Moving can be really tough if you aren't organized. But how do you get ready for the big day? This article is all about making a checklist and using it to help your move go smoothly.
Moving can be really tough if you aren't totally organized. But how do you get ready for the big day? This article is all about making a checklist and using it to help your move go smoothly.
When you're moving,
there are lots of things to be done. If you forget just one little thing, it can be a major problem later on. Even if you're a pretty organized person (and most of us aren't), it's easy to forget some little thing and then end up paying for it later. A great way to organize your tasks is to make a checklist for your move. Keep this list handy at every step, and everything will go as smoothly as possible.
Budget And Do Your Homework
Before you start packing boxes, there are some important things to do first. The first thing you'll do is make a budget for all of your expenses. This should be comprehensive and realistic. Take some time and try to really brainstorm any expenses that will come up along the way. When budgeting, always overestimate expenses. This way, if something turns out to be more expensive than you'd first imagined, it'll be no sweat.
You'll also want to do some research. Find out as much as you can about the area you'll be moving to. The internet is a great way to do this. You'll want to take note of local services in the area. You should also take some time and read some tips on making the move. After you finish reading this article, you should surf around and make a giant master list of tips to make packing, getting your stuff there and getting settled in your new area easier.
Prioritize And Pack
You'll put packing on your checklist in three stages. The first should be things you don't use very much. Start with closets and other storage areas. About 6 weeks before the big day, start packing these non-essential things. You're not likely to need them during the duration of your move, so they can sit boxed up for several weeks. At this time, you should also think about throwing away stuff you don't need, and also making a list of really valuable or irreplaceable things. You might want to have these shipped or you can carry them with you on the day of the move.
You should also prioritize for things you use sometimes, and things you use everyday. The things you sometimes use should be packed after the things you never use. For the essential things you use everyday, save those for the very end. Remember also to pack everything into different boxes for different rooms. This will make it easier when you're unpacking.
Get Your Truck
About 4 weeks before your move, you should call to rent your truck or make a reservation with the service. If you live in a large urban area where people are moving a lot, you might want to do it a little earlier. A week before the move, you'll want to contact them and re-confirm your reservation. At that time, you might have some other special requests, or you might need to change the size of the truck. By then, you'll be mostly packed and you may find that you have more stuff than you originally thought!
Finally, the last week you should plan all of your meals. Pack your everyday things into luggage and backpacks so that they're easy to get to. Now, you're all ready for the big move. Moving isn't so hard when you're organized, so make a checklist and put absolutely everything you can think of on it.
