8 Tricks to Make Your Moving Easier
There's no doubt about that moving is stressful. Whether you're moving to a new city or just a few neighborhoods down, it can be challenging to pack up your belongings and get them safely to your new home. This is especially true if you're undertaking the move on your own, without the help of professional movers. While there are certain things that can make this process easier, like hiring someone else to do it for you or getting help from friends and family, these eight tricks will hopefully make your next move a little less overwhelming.
Pack strategically.
You can make moving much easier if you follow these simple steps.
ü Use a box for each room.
ü Label each box with the room it came from, and then label that box again so that the label is clearly visible on top of the box in case someone accidentally puts something else inside it or moves it around before it gets packed up again later (or whenever).
Consolidate boxes,
bags, and bins for similar items into a single box.
If you have a lot of similar items, such as books or games, consolidate them into one box. This will help you save time and space. For example, if you have four boxes of DVDs that range in size from small to large (a medium box for the smaller ones and a large for the larger ones), use only one box and label it “DVDs” instead of “DVDs – Small / Medium / Large”.
Use bags for soft items that could get damaged in transit (such as clothing) or for fragile items like glassware. Use bins for things that need to stay separate from each other during transit—for example, shoes or toys will be easier to pack if they are separated into different bins first. Use boxes if an item needs extra protection during transport; these might include framed photos or mirrors with delicate frames
Label every box with
its contents and the room it needs to be put in.
Label every box with its contents and the room it needs to be put in. Labels are helpful for both you and the movers. They will allow you to know what is in each box and where it will go, which helps you stay organized as well as remember what's inside. The movers will also be able to use them so they can know where each box goes so they can get things put away quickly once they arrive at their new home!
Move one room at a
time.
Moving one room at a time is a great way to avoid stress. Why?
Because when you move from one room to another, you have time in between each step to relax, get refreshed and ready for the next step. If you do too much at once, it can make it feel like an endless task that gets more overwhelming as each day passes by. By moving slowly, one room at a time, there will always be some part of your home available while you finish cleaning up or organizing another space. This allows you take advantage of the downtime between rooms and enjoy your new home before moving on to the next one!
Take a break from
packing after 45 minutes to an hour of working.
In order to make sure you are moving as efficiently as possible, it is important to take breaks from packing. You should not push yourself too hard or pack for more than 45 minutes to an hour at a time. It's good to be aware of your body and how much energy you have. If you are tired or hungry, then it might be a better idea for you to rest and eat before returning to packing or moving heavy objects.
Set aside essentials
you'll need in your new home before moving day -- including coffee maker and
coffee.
In addition to your clothes, shoes and toiletries, you'll want to make sure you have the essentials on hand once you've settled into your new home. Think about the items that would be really hard to go without for a few days as well as things like smartphones and TVs that are essential for keeping up with work and staying entertained.
"It's always a good idea to set aside important items before moving day. You don't want to be stuck without household necessities like coffee makers or phones."
"Your coffee maker is an important tool that is necessary every morning. And no one wants their morning cup of Joy interrupted by having to go out in search of it."
Consider packing everything up ahead of time so there will be less stress during moving day itself!
Unpack your bathroom
first.
Unpacking your bathroom first is important because it’s the most used room in the house. You need to make sure it is clean and organized before you start unpacking other rooms.
Once you have unpacked the bathroom, make sure to put away anything that doesn't belong there like cleaning products or tools. This way, you won't forget where they go when everything else is unpacked and put away in their proper place.
You can also use storage containers as dividers between items such as toilet paper, toothbrushes and soap/shampoo so they stay organized until they are needed.
To keep things smelling fresh after using them (like shampoo) hang an air freshener from an open cabinet door or window so that any remaining smells will be dispersed throughout the room instead of being concentrated around where these items were opened last time someone used them if possible!
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