TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL MOVE
Plan the moment of change!
To make a move the new home must be in a condition to receive you and your family. If you have to carry out any renovations, it is best to postpone the move until it is finished, and the house is clean.
If you can, choose a time that is suitable for all family members. If you work you can schedule it for when you have vacations, in the case of families with children, better when school finishes.
Take advantage of the move to clean, throw away, and rescue memories.
Having few things means less stress, and less time arranging, packing, and unpacking. Take advantage of the moment of moving to get rid of things that are no longer useful.
You could consider giving personal packaging to things of value to you and your family.
Create a comfortable area to begin packing.
Before you start packing, have a comfortable, easily accessible space to set up the boxes. In that space, also have on hand packing tape and all those tools that you will need regularly: scissors, bubble wrap, stapler, etc.
Don’t let a pile of boxes cloud your desire to start a new home.
Protect your fragile items.
One of the most important things to remember when moving is to protect all fragile objects. A helpful trick is to mark those boxes containing fragile items clearly, so they are easily identifiable from all angles. This will help you avoid any damage during the move and ensure that everything arrives in good condition at your new home.
When unpacking the moving truck.
- Assemble the beds first and put the mattress on them at once. Don’t put things on them as you unload the truck. At the end of the day, everyone will be tired, and the last thing you want to do is have to remove piles of bags and heavy things so you can sleep.
- Install the washer and dryer as soon as possible.
- Start in the room that is used the most, or that is most urgent to unpack. It could be the kitchen, or if you work from home, maybe the office is the room you need to set up first.
- Open all the boxes or bags marked #1 (following the system we talked about before), or those that you know contain the most necessary things.
- As soon as you finish with the most urgent thing in that room, resist the urge to continue with the other boxes. Rather, move to the other rooms, and do the same with the most urgent boxes and bags.
- Moving is always a strenuous job that takes several days and even weeks, but we hope that these tips help you or, at least, make it as less stressful as possible.