IMPORTANT THINGS THAT YOU NEED TO CONSIDER WHEN YOU PLAN TO MOVE
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IMPORTANT THINGS THAT YOU NEED TO CONSIDER WHEN YOU PLAN TO MOVE
Moving is a challenge you need to confront sooner than later. It usually requires making decisions, planning, packaging and countless other details. It’s hard to organize all the stuff you have when you are moving. The best thing is to make a to-do list. Also, that gives you the opportunity to check off done items, which is always satisfying.
YOU NEED TO ORGANIZE:
1. Budget
You need to calculate the cost of moving. Start by planning transport, packing supplies, pay off bills from the old place. Complete any repairs of your home that you are committed to.
2. Time until the moving day
It’s never too early. A calendar will help you count the days until your move. It’s all about proper time management. If you succeed in organizing the time you have until moving day, your move will be a complete success.
3. How far will you be moving
Consider distance between your old and new place.
4. Helpers
Ask your friends, colleagues, neighbors, relatives on time. Avoid the lazy ones. You should have bottled water and some snacks available for everyone. Tips for helpers: Gloves make the actual day of moving easier. When wearing gloves, you can carry at least 15 lbs. more weight.
5. Right Transportation
Choosing the right size of moving truck is particularly important.
6. Packing Supplies
Write down what you need for packing like a tape, suitable boxes, wrapping bags and buy them on time. Take more than you need.
It’s really important to label your boxes. Put your belongings in groups by room, box for kitchen, box for living room, box for bathroom and most important fragile box. Don't just mark your boxes on ONE side, but more than two sides you never know which way a box will end up turned when all is said and done. Ask your children to draw a few pretty pictures on some on the moving boxes. For example, ask them to draw something on the boxes for their rooms. That way you show your kids that you value their help and make them part of the event.
Tips for packing: Use your bath towels to cushion your dishes when packing. Your dishes are less likely to break even if you drop the box. Also, some worn clothes can work as packing material. NEVER pack in trash bags if you don’t want to find your belongings in garbage by mistake.
7. Keep Important Documents In Lockable Box.
Get a lockable box and start putting in important documents as you come across them.
8. Essentials Box
This box is for your first 24 hours at new home. Pack a change of clothes, pair of pajamas, toiletries and hand towels, toilet paper, instant coffee, some snacks, beverages, all purpose kitchen knives, mobile charger. In fact, think about what you would need for the first day. You will probably be tired so it can be very helpful to have essential box. Put this box last in the moving van, so you can later have easy access to it when you’re done relocating.
Get a nice sleep the night before the moving day so you can be concentrated to your moving work. Good luck!
P.S. Get unpacked as soon as possible. Moving is stressful, so the sooner things are back to normal, the better
Author: Apex Properties