Getting settled into your new home can be less stressful if you do some advanced planning such as collecting packing materials and hiring professional movers. Read on for more information.
You have to get some boxes,
tape, a truck, call the movers, pack everything—moving is extremely stressful. So how can you make it easier and eliminate the frustration and anxiety? By carefully planning and making arrangements far in advance, you’ll save yourself plenty of time and headaches. Here are five ways to ensure a smooth move.
Sort out Storage
Are you renting an extra storage unit or do you have a garage overfilled with boxes leftover from your last move? Time to sort out the trash from treasure and lighten your load for the movers. It can be hard to part with some items, especially if they were pricey or have sentimental value, but a good rule of thumb is that if you didn’t remember that you owned it or haven’t had to use it in over a year, odds are you never will need it again. If you are a “project” person, it might be time to let go of some work that never came to fruition such as an old car.
You can also make a bit of capital from your old items by having a garage sale or by donating to charity and using it as a tax deduction. You may also want to invite friends, family, or neighbors over to have a look at some things that might be useful for them to take.
Start Early
Even if you are still in the process of finding a new home, you can kick things off by packing items you won’t need in the coming months. Home decorations, seasonal items, and sporting equipment can be packed up and organized, which will greatly lighten the workload and stress as you come closer to the actual move.
Collect Packaging Materials
If you are hiring professional movers, they may or may not provide you with packing materials. It can be helpful, however, to start collecting boxes from supermarkets or warehouse stores early on. You can put these aside for use later and will save a fortune in buying boxes from a store or the post office.
Organize Carefully
There is nothing more stressful than not finding what you need when you need it. If you organize your boxes and items carefully and thoughtfully, you can avoid this headache. It isn’t only enough to label them clearly, you should also have the movers take them in a specific order and have them assigned to certain rooms in the house so you have less fussing to do later on.
Hire The Professionals
You may think you are saving money by doing the job yourself, but professionals can save you a lot of time, physical aches, and frustration. The money is usually worth the peace of mind you get when you hire professionals rather than annoy friends and truck owners for a favor. They are also trained to handle fragile and heavy objects that you can end up damaging if you try to transport them yourself. Movers are definitely worth the costs.
