Moving is just not a fun thing to do for anyone. It maybe fun to unpack and
set up a new home but the idea of moving can sometimes just seem overwhelming.
There are however many things you can do to ease that stress and make the
process go as smoothly as possible. 1. Make sure you have a
plan in place
If you haven't begun to pack yet, consider
starting early and packing up belongings you know you will not need until you
get into your new home. This might be out of season clothing, memorabilia,
collections, photo albums and kitchen items that are seasonal. All these items
can be packed away first and give you more breathing room for when the big
packing comes.
2. Start on one room at a time.
Don't feel
overwhelmed by packing up the whole house at once. Start with the room you use
the least and get it in good clean order first. This is also a good time to
clean each room thoroughly as you pack.
3. Label every box
with the room and items
Many boxes will have various items
in them and it's ok to write as much as you want on the box. This helps sort
through items later and you don't have to wonder which box you put something in.
4. Use your items as packing material.
Don't
spend a fortune on bubble wrap and packing peanuts. Simply use your bedding,
blankets, clothes and towels to wrap fragile items. This is a great way to pack
two things at once and then you won't have excess to throw away when your
done.
5. Look for packing boxes online for
free.
Many times people that have moved want to give away
their packing boxes instead of bother recycling them or simply throwing them
away. You may be able to find exactly what your looking for and when you are
done putting everything away this is a great way to get rid of your boxes to the
next mover. Use sites such as back page, craigslist or local newspapers.
For more storage and rental facilities or to determine how much space you
will need when you pack and move feel free to use this storage
calculator.
