3 Things You Can Do To Make Moving a Lot Easier

Moving is one of the biggest headaches most of us face. Luckily, most of us don't do it very often. But actually, moving can be very simple if you just know how to do it right. We're always making things tougher than they have to be! Here are 3 things you can do to make your move a piece of cake.

Start Early

Do you know early you should start getting ready for your move? If you've decided you're moving, the time to start is right now. Begin by making a checklist of things to do, and start packing immediately. If you can do a little bit of it every day, you won't have to cram it all in at the last minute. This is one of the biggest mistakes people make and it can turn even a small move into a huge ordeal. Packing for just 30 minutes a day makes it feel like nothing at all, and then when the big day finally comes along, everything's ready to go!

Organize Your Stuff

Even if you're not a terribly organized person, there are some easy things you can do to make your move go more smoothly. One of them is to organize all of your stuff. First, decide which things or parts of the house are not used every day. These are the things you should pack first. Leave the really essential stuff for the end. Another thing you should do is to sort your stuff according to room and label your boxes. When you're done and you have to unpack everything, this will make it much easier. As you bring the boxes into your new place, you can put them right where they need to go.

Get Rid Of Things

Nothing makes moving easier than just getting rid of lots of stuff. You've got all kinds of things you forgot you even had, and now is a great opportunity to get rid of them. For big things like furniture, call the city and see what days and where they will pick it up. You can have garage sales or sell stuff in the paper. If it's too much trouble, you can always take things to the Salvation Army or local thrift store, and they'll be more than happy to take them. Give stuff away to friends and don't be afraid to throw some things away. If you lighten your load, the move will be much quicker and easier.

Start making your move right now by sitting down with a notepad and thinking of all the things you have to do. Spend some time and brainstorm, and try to include everything from packing to meeting landlords. This will be your moving checklist and it will serve two functions. It will keep you organized by putting all the things you have to do in an easy format. But it will also keep you on task, focused on what you need to do. Follow these tips, and moving can be much easier than we always make it out to be.