Moving into a new home is always exciting until you have to think of packing which can be daunting especially when you have lots of stuff to pack with
Moving into a new home is always exciting until you have to think of packing which can be daunting especially when you have lots of stuff to pack with no strategy. Most home movers would consider hiring moving firms to handle their move but do not make the situation any better, and evens makes unpacking cumbersome as you wouldn’t know exactly how the items were packed. Nevertheless, having a clear strategy is vital when you’re moving to ensure a smooth transition to your new home. Below are five pro tips and hacks that you should definitely try out when moving to your new heaven
Start Early by Decluttering
Early preparation is vital when you are planning on moving. Don’t wait until the last minute to start packing and preparing for your move instead begin a month earlier to your move. You may want to start early by decluttering. Go room by room and sort out items you no longer require or broken items and torn clothes. By sorting out items that you no longer require, you will not waste time packing things that you don’t need in addition to cutting down on the packed items to be moved to your new home. Starting early gives you the opportunity to pack peacefully with no pressure thus ensuring a stress-free move.
Rent Moving Boxes
There is plenty of cheap moving box options available for you to rent depending on your budget. Moving boxes are vital components when moving and can help you organize your items to ensure easier unpacking in addition to preventing the breakage of fragile items. Renting moving boxes is a cheaper alternative to buying as moving boxes enough to move a one-bedroom apartment can cost up to $600 which is very expensive. Several companies rent plastic moving boxes which are crushproof and waterproof and usually come in different sizes and with zip ties and stick labels.
Label Moving Boxes and Keep and Inventory
While most moving companies would keep an inventory of your belongings when loading to an empty track, it is still important to label all your boxes and keep your inventory as its important to track your belongings in addition to being a requirement by the homeowner’s insurance policy. If you are mindful of your privacy, you may want to use QR codes to manage your inventory and keep the movers unaware of your belongings.
Labelling moving boxes also ensure that you have a quiet time when unpacking as you will know exactly where each box should go. Also, in case of damage or theft of your belongings, you will establish precisely what is missing and file a report to the police or file an insurance claim using the inventory.
Group your Belongs into Essentials and Things to Storage
When moving to a new home, you will certainly not unpack everything in a single day as you would be exhausted from travelling. Therefore, when packing you should group your items into essentials you would require on the first day in your new home and items that you won’t immediately want in your new house. Things you would require on the first day of your stay in the new home may include some stuff like soaps, a clean towel, toilet paper, beddings, among other items. The 1st-day essentials should be packed together where they can easily be accessed and unpacked. Next, items that you may not require immediately you move to your new home should be transferred to a storage unit where you will gradually unpack them with time as you arrange them in the house depending on the urgency. This will make unpacking smooth and tranquil.
Avoid Breakages. Pack the Boxes and Truck Strategically
Moving to a new home can be costly especially when you end up damaging your fragile items that will need replacement. However, you can avoid breakages by packing items carefully in a way that they won’t be damaged during the transportation and unpacking. For instance, furniture pieces should be packed with moving blankets in between them so that other items don’t get scuffed or pack TVs and fragile culinary and utensils in cushioned boxes to avoid breakages. Additionally, place boxes of fragile items in strategic places on the track to preventing fender-benders leading to costly damages.
To conclude, moving to a new home can be an intimidating task but effortlessly accomplished with a well laid out plan and strategy. The trick is to start packing at least a month before moving in addition to setting up an itinerary in advance to ensure that the moving process will be as smooth as possible.
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