Moving into a new home can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. If you plan things ahead and pack early, moving won’t feel very stressful. Wondering how to make moving easier? Here are tips to remember for moving into a new home:

1. Plan Everything Ahead and Make a Checklist

Always begin by planning. Make a list of all the things you need to do and schedule everything. Make necessary arrangements before moving in. Coordinate services, set up utilities, and make arrangements as to internet connection and cable.

Make a shopping list of things you need to purchase for moving. Have a moving checklist to stay organized and ensure that all important things to do before moving are accomplished.

2. Declutter Before You Move

Before you begin packing your things, take the time to sort through your belongings and decide which ones to keep and which ones to let go of. You may have items that are already too old or items you won’t need to bring into your new home, so let them go.

Donate or sell items that are still in good condition and throw away those that are beyond repair. For items that you are unsure about (whether to keep or give away), you can store them temporarily in a storage unit until you make a decision.

Decluttering before your moving day is important for various reasons: objects you no longer need can take up unnecessary space in your new home, you will have more space in the moving truck, and it will help you save packing time.

Additionally, it’s important to note that you should declutter before your moving day and not on your moving day, as this would reduce stress. Furthermore, when decluttering, don’t just think about clothes or other smaller items. Moving is an opportunity to declutter, and this includes even large furniture.

3. Don’t Procrastinate, Pack Early

Packing can be stressful, but you can reduce the stress if you do it early. Packing early comes with a lot of advantages. You can break down packing tasks to make things easier and achievable. You can pack one room at a time. Don’t pack everything in one day and avoid packing all your things a day before your moving day.

Begin packing things as soon as possible and start with the items you need the least. Things you should pack first include out-of-season clothes, books, and decorative and art pieces. Prepare packing essentials such as cardboard boxes, heavy-duty tape, bubble wrap, and scissors, and start packing.

When moving, don’t make the mistake of procrastinating, as this will do you no good. Procrastinating can cause you to miss a lot of things and pack things incorrectly, which could lead to items getting damaged.

4. Pack Smartly

Apart from packing early, you should also pack in a smart manner. This will help you save time and effort. When packing your things, you can do the following:

• Disassemble Furniture

  Break down big items and dismantle furniture. Disassemble furniture such as headboards, bed frames, table legs, or other large items. This will make things easier on the day of your move. It will be easier for you to move them and place them in the spot you want them inside your new home. Disassembling furniture can also help prevent damage while moving.
  
  

• Plan Packaging Room by Room

  Pack your things according to room. For instance, all items for your bedroom will go into one box, and all items for the kitchen will go to another. You can then color code boxes or label them appropriately.
  
  

  This will make moving easier. When you go into your new home and begin unpacking and organizing, you won’t have to spend lots of time sorting your things and moving them across different rooms.
  
  

• Do Not Empty Drawers

  There’s no need to empty your drawers when moving into a new home. Clothes and non-breakable items inside your drawers are basically already in a box. So, there’s no need to get them all out and transfer them to cardboard boxes. You can just wrap the dresser in plastic wrap and remove the packing when you get into your new home.
  
  

• Leave Clothes on the Hangers

  Leaving clothes on their hangers will make it easier for you when you start setting things up in your new home. Rather than removing your clothes from their hangers and packing them away, save time by leaving them on their hangers instead. You can then cover them in garbage bags. When you start unpacking, all you have to do is hang them immediately into the wardrobe or your new closet.
  
  

• Use Towels and Linens as Packing Materials

  Make use of towels and linens. Don’t just fold and pack them away. Use them as packing materials. You can use them to wrap fragile items or use them as padding in boxes.

5. Label All Your Boxes

Another essential moving tip to remember is to label all your boxes. This will definitely help you save time as you won’t have to open every box when you’re looking for a specific item. When labelling moving boxes, make sure to label all the sides of the box. Write the items inside and in which room they should go. This will make unpacking easier for you. Also, do not forget to indicate if there are fragile items inside. Use “Fragile” or “This Way Up” signs.

6. Bring New Cleaning Tools

There are items that you will need in your first few days when you just moved in. Must-have items for your first few days include cleaning tools. When you arrive in your new home, it’s important to do cleaning first, so bring cleaning tools such as brooms, scrub brushes, mops, and sponges. Since you will be moving into a new house, it’s better to buy new cleaning tools.

7. Hire a Professional Moving Company

Professional movers and packers can make the moving process easier for you. Hiring a moving company has a lot of advantages: you can save time and effort as well as money. Moving companies have all the materials and equipment needed for moving, and with their experience and expertise, you can be assured that all your items will be safe.

8. Rent a Storage Unit for Your Belongings

Renting a storage unit will definitely help when moving. If your new home is not ready yet, you can store new furniture and appliances for your new home temporarily in a storage unit. If you’re still undecided about whether to keep or let go of some items, you can store them in a storage unit until you have made a decision.

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