Usually moving house can cause apprehension in most people when they realize the huge amount of work involved in moving a household full of stuff. What you need is a genie to simplify the process for you in a way that it will no more be a nightmare for you. If you go about organizing your relocation in a methodical manner, you will no doubt find it easy. In the same way, if a few simple steps are followed while moving to your new address, you won’t believe yourself on how easily you completed it.
Here’s your step-by-step guide on how to get your moving day to be easy on you.
- Take only what you need
Well, this is a very important task you need to do preferably a month before you start packing your stuff away. There is no point carrying stuff to your new home that you will never use, only to have it take up space. So take some time out to give or throw away what you don’t need.
- Arrange for free packing materials
As soon as you know of your possible move, make a moving checklist of the materials you will need to finish packing and start scouring supermarkets or the grocer’s for free boxes or utilize the packing boxes that deliveries arrived in. Make sure you begin by packing away the things that you will probably not need until you are settled into the new house.
- Get your family and friends to help you out with the packing
Moving out is a tiring process and something that you will not be able to handle all by yourself. To make tasks easier, let your family and friends help you with the packing. This will not only make things easy, but also turn out to be a fun bonding time.
- Arrange for a removal team from a company
If you have to carry large and/or heavy items, you must always hire a removal company to assist you with the move. Most professional movers are good and charge cheaply, and spare you the trouble of going through backbreaking effort. If you choose to do the packing yourself, you can also only hire a man with a van to help you move and unload the boxes.
- Create a realistic budget and checklist
You are bound to have to spend extra on delays or damages, or at least insurance when moving. No matter how reasonable the company’s rates are, good removal services will definitely come at a decent price. Not to mention that expenses might also increase, depending on factors like the weight of the packages, routes, parking fees etc. It is helpful if you create a realistic budget and a checklist on how to achieve it.
- Make sure you defrost your refrigerator
Before you pack your refrigerator or freezer, make sure you allow it enough time to defrost and dry out before shutting the door. This will prevent the growth of mould inside while the machine is shut off.
- Notifying of the change in your address
Two weeks prior to shifting to your new home, make sure that the bills are paid and all service providers, including the bank and post office, are notified of your change in address. This will prevent important mail from being misplaced.
- Pack an overnight bag
The things that you might be in need of immediately after you have moved in should be packed separately in a small carry-on bag and kept handy, preferably in the car you and your family are travelling in.
