Moving Day Advice

Posted on Jun 12 2018 - 5:22pm by Editorial Staff

Are you taking the leap and moving home? Unfortunately, moving will always be a stressful situation because it will involve packing up and transporting all of your important goods over to somewhere new. Plus, it can also feel quite emotionally draining to leave one place for another and start fresh. Despite this, it should also be quite exciting as it is the start of a new chapter in your life and hopefully an upgrade on your existing place. No matter if you are moving around the corner or to the other side of the country, you will always want things to go as smoothly as possible on the day so here are a few tips to make moving day a little bit easier:

Create An Inventory

It can be very easy to lose count and track of possessions during the moving process, so many people find it beneficial to create an inventory of all of their items and which box they are put in while packing. It means that you can quickly and easily find what you are looking for when you get to the new place and this is helpful if you will need quick access to certain possessions like plates and cutlery.

Get Help

Moving day is a time to call on friends and family for help, and they can make a world of difference. Whether this is doing the heavy lifting, looking after the children/pets, or staying at one property while you are at the other, it is always great to have friends available, and it will make the day easier and more enjoyable. Just be sure to reward them, takeout is a great reward after a long day, and be prepared to return the favor one day!

Call In The Professionals

One of the best ways to make sure that the day goes off without a hitch is to enlist the help of reputable moving companies. In many cases, the removals company will be able to provide a high-quality packing, moving, and storage services from start to finish and this can eliminate stress while ensuring that everything goes according to plan.

Survival Kit

Moving day can be challenging, so always have a bag full of handy items that you may need throughout the day. It should include water, paper towels, plastic bags, bin liners, snacks, toilet paper, and a box cutter, amongst others.

Stay Safe

When traveling between the properties, it is all too easy to forget to be safe. Make an effort to lock all of the doors, close the windows and make sure that you do not leave possessions unattended on the street or in the back of the van.

Moving home can be exciting, but it is also very stressful, and it can feel extremely chaotic on the day. The above are a few handy tips that will help moving day to be a success while also reducing stress. Provided that you use a reputable removals company and have a few friends on hand to help it should not be too chaotic, and before long you will be unpacking and getting settled in your new home.

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