The Dos and Don'ts During A Move
Some of us move more frequently than others, but all of us know that moving day can be a lot to deal with. You need to do some planning, packing and it can be tough to know exactly what you need and what you don’t. Here is a guide so you can be efficient and save where you can.
Use The Right Materials
Using the right materials for packing can save you on many things including frustration, stress, time and even money! Be sure you have enough boxes, bubble wrap, packing tape and paper so that you can properly protect all of your valuable items and safely relocate them to your new home without damage.
Don’t Purchase Unnecessary Items
Do your best at quantifying how many boxes and materials you will need. Another great way to save money is to ask local stores and supermarkets for boxes that they no longer need. As a substitute for expensive packing materials, you can use old newspapers, bed sheets, and towels to wrap and protect your belongings.
Organize and Minimize Clutter
There is no better time to start pairing down your belongings that you don’t need than during a move. Rather than packing 100% of all of your things, be a little discerning in the moment and start doing a purge. If there are things stowed in your closets that you almost never use or haven’t in over a year, perhaps it is time to sell, donate or just throw away. There is no sense in moving things that you don’t need.
Don’t Move Broken or Damaged Belongings
Similar to anything you don’t use or need anymore, don’t pack anything that is broken or damaged. Do an inspection of all of these things ahead of packing and place all of these things in a designated area. Have a pile for trash, one for donations and one for sale if there is any value.
Hire Professional Movers
Moving is challenging enough with all of the planning and packing and you don’t have to do it all alone. If you have friends and family that can help, that is one thing but sometimes it makes sense to leave the big job to professionals. Especially if you have a substantial amount to move or own things of significant value then it may make sense to pay those who are experts. That will take the guesswork out of what you need, maneuvering a large truck and offering peace of mind during the already stressful process.
