Moving can be exciting for many reasons: getting a fresh\nstart in a new neighborhood, meeting new people, discovering new adventures,\nand of course, moving into a brand-new house! But let\u2019s be honest: moving can\nbe difficult and overwhelming. Thankfully, with proper planning, you can make\nyour move less chaotic and a whole lot smoother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re moving during a peak season, like the summer,\nsecuring a moving truck or company can be difficult. Once you secure your\nmoving date, you can better plan the rest of your move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Waiting for the last minute to start packing only increases\nyour stress levels and the likelihood of forgetting something. It\u2019s common to\nunderestimate the time it takes to pack. Once you\u2019ve scheduled your moving\ndate, use that to reverse-engineer your packing timeline. Start with packing\nitems you don\u2019t regularly use, like holiday or seasonal d\u00e9cor, artwork, framed\nphotos, books, and the like. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moving is a great motivator to declutter and purge your\nbelongings. There are a lot of things in our homes that have been forgotten\nabout in storage over the years. As you pack, take stock of your belongings and\npurge everything you no longer need or use to sell, donate, or give away before\nyou move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Label each side of the box (not just the top) so you can\nquickly identify where the box should be placed. You can also use colored\nstickers to designate each room, such as orange for the kitchen, green for the\nmaster bathroom. Be sure to place a matching sticker on the corresponding room\ndoor. Placing boxes in the room they belong too will make unpacking a breeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fill a box with everything you\u2019ll need for a couple of days\nafter the big move to get you through so you don\u2019t have to rush to unpack\neverything. Bring along cleaning supplies, toilet paper, clean sheets and\nbedding, bath towels and toiletries, and extra clothes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019ve purchased furniture for your new home, avoid the temptation to have them delivered the same day as your move. Instead, schedule them either shortly before or shortly after moving in so you can fully focus on the movers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re able, find a sitter to watch younger children or\npets. You\u2019ll appreciate being able to fully focus on managing the move and\nmovers without worrying about keeping an eye out for young kids or pets.\nGetting them away from the chaos of moving day will help make their transition\nto a new home easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These tips can help make your transition into your new home manageable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n