C.J. Braden • 1 Minute Read
Take the Stress Out of Moving Home with These Tips
Moving home is never easy. There's always some amount of stress involved, whether you rent or own. You have to get everything packed up, arrange for it to be moved, and take care of the various admin and logistical tasks involved in transitioning from your current home to another.
Although it's often stressful, it doesn't need to be the most stressful thing you've ever done. There are ways to take the stress out of it and ensure the move isn't any more difficult than it needs to be. When you're getting ready to move home, make sure you do the following things to help it all go smoothly.
1- Get Organized Early
Organized closets help you to know what you own
The one thing that you don't want to do when you move home is leave anything too late. It might seem like all you need to do is get all of your things from A to B, but there can be a lot more steps involved than you think. And each time you move home, you may have forgotten all of the effort that it took last time. Instead of leaving everything until the last minute, try to start planning as soon as you can. Make a list of the things you need to do and when you need to have them done so you can stay on top of everything.
Here’s a great Simply Southern tote packing tip from us via our YouTube channel @carolynjbraden:
2- Declutter Before the Move
Get organized and clear clutter before you move
Moving home is the perfect opportunity to clear out some of the clutter from your home. It makes perfect sense to declutter before you move so that you don't end up taking your clutter to your new home with you. Not only will it save you money because you will have less stuff to move, but it will immediately save space in your new home. Plus, you'll save time by not having to pack and unpack extra stuff that you don't even want. You can choose to sell, give away or recycle any clutter that you no longer need.
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3- Hire the Right Moving Company
Labeling your moving boxes helps you and your moving company
The right moving company is essential when you're moving home. It needs to be an affordable option, and they need to move your things efficiently and safely. It's worth comparing some different options to find the right company and ensure you're going to receive a good service. A company like IMS Relocation will take good care of your possessions and deliver everything safely to your new home. Many moving companies can also provide storage services, which is also useful.
4- Pack with Unpacking in Mind
Pack with unpacking in mind for travel and moving home
When you start packing up your things, consider how you're going to unpack them when you get to your new home. If the layout of your new home is different, maybe you will want to pack boxes according to the rooms you want them to go into and not those they came from. You might also want to think about the first day or two, when it's convenient to have immediate access to things like bedding or plates and cups without having to dig through boxes.
Moving home can be stressful, but you can manage your stress levels by handling it in an organized way.
C.J. (Carolyn) Braden is a regular contributor and editor for Carolyn’s Blooming Creations. She has been featured in numerous media publications such as InStyle Magazine, on HGTV, on Bustle.com, and more. She is the author of the books Georgia McMasters in Amethyst Lake Cemetery, How To Be Yourself: 3 Ways To Help You Being You, and the illustrator for the children’s book Bridging Connections. She is a former classroom teacher that now dedicates her life to educating others on how to live their most healthy, creative and happy life. Learn more about her visiting our About Us page.
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