27 Ways To Make Your Next Home Or Office Move Easier

There are not many feelings that match the joy of moving into a new house. The indescribable feeling of accomplishment and pride that flows through your soul, after many weeks of planning and packing. However, without the right methods of moving and packing, that joy can quickly turn to frustration with the stress that moves typically involve. While many people love the idea of settling into a new home, they understandably do not like the stress that comes with it.

The following is a list of 25 helpful tips to help make your next big move that much easier.

1) Get moving tools and supplies ready

Get all the supplies you need beforehand, including cardboards, tape, moving boxes, bubble wrap, and any other materials you need. You can also save considerable time while moving and packing during the day. No one wants to get to their new home when it’s already dark. You want to settle everything during the day, and getting all the necessary supplies ready will save you time and money.

2) Pack expensive items first

If you want to do it right, packing starts months before the eventual moving date. This allows you to segment your items in an orderly manner carefully. One way to segment them is by packing the expensive items, whether they be paintings, sculptures, frames or other items, before all the others.

3) Put labels on your boxes

Labels are necessary to help you and your removalist know what items are in each particular box. You do not need an elaborate name but something simple that you can remember when packing. More importantly, if you have more than one box for a particular item like books, you need to use appropriate labels.

4) Use bubble wrap as required

In the process of moving, there could be some scratches or damages here and there. To prevent this from happening, use bubble wrap to safeguard them.

5) Use a clear box for ready-to-use items

You do not want to get into your new apartment and have to start hunting for your essentials such as toilet paper, toothbrushes or other equally important items. It is best to put all your essential items in a clear plastic box and label them accordingly. This makes them easy to find when you get to your new place.

6) Sell Items you do not need

When you are packing and moving to a new place, you will always find items you do not need anymore. At that point, you can have a garage sale and sell off these extra items that will not be necessary when you leave.

7) Avoid overstocking your existing place before you move

You should avoid overstocking your fridge and pantry the week before you move, so there is no waste when you do move the following week. Try to wait until you move and settle before buying all your usual groceries.

8) Make copies of your documents

Any document that concerns your house, work, school, or anything that has significance needs to be duplicated. After you have made copies, you need to put those documents safely where you know you can easily access them.

10) Clean the refrigerator

Before moving, always clean the refrigerator thoroughly and make sure all trays and compartments are completely empty. When fridges aren’t properly cleaned before the move, there’s always a danger that the fridge will foster the growth of hazardous bacteria. This is particularly important for those moving in warm conditions.

11) Have separate boxes for each room

To avoid confusion, it’s a good idea to have boxes for each room of your new home. This makes it easy to pack, move and unpack when you get to your new place.

12) Load the heavy items first

You should load the heavy items in your house first to create enough room for others. Furniture and heavy boxes need to go first before other things follow.

13) Ask for help

This is where you need your friends and family to help out. Suppose you’re unable to wait until the weekend when some people will be free to help you out. Notify friends days or even weeks in advance, so they can help you pack and move to your new place.

14) Pack your suitcases

Suitcases will be a sufficient storage space for clothes and other items. You need to maximize all the storage you can get if you have a lot of items.

15) Take the rest of your clothes in a garbage bag

For you to have enough space to store other things, the clothing you wear regularly can be put in a freshly cut garbage bag.

16) Take pictures of the wires and electronics

If you have numerous wires and connections for your electronics, considering taking photos to help you quickly reconfigure everything when you arrive.

17) Disassemble the furniture

The night before you move can be particularly stressful. Asides from making last-minute adjustments, you should also disassemble the furniture if they have this feature. Doing so will make moving them far easier.

18) Ensure all the boxes are properly taped

Double-check to ensure that all boxes are correctly taped to prevent unwanted damage during load, transit and unloading of your goods.

19) Add Styrofoam dishes to the mix

Alternate the breakable plates with Styrofoam ones to protect them. Another way to protect them is to wrap them with clothing.

20) Confirm the services of the moving company

Get the best deal from the moving companies and confirm the services they offer so that your move can be completed with minimal hassle.

21) Book the move weeks in advance with your removalist

You would be surprised at many people will be moving on the same day as you. Therefore, getting in early is essential to securing the day and timeslot that you desire.

22) Have a meal plan in place

Have a meal plan in place so you don’t go hungry. While it’s easy to get takeaways, if you’re someone who prefers a healthier meal, you will need to plan ahead.

23) Set aside some emergency money

You need to have some money kept for the moving and some extra in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

24) Stay calm

Planning is essential, but you still need to maintain a level head even if things are not going your way.  

25) Wrap items in old clothes

Some people think of this as being old-fashioned, but wrapping your belongings in old clothes works well and saves money.

26) Pack the boxes you need first

You cannot afford to pack without an order; therefore, getting the things you need first helps you prioritize.

27) Always rewards those who help you in the move

If your friends, family or neighbors are helping you with the move, be sure to give them something as a token of appreciation