Tips to Make Moving Less Stressful
Moving houses signals new beginnings and the opportunity to enjoy a new place. However, the process also comes with stress, as you have to gear yourself up for a few days of hard work. Below are some tips to help make the moving process less stressful.
Plan Ahead
One of the most significant restrictions people face when they need to move houses is time. However, if you plan, you can make moving easier, which means you will have enough time to complete everything.
Plan on when you will hire movers and how you will get enough time to pack. A good way to do this would be to create a document online and have a detailed timeline to ensure everything is in one place.
You can also create a checklist to help you stay on track and organize your moving. Do not forget to put in place plans for setting up utilities in your new home and cleaning the house you will leave.
Declutter Early
Before you start packing, rid your home of unnecessary items, as this will save you time and stress.
Some good ways to get rid of specific things in the house include throwing away, recycling, or donating items you do not need as you move to a new space. The fewer items you have, the more space you need and the fewer hours you will need to pack and unpack.
Start Small
Many people feel stressed because they do not know where to start when they move. However, the small steps you take will become a significant effort. Start with something small, such as packing books into a box or packing up a small drawer in the kitchen.
Pack room by room, as this also tends to be less overwhelming. Furthermore, packing one room at a time saves you time and makes it easier to unpack when you get to your destination.
Have a Labeling System in Place
While you may be tempted to pack aimlessly, you will often regret it when you get to your new destination. Packing without a proper labeling system creates a series of mystery boxes you must unravel at your new destination.
To prevent this mess, label each box with a letter. For example, use K for kitchen or B for bathroom. Then number the boxes, too, so you will know which room each box goes to. You can then write what is in each box, so all your items are accounted for and for easy unpacking. If you do not like to pack, you can group similar items in a single box instead of throwing random ones anywhere.
Use Similar-Size Boxes
You will likely move some items that will be bigger than others. However, most of the items in your house can fit into boxes of the same size.
The advantage of using similar size boxes is that sending your boxes to storage is much easier.
Furthermore, similar size boxes can help you reduce the storage space size, as the boxes pack tighter and use less space.
Consider the Items You Cannot Move
Movers typically do not move items such as plants with soil, chemicals, and hazardous materials. Therefore, consider what you will do with such items if you have them in your home. For example, you can donate paint to charity and take the soil out of plant pots so they can easily go in your car.
Clean garden equipment and package them safely. Empty and clean lawnmowers and other equipment before moving. Talk with the moving team if you need clarification on items they can package and will not.
If you need a moving company, you are at the right place. Here at Redondo Van & Storage, we provide moving and storage services for the Greater Los Angeles area. Reach out to us today with all your needs.
