Make a good move by packing smart
The logistics of moving house
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The time has come to pack up your boxes and say goodbye to your home. Selling the house you've created so many lasting memories in is never easy, but it's the beginning of a brand new chapter. Before you begin the tedious and time-consuming process of packing your belongings, here are a few things you should know to help you get started.
Sort out your checklist
Packing up your home will take up most of your time. However, decluttering your abode first will make a world of difference when deciding to put your life into boxes. Take stock of items you haven't used in a while and the condition they're in. Old furniture and clothes can be donated to charities and thrift stores. If you have things that are brand new or in high demand, consider selling them online to get some cash back into your wallet.
Once you've gotten rid of the clutter, it's time to tick the following off your list:
- Change your address for all important bills and services
- Collect all your important documents into one binder
- Organise categories for packing boxes
- Decide between professional movers/family and friends to help you
- Disable your current alarm system to be reinstalled at your new home
- Safely store away appliances and cords in areas that aren't at risk of getting damaged
- Decide what items will be kept in storage
- Spring clean your garage and attic
Pack your house quickly
If you'd like to move into your new home as quickly as possible, you can shorten the duration of the moving process by settling in before the rest of your things arrive. Arrange to move in on the earliest date that is convenient for all parties and pack a bag of essential items. In this bag you should have toiletries, cleaning supplies and a week's worth of clothes. Make sure you have a bed and fridge to sustain your sleeping and eating needs and you're good to go! Most people don't realise how little they need to live in a house before they unpack the rest of their creature comforts.
Genius moving hacks
Take a page out of the professional's books and use these tried and trusted moving methods to simplify your life:
- Wrap glass or fragile items in dish towels or bedding to substitute bubblewrap
- Clingwrap your silverware organiser for easy removal
- Use toilet paper tubes to keep your cords from getting tangled
- Clingwrap all toiletries and tie them up in packets before storing in boxes
- Pack clothes with hangers for easier closet moving in
- Use your suitcases to pack clothes, shoes and books
- Protect plates from getting chipped by wrapping them in newspaper
- Pack your appliances in a basket to place on new counters immediately
- Colour code boxes according to rooms/people
- Pack jewellery in egg cartons or old chocolate and sweet containers
- Use crates to transport pot plants, tools and outdoor supplies
- Pack your packing materials (tape, scissors, label maker) last
Professional organisers move houses in a methodical manner with a clear end goal in sight. It's important to not get caught up in a harried frenzy to get everything done in a day. Good planning comes with great execution and your move will feel seamless if you implement stress-free techniques that ensure your household is prepared for moving day.
Keep your belongings safe
Moving insurance is a necessity if you're using a third party to courier your possessions. Take inventory of your items and make sure you are covered in the instance anything is lost, stolen or damaged. Keep valuables such as jewellery, heirlooms and family photos with you to avoid them being misplaced. Another good idea is to get contents or home insurance at your new address, as a higher percentage of burglaries occur during moving in and out due to a lack of security systems.
RealGlen Properties has a host of perfect homes just waiting for you to move into. Contact one of our trusted property practitioners today for advice on viewings, buying, selling and more.
Author REALGLEN Properties
Published 14 Feb 2023 / Views -