Moving house can be a stressful event. In addition to the stress of buying and selling a house, the actual process of moving is one that many people dread. Often it is done last-minute, without a clear plan in place, leaving things a complicated mess that needs to be dealt with. Get a grip on the situation and try out these top tips for moving home that will help make it a much simpler and stress-free process.
Make a schedule
Working backwards from a deadline is something we often do at work and can work well for home projects too. Start with the date you intend to be fully in your new home, and then plan in when you’ll need to pack, which bits you can start moving first when to clean and all of the other elements of moving home. Having a clear moving schedule will break the process up and make it easier to manage and will help you be more organised as you prioritise different tasks on different days.
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Have a clear-out
There’s no point taking anything with you to your new house that you either no longer need or want. Organise a clear out weeks or months before you move to make sure you’re only taking the things that are necessary. Go through your clothes, shoes, kitchen items and everything else to see what’s broken, what needs fixing, what can be donated to charity and what can be sold. You may find that you’re able to sell a lot of items that you no longer need that will help you pay for new furniture in your new home.
Buy proper packing materials
Nothing’s worse than breaking or damaging items during a move. It can be tempting to wrap fragile items in newspaper or use old and broken boxes to carry things in, but you’ll wish you’d packed everything properly if something were to end up damaged. You can buy cheap packing materials from Argos and other retailers to help make it easier for you to move, and learn top tips about packing to move online.
Call in the professionals
Many people dismiss the idea of getting in a removal company to help you move, but it could be the best money you’ll ever spend. Having a removal company like Grange Removals that knows what it’s doing will make moving home a lot less stressful, as well as freeing up your time to get on with other things, such as doing the final moving out clean. Removal companies will pack and move your items and make sure they end up in the right place when you arrive at your new home. Many people rave about the convenience of hiring a removal company, and it’s easy to see why.
Despite the stress and time, moving home is actually becoming easier. A bit of careful planning and being clever with your time can help make the process easier for you and your family, making it a smooth ride to your brand new home.
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