So, you've signed on the dotted line, keys are in hand and it's all systems go for moving house…
While it can be easy to get carried away in the excitement -who wouldn't? - it is now when all the hard work starts.
Preparing yourself for a home move is vital to help you avoid unwanted stress and complications. Here, we look at some tips to make the whole process a lot more smooth and hassle-free.
While it can be easy to get carried away in the excitement -who wouldn't? - it is now when all the hard work starts.
Preparing yourself for a home move is vital to help you avoid unwanted stress and complications. Here, we look at some tips to make the whole process a lot more smooth and hassle-free.
Simple Moving Home Tips
Start Early
Ideally, the earlier the better. This will help you to plan your time better and put into action everything that needs to get done.
Make A List And Check It Twice
No, you're not Santa Clause; however, checking that moving house list twice will make sure you don't miss anything important.
Start room by room and write down everything that needs to be organised and packed and give it a date to be completed by. Breaking it down can make the task at hand seem much more manageable than tackling the whole house as one big job. Include any important tasks that need completing such as paperwork, changing details with utilities, school, workplaces, etc.
Start room by room and write down everything that needs to be organised and packed and give it a date to be completed by. Breaking it down can make the task at hand seem much more manageable than tackling the whole house as one big job. Include any important tasks that need completing such as paperwork, changing details with utilities, school, workplaces, etc.
Storage
“But I’m moving home!”, you cry. “Why do I need storage?”
Packing up unneeded belonging and removing them from your home will help you to see what still needs doing. Whether you need outdoor storage or a storage container, having everything packed and stored away will help you in the long run.
Plus, when it comes to moving day, you can easily prioritise what needs to be moved to the new home first as it will be items you still have in the house. Then you can fetch everything from storage to bring in afterwards.
Packing up unneeded belonging and removing them from your home will help you to see what still needs doing. Whether you need outdoor storage or a storage container, having everything packed and stored away will help you in the long run.
Plus, when it comes to moving day, you can easily prioritise what needs to be moved to the new home first as it will be items you still have in the house. Then you can fetch everything from storage to bring in afterwards.
Packing
Have a method to your packing and make sure to pack in a way that makes it easier for you to find items after the move or unpack quicker.
Keep clothes on the hangers and bundle together in a bag or box so you can simply pull them out and hang them up. Got drawers full of important items or paperwork? If it doesn't make the unit too heavy leave it all in there. Simply wrap the unit to keep the drawers closed and carry it as one piece so all your bits remain together giving you one less box to unpack.
Remember you don't have to take everything with you. Get rid of anything you don't want. Use the Marie Kondo method; if it doesn't spark joy remove it. Or, simply ask yourself when the last time you used it was, will you use it in the near future? If the answer is no, donate it or throw it out.
Colour code your boxes for each room to make it easier to place them in your new home.
Keep clothes on the hangers and bundle together in a bag or box so you can simply pull them out and hang them up. Got drawers full of important items or paperwork? If it doesn't make the unit too heavy leave it all in there. Simply wrap the unit to keep the drawers closed and carry it as one piece so all your bits remain together giving you one less box to unpack.
Remember you don't have to take everything with you. Get rid of anything you don't want. Use the Marie Kondo method; if it doesn't spark joy remove it. Or, simply ask yourself when the last time you used it was, will you use it in the near future? If the answer is no, donate it or throw it out.
Colour code your boxes for each room to make it easier to place them in your new home.
Take Pictures
Off the top of your head, will you know how to plug your cables back into the right equipment? If not, take a picture to help you set everything back up again once you've moved. Do this for as much as you can for your reference to make it easier to locate items.
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