Moving. It’s a hassle. Boxes are everywhere, the house is upside down. You’re running back and forth, trying to collect your things and your thoughts, as moving day grows slowly but steadily closer. The stress, the clutter and the disorganization have a way of just piling up, leaving you drained and frustrated. So what are you to do?
If you find yourself in this predicament, we’re here to help. In this article, we’ll go over some helpful tips that will make moving a breeze, and remedy some of the most egregious sources of stress related to moving. By taking our advice, you’ll transform your moving experience from a doleful slog into a lighthearted, carefree romp!
Figure out what to bring
One of the most important parts of moving is figuring out what to bring and what to get rid of. If you’re like most people, you’ve probably got more than a few things flying around that you won’t miss, if you think about it. By finding out what you have among your belongings that you can live without (or never really needed in the first place) you’ll make your moving experience much easier.
If you look through your things, chances are you’ll find plenty of things that you don’t really need. Old clothing, aging furniture and other odds and ends are all among the things you might end up realizing you can easily live without, making donation the reasonable choice. After thoroughly working through your things and getting rid of what you don’t need, you’ll feel much better about moving!
What’s more, you can usually donate these belongings to charity, thereby improving the life of someone else while simultaneously making your life easier. There are plenty of charities that specialize in donations of household items, clothing and miscellany, and they’ll be abundantly grateful for your contribution.
Organize your things
Another thing that makes the process of moving so, so much easier is improving your organizational skills. When you’re moving, the ability to put your things in order and institute a system of organization will be absolutely invaluable as you endeavor to relocate your life to a new home.
There are a lot of different ways to get organized, but the fastest and easiest way is to purchase moving boxes and bins, and get busy marking them with masking tape and a sharpie. Label each box, and write down the full contents of each on a sheet or pad of paper. Trust us; when you reach your new home, you’ll thank us!
Another tip is to pack and label the things you’ll need immediately after arriving in your new home, so that you’ll have instant access to them when you need them. Cooking pots and pans, blankets and bedsheets, toiletries and a week or two’s worth of clothes are all good ideas for a moving kit, and easy access to these items will resolve a lot of moving day difficulties.
Schedule your move
Another easy way to make moving day a bit less stressful is to plan out your move. By formulating a schedule and allotting your time wisely, you’ll be able to know where you’re supposed to be during the entire process of moving. When combined with well packed, well organized belongings, this will help make the move effortless and carefree.
The trick to this one is doing as much as possible before moving day arrives. Make sure your things are packed and properly organized, and prepare your meals in advance the day before. Leave your toiletries and fresh clothes out, so you don’t have to dig through boxes and bags to retrieve them in the morning.
Here’s an example of what a schedule like this might look like:
7:00AM: Wake up, shower and brush teeth
7:30 AM: Eat a healthy breakfast rich in nutrients to achieve peak physical performance
8:30 AM: Do inventory on your belongings, verifying that everything is in its proper place
9:30 AM: Movers arrive, load belongings and depart
11:00 AM: Arrive at new home, unload truck
12:00 PM: Begin unpacking, or head back for a second load of belongings
See? With proper scheduling and organization, you could be completely moved out of your old home before noon!
Work with the right movers
This tip might seem like a no-brainer, but you might be surprised how many people simply choose the cheapest option when it comes to moving companies. However, the unfortunate reality of the situation is that the cheapest movers are not always the best movers. As a matter of fact, they’re usually not the best movers!
To avoid any headaches with having your things broken or misplaced, as well as delays due to tardiness or equipment malfunction, make sure to choose your movers carefully. Read reviews online, talk to people who have engaged their services in the past, and if possible contact the movers themselves, to get a good idea of their attitude towards their job.
If you take the time to do this, you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to deal with a trustworthy and professional moving team, who will move your belongings promptly and with great care. What’s more, having a good team of friendly movers can actually make moving a fun experience, full of lighthearted banter and friendly conversation!
Conclusion
Most of us have moved houses once or twice in our lives, whether we were children moving across town with our parents, or adults packing up our things and moving across country to college. Regardless, if you’re moving in the near future and are stressing about it, we hope these tips will help you have an easy, efficient move out of your old home and into the new one!
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