Even if you have hired the best removalists to help you with your home move, it can still be a stressful experience. One reason for this is that moving furniture is not something we do every day, so, for most people, it is something that takes them out of their comfort zone given the many unknowns.
It might help you to know that 99.99% of all home moves go ahead and complete without any major hitches, so the statistics are certainly on your side. However, we are sure there are many doubts in your mind if you are moving home soon, so here are ten proven steps that can help remove much of the stress.
Create A Moving Schedule
Good planning is essential for a stress-free and successful house move, and a core element of that planning, as it is with many projects, is to create a schedule. Even months out from your move, you can set a timeline to ensure everyone, including yourself, knows what is happening and when.
Create A Checklist
Continuing with the good planning theme, the next step is to create a checklist. We suggest you sit down, preferably with those who live with you, and brainstorm everything you can think of that needs to be done as part of your move. Then, tidy up your checklist by organising each item into a category, and delegating it to whoever is to action it.
Establish Your Budget
We are still planning, and this time it is your moving budget. This will include moving expenses such as your removalists, packing materials, and storage if necessary. Also, think of ad hoc expenditures such as take-away meals on the day you are moving, and purchases for your new home such as new curtains, for example.
Take The Opportunity To Have A Huge Declutter
Moving home gives you an excellent opportunity to declutter. Here you can either throw items away, give them away to someone you know, sell them, or donate them to charity. This will mean less to pack and possibly reduce your removalist costs too.
Order Your Packing Materials Well In Advance
When it comes to moving house it is never too early to start packing, especially those items which are not needed daily. So, make a point of ordering your packing materials as soon as your home move is confirmed.
Use The Packing Services Of Your Removalists
Want to take out the stress of packing? You certainly can by hiring your removalists to do your packing for you. They will send an experienced team who not only have the most appropriate packing materials, but they will pack your belongings in the safest and most effective way.
Consider Using Storage Facilities If Necessary
If you are downsizing or purchasing new furniture for your new home, it might be wise to use a storage facility to store items until the move is occurring. This keeps them safe and means less clutter at your current home.
Create A Moving Day ‘Essentials’ Box
This is one of the best home move tips we know. What you do is create a moving day essentials box so that anything you and your family will need on moving day is at hand. Examples include medications, snacks, drinks, phone chargers, and wet wipes.
Ensure You Have Set Up Utilities At Your New Home
You will be amazed at how many people turn up at their new home and realise they have forgotten to inform the electricity or phone companies. Do not become one of them by ensuring you arrange utilities, including broadband, at your new home before you move.
Heed The Advice Of Your Removalists
The final step is arguably the most important, and that is to follow the advice of your removalists. Bear in mind they help people move home every day, so do not be slow to call them should you have any concerns or questions about moving home.