Moving House? Here's 5 Tips to Make the
Move Easier
I once read in an article that moving can
be the most stressful thing in your life after death and divorce that is.
Humans, as a species is not a migratory one. Our ancestors stopped migrating
and settled down in fertile and productive areas and started a new way of life.
So moving can be an unsettling time. But that's not the only thing that can be
unsettling. Moving means you need to pack all your possessions (other than the
house) and then move to the new place.
Some people may move only a couple of times
in their lives while some move couple of times every year. The people that move
frequently will tell that the key to a stress free move is preparing ahead of
time. This reduces the work that needs to be done on the actual day of the move,
preventing incidents due to stress and forgetfulness.
So here are a few moving tips to help you
move house:
1. Make a Checklist
Get a pen and a notepad and start making a
list of all the things you need to do much before the move. Keep this pen and
notepad at a designated spot in the house and tell the other family members
about it. Tell them to jot down things that are relevant to the move. As the
day of the move gets closer and the stress starts increasing this list will
make things easier for everybody. Also make a separate list of the movers and
packers that need to be informed.
2. A Cleaning Opportunity
You can use the move as an opportunity to
do a little spring cleaning. You are going to be sorting through all the stuff
as it is, so why not use the opportunity to get rid of the stuff you don't want
or don't need any more. You can get rid of a lot of the junk that's been lying
around or get rid of the clothes that no longer fit and are taking closet
space. You can either give them to charity or if you are not feeling
particularly charitable then you can sell your stuff at a consignment store.
All the junk you manage to get rid of will space you money in terms of how much
you will have to pay the movers.
3. Packing in Advance
Start sorting and packing things that you
do not have an immediate use for. Again this will save you time and stress
later particularly if you are a working person and are planning to take a
holiday before the move to do the sorting and packing. For example, if its
summer then you can start packing all your winter wear and vice versa.
4. Packing Materials
If you plan on doing the packing yourself,
then you need to make you have enough packing materials on hand. You can either
get the boxes from work (if they let you have them) or you can buy them from a
packing company. I suggest that you use the packing company because they are a
one stop solution for all your packing needs. You will get everything you need
i.e. the boxes, tape, bubble wrap, markers and labels. Don't forget to get special
containers for expensive items.
5. Pack Sensibly
Don't go and pack all the heavy items
together. This will make the boxes heavy and difficult for you move. Instead
distribute the weight and try to keep the boxes light. Label the boxes
correctly, especially the ones containing the delicate items. I would suggest
packing essential items like toilet paper, torches, matches and the medication
in one box that is to be kept near you during the move. You can also add a
change of clothes to it along with a few survival rations for consumption till
the new place is up and running.
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