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Moving to another house can be a daunting task, especially when you are a busy bee and moving with a family. There are lots of details to sort out that make moving house a harder job. From ensuring your att internet plans are in place so you are online at your new home on arrival day, to redirecting the mail and cleaning out the fridge; the list of jobs can seem endless! Therefore, we have put together some hacks that can make it all a bit easier and less stressful. So, without further ado, let’s have a look at these hacks to make your next house move easier.
Start Packing at Least a Week Before
As early as possible is best. When you plan for moving to a new house, start with the packing process too. Pack all of the stuff you can do without for a while into boxes and use only the essentials. You can also recycle old packing boxes to store things. If it’s currently winter then you can make sure all of your summer clothes are packed away, saving you time later on. Put labels on boxes or use different colour boxes so that can help you know what it is later on and can find what you need easily.
It is worth considering hiring a moving company to do all of the heavy lifting for you. It can make everything so much less stressful for you and save you doing fifty trips backwards and forwards in your car or paying to hire a van for a few days. A moving company will handle everything for you and treat your belongings as if they are their own so you can concentrate on unpacking your new house at the other end.
Discard Waste Material
When you are moving to another house, you will probably find lots of stuff that you haven’t used for a long time. Therefore, it is better to either sell your unwanted items on the internet or take them to a nearby recycling centre or charity shop. If you have a good collection of books, you can even give them to a public library.
Self-storage Lockups Can Help You
Self-storage lockup can be a great help, especially when you are moving house. You can store any excess stuff in these lockers and then retrieve them wherever you are ready for them back. Another advantage of self storage from The Lock Up is that it can help you be much more organised in your new house and when unpacking everything. You can take things in small quantities and organise it all as you go. If you have kids or pets at home, using a self-storage locker is particularly useful. You don’t need to worry about security as CCTV cameras are always used in these kinds of places.
Must Check Details
A clean refrigerator is easier to deal with than one filled with groceries. Therefore, it’s better to stop grocery shopping a week before, saving you money and limiting wastage. You can donate any unopened/unexpired food to a local food bank. Also, if you have any special jewellery or other valuable items, it can be a good idea to keep them in a safe or locker so that cannot be lost or taken during a move. For a faster packing and moving process, you could call a nearby mover company to help you.
Moving house can be very stressful unless you plan well. Keeping the above-mentioned tips in mind can help you to enjoy a more stress-free move.
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