Moving doesn’t have to be stressful. Avoid the headaches of a poorly planned move with these tips!
Organize
Planning various elements of your move ahead of time will make moving day easier. Don’t leave things until the last moment. As soon as you know you are moving, start planning!
- get that moving company researched and booked
- prepare a checklist for all the tasks to be done
- write a list of everyone that must be contacted for address change
- make arrangements for child care on moving day
- contact your insurance company
Start Packing
It is a smart idea to start your packing as soon as you confirm you are moving. The longer you leave it the harder it is to pack your items properly. Last minute prep for a move is stressful and exhausting.
- pack those items that are seldom used first
- de-cluttering and packing can be done at the same time
- get plenty of boxes
- remember boxes for items you will donate
- pack room-by-room
- label every box or bag
- leave the children’s rooms until closer to moving day
- use your luggage to pack items
- use linens and clothing to wrap breakables
Moving Week
Even the most organized plan won’t help you avoid some of those last minute tasks that need to be completed the week of your move.
- prepare a moving day kit
- confirm your arrangements with movers/moving truck
- pack your valuables
- back-up your computer files
- take photographs of your electronic devices hook-ups
- confirm times with babysitter and pet sitters
- defrost fridge and freezer
- clean all appliances -whether they stay or go
- schedule a locksmith for your new home
- keep an eye on weather conditions
- pack a moving day activity kit for the kids
Thanks, Deb Rhodes
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