When it comes to preparing for a move I have a lot of hands-on experience. Until you start preparing to move to a new home, you don’t realise how stressful it is – there’s just so much to do. Of course, it doesn’t have to be a nightmare. If you prepare properly, you can make your move more enjoyable and less stressful. (It is possible, I promise!)

 

 

 

Make a moving plan

 

Step one, you need to make a moving plan. This means writing down today’s date and the date that you move and planning out how to effectively use the time in between. If you have a plan in place that details what needs to be done when, you will find that your move becomes a lot less stressful. This is because you’re not worrying that you’ve forgotten to do something as you have everything that needs doing written down.

 

Order your materials in advance

 

Whether you plan on using cardboard boxes or plastic crates for your move, make sure to order them in advance. As well as your tape, marker pens, bubble wrap, and anything else that you need. Moving materials are much cheaper online, so if you want to keep costs low it’s essential to order them in advance. A moving kit from Amazon can cost half of what one from a supermarket or estate agents would cost.

 

Hire a removal service

 

Unless you are moving just down the road and have family and friends willing to help you move all of your stuff, it’s best to hire a removal service. Not only will this make your move easier but it will also help to ensure that everything goes to plan. Plus, if you’ve got a removal service on hand, to help you, you won’t have to worry about doing all the lifting and moving yourself. Instead, you can focus on your little ones – moving can be hard for kids.

 

Declutter

 

The next step is to declutter. Far too many people make the mistake of taking their unwanted junk to their new home with them – don’t do this. This will not only cost you but will also clutter up your lovely new home. That’s why, before you start to pack, it’s essential that you declutter. Start at the top of your home in the loft and work your way down, focusing on one room at a time. Any items that you no longer want or need get rid of. Anything that you want but don’t need for your new home, put in storage. Get in touch with a company like Fox Moving and Storage, and get any items that you don’t need, put into storage.

 

Be a smart packer

 

Last but not least, be a smart packer. This means being organised about your packing, such as starting at the top of your house and working down. It’s best to stick to one room at a time to avoid it all getting too much. To ensure that you know where each crate needs to go in your new home, use a colour coding system. It’s also worth leaving yourself plenty of time to get all the packing done – at least two weeks.

 

There you have it, the simple ways you can make preparing for a move easier and less stressful. Good luck in your new home!