Moving Tips To Make Relocation Less Stressful

A home is where we seek shelter, make memories, and spend time with loved ones. And saying goodbye to this little heaven and moving to a new home is quite challenging. You come across feelings of excitement, sorrow, and stress about moving out. After all, relocating requires loads of packing, time, and attention. From clothes, furniture, electronics, and accessories, utensils, to wall hangings, you have to pack the entire house.

However, don’t let this stress overrule your moving out journey. Start collecting packing supplies beforehand – boxes, tapes, plastic bags, etc. Likewise, begin packing right after you sign the deal. You can pack your seasonal clothes, extra kitchen appliances, or unused furniture pieces. In addition to reducing the last-minute packing burden, it can significantly decrease stress.

Besides this, make necessary reservations with the moving companies to ensure there are no last-minute cancellations. If you are still feeling overwhelmed, let us help you out. Here are seven moving tips to make relocation less stressful.

 

1. Draft a moving checklist

When relocating to a new house, time management is the key because you have to look after many things. No matter how incredible your memory is, one can’t remember everything. Therefore, pen down a moving checklist to stay on top of all chores. Make a list of every task you have to do before the final moving day – disconnect utilities, drop donation box, book movers, etc. It will help you complete a couple of tasks every day instead of pilling everything for the last week.

 

2. Rent a storage unit

Every homeowner has a habit of stacking up things, regardless of space constraints. Unfortunately, all extra furniture pieces, artwork, and other belongings can create a mess in the new house. If you don’t want to donate your stuff, consider renting storage units to secure them adequately. These are temperature-controlled units, ensuring your furniture or artwork doesn’t lose its shine. Besides this, all units offer top-notch security, which means your belongings are in safe hands. Once you settle in the new place, make space, and get your items back from the storage.

 

3. Pack smartly 

Undoubtedly, packing can be an enormous challenge if you don’t do it right. Instead of stuffing things in boxes, smartly pack things to make unpacking simple. Here are some tips.

1. Pay attention to one room at a time rather than packing everything together. Start from the least used room and gradually move to the living room, kitchen, and bedroom.
2. Although the goal is to fit maximum things in minimal boxes, don’t overload them. Put spice jars inside pots and pans and knives inside the baking gloves. Similarly, use plastic bags to roll your clothes and cover the drawers to carry them as it is.
3.  Label all the boxes. Firstly, give color to every room and color code the boxes. And secondly, write up what is inside the box. For instance – Sarah’s summer clothes or kitchen utensils. It will help you find things readily when unpacking.

 

4. Hire reliable movers

Are you on a tight budget? If not, see if you can make room for a moving company. After all, nothing relieves the stress of moving more than handing out tasks to professionals. They will take the responsibility of heavy lifting on a moving day, eliminating damage chances. Likewise, they can also help you pack fragile items like lamps, crockery. However, don’t settle for any company around the corner. Lookup for feedback and reviews to ensure you are hiring a credible company.

 

5. Prepare an essential bag 

Before the moving day, pack an essentials bag for your first few days in the house. It will contain necessary items – hairbrush, chargers, toiletries, snacks, medicines, etc. You can also add clothes to avoid the hassle of digging into boxes. Honestly, the moving day will be bustling and chaotic, not leaving you with any energy to unpack. An essential bag would come in handy, giving you easy access to supplies so you can fall asleep peacefully.

 

6. Organize utilities 

Usually, people forget to take the final meter readings, nor they disconnect utilities. As a result, the bills keep accumulating while you are long gone. Therefore, inform all service providers to cut your connection on a specific date. Organizing in advance means you can foot all the final bills without penalties. At the same time, register with new broadband and cable providers beforehand in the new place. Also, make sure your new home has adequate gas, electricity, and water connection.

 

7. Seek help 

At times, all you need is another lending hand to get things done. Your friends might be busy with work commitments, don’t mind hitting them up. After all, an extra set of hands can minimize the moving out stress. Ask them at least a week in advance so that they can adjust their schedule. And don’t forget to show them gratitude for the help you receive or treat them with lunch or dinner. Besides, if you are moving to another city town, it could be an ideal way to spend time together with friends.

 

Final thoughts

Unsurprisingly, moving day can get pretty exhausting, especially when you make last-minute plans. It is essential to have accurate expectations of how much you can achieve in one day. Once you know things can get messy, plan everything. From making bookings, renting storage, arranging utilities, to packing belongings – having everything in order can make moving stress-free.