Moving – Creating A Less Stressful Move

Moving is usually a big pain in the neck. There is a lot of heavy lifting and organizing to do. Not to mention the money that it takes to move between paying for movers, buying boxes and relocation expenses. However, in order to make it a little less painful, you should make sure that you stay on a timeline and use a checklist. By doing this, you will not be stressed out when moving day comes around. You will have everything you need completed and organized. This will take a lot of the stress out of the process.

One month before the move it is important to start getting everything in place and making plans. Remember, if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Planning is a key part in the process. It is a simple step, but one most people neglect to do. Start researching companies who specialize relocating people. Find out whom your friends use. Make phone calls to get pricing and logistical details. If you are not going to be using a moving company, you should take the time to reserve a truck that you will need to move all of your furniture. If you plan to have friends help you in the move, now is the time to start letting them know that you plan on needing their help. You will need them to block time out of their schedules so it is courteous to give them a good amount of notice.

Three weeks before moving, you will need to get supplies together that you will need to use during the move. These include, but are not limited to boxes, tape, and other miscellaneous packing materials. You can often times find boxes behind grocery stores. Ask the store manager or office managers to save empty boxes for you. You can also purchase boxes from your local hardware or home improvement store.

Two weeks before the move, you need to start packing. It is best to start packing the things that you do not use everyday. These things may include an electric griddle and your fine china. When you are packing, make sure to pay special attention to breakable items, as you want to make sure that they will be safe during the move. In addition, make sure to properly label boxes when packing, making notes on the box as to what each one contains.

The week of the move you will want to double-check all of your plans. This is also the time where you will start packing the suitcases of the items that you use frequently and that you will need easy access to once you get in your new place. It is also a great time to plan for and make sure that you have money for all of your payments for all for the people you will need to pay.

If you start planning well in advance of moving day, the day will be a breeze. It is all in the planning process. If you follow all of these suggestions, you will be relaxed and ready to go!