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5 Useful Tips for an Easy Move

By Natalie Millier
Home & Food 5 Useful Tips for an Easy Move
SEP 24, 2015 LISTEN

Do not be intimidated by an upcoming move. Relocation is a stressful process, yes, but that is mostly brought by the anxiety that entering a new chapter of your life brings, and not because moving house is so difficult that you might not be able to handle it. You can execute a move with little to no problems if you think smart, or get introduced to the small intricacies to removals which make moving house a walk in the park. Stop fretting and start reading, all the tips you need to make your move stress-free are right here.

  • Make a Moving Checklist.

Everything should start with you knowing exactly what you want to take with you. You will need to make a comprehensive list of every single possession that will enter the moving van once it comes, and make a copy of it for the movers. This list is basically your insurance, and if something which was not on the list goes missing or gets damaged during the move, the movers cannot be held accountable. Hence, be thorough when making the list and after the loading starts, check all the things that are loaded.

  • Pack Smart.

Make sure that nothing gets damaged during the relocation. It would be horrible if you end up on the porch of your new home with a pile of broken furniture and decorations. So pack smart, use boxes and wrapping supplies to ensure the safety of every item you load onto the removal van.

You should seek out a moving company and make the preparations before you start packing. Know the day of the move and prepare for that very day. And don't make that day tomorrow – plan for the move at least a few weeks in advance. That way you will give yourself time to make a checklist, pack, and get ready for the movers' arrival.

If you have kids, do pack their room last so that you don't deprive them of the comfort. Have the relocation affect them as little as possible by involving them as little as possible. That means that once you arrive at the new location, unpack the kids' room first and let your children get accustomed to the new surroundings as soon as possible.

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Before you depart, do one or two last inspections of the house, just to make sure that nothing gets left behind. And be thorough about it – check every room, including the cellar, cupboard, garage, and attic. You never know what you may have forgotten, so go through every corner of the house. Better safe than sorry.

And with this your relocation should go as painless as possible. Easy moves do exist and you can have one of your own, you just need to relax, don't stress over what comes after and only focus on what you are doing at the moment. You can proceed wondering what comes next once the moving van drops you off at the new place after your easy and successful move.

Pack the Kids' Room Last
Do a Last Inspection

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