5 Tips for Stress Free Moving
Moving into a new house can be one of the single most stressful
things a person can possibly do in their lifetime. Planning
ahead is one of the most important things you can do to make
this process a little bit easier on yourself. There's nothing
worse than getting down to packing the very last boxes in the
moving truck/storage facility and realizing that you've left
something very important behind.
First, you should always make a checklist! Write it well ahead
of the move and check over it several times to make sure you
haven't left anything out. Remember to include every single
detail, no matter how small or how excellent you think your
memory is. It will save you the time and hassle later on when
you're stressing out and panicking over every little thing,
because you'll know that you've prepared yourself for even the
smallest disaster.
All of your moving arrangements should be made well in advance.
If you're planning on getting a moving or removal company to
assist you, call at least a month before the move to make sure
that they can fit you in on your chosen day to move. If you're
planning to move it all yourself, see if you can reserve the
moving truck. This makes it much easier than trying to get a
truck on moving day only to find that there isn't one available.
Have someone available to look after your small children and
pets. They will only get under your feet and actually add more
stress during moving. Older children can be a bit of an asset as
they can help with the moving process. However, you might feel a
bit more comfortable with them away during packing as well.
Buy high quality boxes and packing tape. Having a box (or all of
your boxes) come open during transit, or having items break is
one of the worst things that can happen during a move from one
home to another. Protect your items by packing them securely,
using bubble wrap or tissue paper.
Look into getting insurance! It will save you money if something
should happen to your belongings while in transit.
No move is completely stress-free, but if you follow these
simple instructions, you'll certainly be a lot less stressed
during your move!