Essential Moving Tips

Introduction

The time period leading up to moving day and the moving day itself can be hectic and may be emotionally and physically draining.

However, with proper planning and some handy tips, you can ensure that your moving day runs smoothly and is stress-free for you and your family.

Moving Tips

Moving into a new home gives you a fresh start. Use this opportunity to de-clutter and organize. Get rid of anything that you will not need and consider putting items that you do not use on a regular basis into a long-term storage unit.

With less things to transport to your new place, you save time and money.

Moving Tips

Foresight is extremely important for packing and moving. Keep detailed record of what you put in each box. An efficient way of doing this is to number each box and on a notepad, write down the items associated with each number. Be as specific as possible.

Moving Tips

Related to the previous tip, color coding your boxes can be beneficial. Each room in your home is given a specific color. Place colored stickers beside the box number – ensure that the sticker is the right color for the room that the items in the box came from. Make sure to note down the color associated with each room.

Moving Tips

Make certain you have the right moving supplies and that you have enough of it to avoid frustration. Essential supplies include: boxes, strong tape, tapegun, newspaper and bubblewrap. Keep your items in one area that is easily accessible.

Individual colored toteboxes for each family member is also effective for organizing and easy retrieval. Personal belongings that they will be using until the last minute at the old home and things that they would require right away at the new home can be kept in this box.

Moving Tips

Start the process early and pack away things that you do not need as soon as you possibly can.

This may include seasonal items or extra electronics that you do not use. Pack up winter items early if you are

moving in the summer.

Moving Tips

Use empty luggage as extra storage space. You can also re-purpose any extra recycling bins or wastebaskets for packing. With less items to move, you save time, energy and money.

Conclusion

Using these simple tricks can make moving stress-free and a lot easier. Your new home will be a new adventure and you do not want the burden of packing and moving to weigh you down.

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