Every year, 1 out of every 5 American families move. Moving can be an overwhelming experience, bringing much anxiety and stress to those who have to prepare for and move into a new home, apartment, condo, etc. Where ever you’re moving to, if you’ve had to move in the past, you know the feeling. Moving is difficult and with so many tasks to complete, it’s hard to know where you should start. So, to help you prepare for your big move, here is an easy guide!
1) With moving, it’s all about being organized. Before you start packing up all of your belongings, first make a checklist of all the things you need to bring. You don’t have to list every article of clothing, or every different type of kitchen-ware, but simply categorize all the necessary items to bring with you on the move, and account for them on your list.
2) Collect a bunch of boxes! Both big and small. You’re going to need boxes of all sizes to organize all of the items you’re bringing with you on the move. You can use old boxes to save money, but make sure they’re sturdy. You can buy new boxes from a moving company if you can’t located any old boxes. You should also grab a lot of newspaper or packaging peanuts to secure glass wear and fragile items in your boxes.
3) Invest in Tape, labels, and permanent markers. You’ll need the tape for your enclosing and securing all of your boxes. The labels and markers are for labeling and categorizing all of your belongings in your boxes. Label your boxes with what they contain, and what room the items are for in your new place. It’s all about organization, remember?
4) Find local movers. Unless you don’t have any large furniture or appliances to move, chances are you’re going to need to find local movers to help you transport all of your large belongings. Moving companies can take a lot of stress off of the moving process by effectively moving and transporting all of your stuff! Check out this website for more.
