Moving to a new home is always an exciting experience! Although at times it can be a little more than stressful, buying a new house can be a wonderful way to start a new chapter with your family. When it comes to moving day there will be a lot of things running around your mind and many things to think about! It is important to plan ahead with a moving checklist so that so moving day will be a little bit easier. Here are five simple tips for packing up your home when moving. *This post contains affiliate links and/or sponsored content.
If you have an entire home with lots of rooms to pack up, then you should make sure that you make a plan. If you are really overwhelmed, research moving companies, that can help make your move less stressful. It can be easy to get bogged down with one room in particular so you need to make sure that you are making time for each room individually. Take some time to write out a list of rooms that are a priority for packing. Be sure to have plenty of – double corrugated or triple corrugated boxes. Then, create a schedule based on your moving date. Remember to refer back to this when you are packing for the best results.
1. Clear it out
Before you even pack your first box for moving house you need to think of one thing: do you want to take everything with you? Over the years we all collect random gadgets, ornaments and cables and these often end up piled in boxes or stuffed at the back of our shelves because we have nowhere else to put them. There is no sense in moving any of these things to your new home if you don’t plan to use them again. Make sure everyone in the family has a purge before you move, as this will mean a lot less to pack and sort in the long run.
One of the hardest things about packing is having to deal with all of the things that you don’t want to keep. You can waste so much time packing up things that are going to stay in a box in your new home until you move again. This is why you should take some time to declutter your home and get rid of a lot of things, especially if you are downsizing .This way, you can give your home a clear out and make sure that you are only bringing the important things with you. For example, only pack the cleaning supplies that you will actually need in your new home.
Of course, the first step is ascertaining what still brings you joy and what has become clutter. Let Marie Kondo be your guide. You might also consider how to make the best use of space in your new home. Maybe you don’t need more storage space, you just need smarter storage space that makes the most of your storage space or doubles up as decor or furniture.
Do you have a large family each with their own room? If so then it might be really overwhelming so you might need to enlist some help. If your kids are old enough to pack up some things in their own room, then you should try to take advantage of this opportunity. Of course even smaller children can get involved in the process and it can be a great learning experience for them as they learn to sort, organize and how to get rid of things they don’t need. Spending a day with everyone working on their own belongings. With more people helping out, you will get the project done much quicker and will be able to focus on the other important parts of moving home that you have not had a chance to think about yet. Just a note, if you have small children or pets it is best to secure a sitter if possible, as the process can be a bit stressful on them and adults too!
2. Categorize and label
It is very important that you label and categorize your boxes when you are moving. It cannot be stressed enough that you need to label which room and what types of items are inside your boxes. You can buy a few colored stickers for each room in the house. Color coding will help you know which room the place them in right away. Also, consider writing a list of what’s inside the box so that you know where things need to go. Ensure that your movers know everything about any breakables you have.
3. Schedule a donation pickup
If you have a lot of things which you plan to give away but not a lot of time to go and do it, you can ask a local charity to come and pick things up from your house. This will save you a lot of time and they will be more than happy to take your kind donations for the people who need it the most. Make sure that you package things carefully and keep them safe to stop them from breaking.
4. Sell, sell, sell
Moving can be expensive, so why not make a little extra cash as you are clearing out? eBay is a great place to start along with local consignment shops and facebook buy, sale, and trade groups. Selling furniture and household items will save a lot of time when it comes to moving, especially if you are downsizing As an added bonus, you’ll make a little extra cash for updates on your new home such as trendy furnishings, interior renovations or impact windows.
5. Choose the best day
One of the things you may not have considered when packing to move is choosing a good day to move. If you want to hire professionals like BR Moving to help you move house, they will have large trucks which will need to park outside your new home. If you are going to be doing the hauling yourself, be sure to invest in some quality furniture straps. The weekend is never a good time to move house, and in fact in the middle of the week such as Wednesday usually works best because it is quiet and people won’t be at home. Chances are you won’t have time to cook or go to the grocery store on moving day, so research local restaurants if you are new to the area so you can find a place to eat near your new home.
If you are considering a move in a the new future, try these simple tips! I have moved enough times to learn that preparation is the key to a smooth move. Best of luck on your new home adventure!
Amber
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