Moving is a difficult time. Both emotionally and physically. The trick is not to let the idea fester at the back of your mind and face it head on! Without much ado about how to avoid the pathos of moving, let’s directly plunge into the tips and tricks that will make relocating much more comfortable for you.
Early bird catches the worm
Always start well ahead of time so that you can avail the best deals on the moving trucks and packing materials. If you start soon enough, you may even get to shop for cardboard boxes, mattress protectors, packing paper and tapes for a considerable discount at the Mammoth Sunshine Coast. Getting hold of a moving truck at the last moment can be tough. Start at least three weeks in advance and start with the items you use least frequently.
Have a strategy
What are the things you will need first in your new home? Toilet paper, towels, new underwear, sheets and such essentials. You need to put them in a box labeled Day 1 and keep it handy.
Plan Your Furniture First
The furniture will form the most labour intensive part of the move since they are usually the biggest items and take up the most space. So organising furniture first will make the rest of the planning easier. Go through each item and determine whether you definitely want to keep it. For pieces you don’t want to keep, decide whether you can sell it, donate it or simply throw it out with the hard rubbish collection.
For the remaining furniture, work out where each item will go in the new house. This can save a lot of issues on moving day and avoid you having no room to put things. Book the furniture removal company well in advance and ensure the trucks are big enough for your belongings. We like Classic Moves because they not only remove your furniture but can also help with all the planning and disposing of unwanted items.
Keep large boxes light
Just because you see a large box, it does not mean you start packing it with the heavy stuff. Keep books and utensils in smaller boxes. Keep the lighter, fluffy things in the larger ones.
Always label
If you have china, crystals, and glass in boxes, always label them as fragile in large bold letters, preferably in a more visible color. Mark on more than just one side and mention the destination on them.
Don’t pack air
You can easily save on Styrofoam packing balls, but using your towels, linens, and blankets as shock absorbers. It will also save you some boxes. Lampshades, chandeliers, and crockery always take a beating during moving. Lining them with soft towels and blankets will prevent the shock.
Make use of trash bags
Your regular garbage bags and trash bags are squishy, and you can easily stuff all the non-breakable items in them. Once you have no more boxes left, you can easily stuff these bags in your car or the moving truck on the day of moving.
Always be ready
If you are moving tomorrow morning, you should be done by today evening. So, you have the time to go over to your old haunts and secret stashes to see if you have everything packed and ready to go. It includes rugs, carpets, and drapes as well. Roll them, tape them and keep them ready to roll.
Always work in sections
While loading the moving truck yourself, you should be able to utilize the space to the maximum. Start with the farther end and load in sections from the floor up. Always start with the heaviest and unbreakable. Always pack tightly to the top and then move to the next part.
Need more advice? Abbeys Auctions have put together a complete moving house checklist to get you fully prepared for the relocation.
While moving to a different city and state, it is smarter to opt for professional help. They have a good idea about traffic trends and moving times. If your new home has time regulations about moving furniture in and out, you should always find that out before the day you are relocating, or you may find yourself sleeping in the moving truck right under your new balcony!
