Moving Made Simple with These Five Tips
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When the big day finally
arrives, moving from one home to another, whether across town or across the
country, it always seems to be stressful. These five tips can help to ease the
stress, making moving far easier so that you can enjoy your home as soon as
possible:
1. Organization
There is nothing like moving
to reveal just how much stuff you have accumulated over the years. Packing can
be an overwhelming process, especially if done at the last minute, which in
turn makes unpacking just as overwhelming. Systematically begin packing. From
guest rooms to books to anything that is not time-sensitive or used daily,
packing it in advance will make the move much easier.
Additionally, be organized
about bills, cable, Internet, electricity, and anything else you will need in
your new home. With everything in boxes and unsettled, having certain
necessities and comforts already set up within the home when you move will make
the process easier. Direct your TV and
Internet to be set up prior to your move-in date, and make sure the
electricity, water, and gas are turned on and in working order.
2. Purge
During the packing process,
be sure to get rid of items you have not used in months or years, items you
have forgotten about, or items you have multiples of. If the year permits, hold
a yard sale to make some extra cash on the items, or take the time to donate
gently used clothing. For large furniture pieces, try selling them on craigslist.
When it comes to emptying
out old files, be sure to recycle any papers or magazines, and shred
any documents with personal information like old bank statements or credit
card bills.
3. Hire Movers
Even if you are certain you
can do it yourself or with the help of family and friends, hiring movers to at
least move the big items like heavy furniture and large boxes will be worth its
weight in gold.
Movers are seasoned
professionals who can know how to efficiently, safely, and securely move items
like the refrigerator, pianos, couches, etc. They are especially useful when
furniture will not fit through stairways or doors, for they have the equipment
and means to manipulate the pieces into the home.
4. Have an Emergency Kit
No matter how prepared and
organized you are there always seems to be some unforeseen problem that arises
on moving day. The movers don’t show up, a car breaks down, essential boxes get
lost—the list is endless. Even if moving across town, be sure to pack the
essentials in bags or boxes you are in control over. In the event something
happens, you have your important documents, clothing, toiletries, and anything
else you need in an accessible location.
5. Sitter
Whether for pets, children,
or both, look into a sitter for the day. Instead of introducing them to the new
place in the midst of chaos, introduce them at the day’s end when things are
slightly more settled than the crazy moving process.
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Source: www.whmoving.com
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