they can estimate how many wardrobe boxes you will need.
No. 4 – Have moving company deliver boxes ahead of your moving day.
There will be items and boxes that can be delivered ahead. This will give you a bit more space for those last minute boxes that you want to bring with you.
No. 5 – Use color coding
Assign a color for each room in the new home, such as yellow for kitchen, orange for dining room, etc. Paste colored stickers on the box beside the box number. Place a matching sticker on the door to each room so the movers know where to place the boxes as they arrived.
No. 6 – Put things together.
Place related items in one box so it will be easy to find their own place in the new home. Be sure to mark each box with their content.
No. 7 – Advanced packing will lighten the work.
Pack ahead what you are not presently using. Reduce cooking utensils and food supplies to bare essentials. Collect things inside spacious waste baskets while you switch to using plastic grocery bags to collect trash.
No. 8 – Prepare cleaning supplies.
If you must clean your old place after moving out, put together a kit of basic cleaning supplies and rags.
No. 9 – Watch over valued items and carry important papers with you.
Have all your valuable possessions, such as silverware, collections, or antiques, with you. Your list of “important” papers might include: birth certificates, school records, mover estimates, new job contacts, utility company numbers, recent bank records, current bills, phone lists, closing papers, realtor info, maps, and more.
No. 10 – Personal boxes.
Use brightly colored storage tote boxes, one for each person. Let each family member fill theirs with items they’ll want ‘right away’ in the new home.
Moving may not be the most fun you’ve ever had, but planning ahead will make the things simple and you will not be pressured.
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