Moving means giving yourself the chance to start anew. Whether in school or at work, moving can help you reinvent yourself, including personal and social skill development.
While others find it annoying and stressful to pack and move, some find it invigorating because they have ways to make it light and fun. So, how can you make moving hassle-free?
13 Helpful Tips for Moving
Tip #1
Have a plan. Create a to-do list of all the things you need to accomplish within a specific time frame. Let’s say, you have 8 weeks to prepare for your move. Make sure that you schedule everything and complete all the tasks you need before your moving day. Contact moving and packing company to move all items properly to the new place.
Tip #2
Set your budget. One of the most important factors to consider in moving is having a specific budget. This way you will know how to spend your money efficiently and you also do not have to go over your budget.
Tip #3
Hire a removalist. One of the most efficient ways to have a smooth and stress-free move is to hire a reliable removalist. The services they provide include packing and storage services, so hiring them can make moving a lot easier
Tip #4
Ask everyone to help. Moving is not a one-man team. It entails the cooperation of every member of the household. Asking everyone to pack their room can be a wise decision. This way you will have more time to finish your to-do list.
Tip #5
Prepare your packing supplies. From boxes and bags to packing tapes and labellers, make sure that everything you need for packing is complete. You may try to ask groceries and other shops for free boxes that they would rather dispose of, so you can save on containers.
Tip #6
Sort your stuff. One of the best ways to have an organised move is to leave the clutters behind. First, sort your things into two piles – one for the things that you will bring with you and the other for things that you no longer need. Then sort the second pile into three more piles – first for selling, second for donation and the last for trash.
Tip #7
Use garbage bags. Get new and clean garbage bags and use them as clothes bags. Simply take your hanging clothes and shove them nicely into the plastic without removing the hangers. Then seal it with tape and fold it in half. This way, you’ll unpack them as easily as you packed them and without having to worry about wrinkling your clothes.
Tip #8
Make calls. About 4 to 6 weeks before your move, call schools and work prospects in the locality you are moving into to ensure a seamless transfer for you and your family. You should also call those who need to be informed of your transfer.
Tip #9
Schedule appointments with utility providers. Call your electric, water, cable and other utility service providers for cancellation or disconnection if there is a need to process them.
Tip #10
Empty your fridge. Whether or not you’re bringing the fridge with you, make sure to defrost and clean it a week before your move. For one, you do not want to transport a dirty and stinky fridge. And in case you’re leaving it behind as the home rental owns it, you would not want extra charges for it.
Tip #11
Set up a garage sale. For the pile of stuff you categorised as for selling, do it in a garage or yard sale. This way you get to earn a little more cash and you also get to tell your friends and neighbours about your move.
Tip #12
Make use of towels and blankets. When packing your plates, glasses and fragile items, wrap them with towels, blankets and other cloth materials. This way not only will you save on space but on your spending, too.
Tip #13
Change of address. Two weeks before your move, remember to have a change of address. If you have subscriptions and memberships, make sure they are informed about it. You should also process mail forwarding for packages and mails you are expecting.
These are just 13 of the many moving tips you may want to consider for a less stressful move.
For a more reliable move, contact Cairns Coast Removals today!
