Make Moving Day Hassle Free
Moving Day
Getting ready to move into a new home? Moving never seems like a difficult process until you actually get started on it. How hard is it to put things in boxes, right? And then you actually get started, and you run out of boxes, need something that you’ve already packed up and you can’t find it, or run into any of the other moving frustrations that are part and parcel with transferring all of your belongings to a new space.
Before you even start packing, the first thing you need to figure out is when you are moving. Three weeks from now? One week? As soon as you have an date, call to reserve a moving truck and crew, or at least start contacting friends and family members who can help you get everything over to your new place. Call to schedule transferring utilities, cable or dish, and any other services you receive at home to your new house. Then spend a day or two working out a moving plan.
Your moving plan should outline the time you have between now and your move, and will list what your packing goals for each week, or day, are. Start with the items you use the least often. Pack up off-season clothing, the kitchen appliances you rarely use, and anything else that you won’t need in the next few weeks. For each week that goes by, pack up everything that you will not need again until after the move. Ideally, when you get to the last few days, almost everything will be packed up and ready to go.
When it comes to boxes, too many is always better than too few. Local business, especially offices and restaurants, almost always have boxes available. Reinforce the bottoms of boxes with packing tap; even the sturdiest boxes can spill your belongings all over the sidewalk if you’re not careful. Take the time to carefully label each box—what is in it, and what room it will go in. This will make grabbing any necessities out of the box before you move a little easier, and also make unpacking less of a hassle.
A week before you move, send your new address to magazines and other mailings, notify the post office, and let family and friends know about your new address. Call anyone who has agreed to help you move to make sure that they are still able to help, and confirm your reservation for the moving truck.
Have meals ready for moving day, and a day or two after. Even a box of donuts, some juice and disposable cups are better than trying to dig through boxes to find what you need to make breakfast. Do a final walkthrough, checking cupboards, closets, and other nooks and crannies. When you unload the boxes into your new home, put them right into the room they are labeled for. This will save a lot of time when you start unpacking.
Moving can be a frustrating and stressful process, but it doesn’t have to be. By following these moving tips, your next move can be a lot easier and less of a challenge. End the waiting game and let dollars roll in your pocket.
jake@jakeconklin.com
Conklin Team
(208) 866-7866