Moving is not an easy task, but there are many things to think about: where you want your furniture, what boxes will be needed, how much space you have in your new home or apartment, etc. This article will cover some helpful tips for packing and moving that can make the process less stressful and more organized.

Packing

– The first step to packing is deciding what items you want to move and how much. Then, make a cost-effective plan on how much money you can afford to spend on the entire moving process.

– It’s important to label all boxes properly with your name and new house address, as well as which room it goes in (i.e., “Kitchen” or “Master Bedroom”) for easy unpacking when at your new residence.

– Create an inventory list of everything that is put into every box, including the number of each item (ex: 6 mugs). This will be useful if anything breaks during transit to identify damages more easily by movers/packers.

– Packing blankets are a must when packing anything breakable. For larger items like appliances and furniture, it’s best to use the original boxes (if available) and pack blankets around them for extra cushioning. If you can’t find the original box or if there is damage to the item itself, then at least make sure you cover all open surfaces with blankets before putting it in a new box.

– Another tip for protecting your items is labeling each side of the box with “Fragile” signs, so movers/packers know which ones need extra care when moving/packing. These labels should be added directly on the outside of the cardboard boxes to ensure they don’t get torn off during transit.

Moving

– When moving to a new location, it’s important to determine if there is a limit to the number of hours movers/packers can work in any one day or week. Some companies have rules that cannot exceed more than 9 hours of work per day and 40 hours per week. Check with your moving company beforehand, so you don’t get charged extra for exceeding these limits. Finding affordable movers for relocation will always make your move easier.

– Make sure everything in your home is packed up before the movers arrive so that it will go faster and be less stressful for everyone involved. Remember that having an empty house makes it easier for movers to move throughout without bumping into things and damaging them even further.

– Another tip is to fill up your car with whatever you can tolerate carrying on the day of moving so that there will be less for the movers to transport. It’s always better to overestimate than underestimate when figuring out how much you can take because some things might not fit in your new place and will have to be donated or thrown away.

– Keep in mind that movers usually charge by the hour or half-hour, depending on what type of contract you’ve signed. It may seem like common sense, but it’s important enough to mention: Don’t move everything yourself! If possible, save some money and let professionals do the hard labor while you relax at a local coffee shop or restaurant until they arrive.

Once You’re Settled In

– It’s important to remember that moving is an adjustment for both you and your family. Give yourself time to adjust to the new place before trying to do too much (i.e., updating social media about the move and unpacking everything all at once).

– The first few weeks of staying in a new home should be used as a trial period where you figure out what works and what doesn’t work with your new apartment or house. Maybe there are some appliances that don’t function as well as they should, which will save you the trouble of having to buy replacements down the road after spending money on movers, boxes, etc. Ensure all family members know how important it is to stay as quiet as possible during the first few weeks. Depending on the time of day, this may mean closing doors or keeping all voices very low.

– After moving to a new home, it’s important to keep your routine with daily living habits as consistent as possible with your old ones. This is especially true if you have kids who are going to a different school and attending a different daycare after the move. Create a list of old routines that can be transitioned into new ones, such as eating breakfast together every morning, reading before bedtime every night, etc., so they don’t miss out on their favorite past times from back at home.

– In addition to keeping routines yourself and family members, it’s also important to keep in touch with old friends. Try finding a meetup group in your area so you can stay connected with them throughout the week, or if that’s not an option, send out messages on social media asking if anyone would be interested in meeting up at some point during the week.

– It’s also possible to find new activities to participate in at your new location that are similar but different enough from what you did before. For example, if you used to go camping frequently and now live too far away to do it as often overall, try taking longer bike rides once a week instead of going camping multiple times per month.

Conclusion

Now that you’ve learned some tips on how to get organized before the move, what to do while movers are working, and how to get settled into your new place after moving, it’s time for you to put these strategies into practice. Whether these are things you already knew or not, remember that everyone can use a helpful reminder every once in a while. Good luck!