Moving home can be very exciting, it’s a new chapter of your life and something to which you can look forward. That said, added to the anticipation, as the weeks and days approach to your move, there are bound to be moments of stress – this is perfectly normal and happens to everyone. To reduce how tense these moments are, try to be as organised as possible before the move.
There are many things that you can do to be organised. You can begin to declutter your current home and get rid of all the junk that has built up over time. You can look into hiring a locksmith as you’ll want to change the locks as soon as you move into your new place. Other things to consider is hiring a removal company and getting all the important documents together and enlisting friends and family members who can help you with your move.
To help reduce the stress, below are a few of our packing tips for your move.
Declutter
Let’s be honest, we’re all hoarders in our own way. The longer we’ve lived in our current home, the more clutter we’ll have collected over time. Now you’re moving, this is the perfect time to go through all your things and start to throw out anything you think you’ll no longer need. Go through your old clothes, sort through your cupboards and take a note of any accessories that haven’t been touched for a while – we’re sure there’s a cupboard containing stuff you’ve not touched since you moved to your current home.
Hire a removal company
In the weeks leading up to the move, start to contact various removal companies in order to get some quotes. Ask them what the different services are that they offer and choose which one is best for you. Some will pack all your boxes for you or help you unpack when you move – they’ll all help with the move itself. By getting various quotes, you can compare them to make sure they’re not overcharging you. Moving is expensive, and you want to keep it all within your budget.
There are some great companies out there, so take a good look at each moving company to see what they offer, especially if you need storage in the interim.
Think about the changes you’d like in your new home
What changes are you going to make when you’ve finally moved to your new home? Are you going to repaint any of the rooms? Will you be getting a new kitchen fitted? A new bathroom? Does anything need to be done to the garden? Doing a little research beforehand can help you make your decisions quicker. Visit some of your local interiors stores and use websites like Pinterest or Instagram to see what other people have been doing. If you know someone who lives in a home similar to the one you’re buying, you could pop around to theirs to see what changes they’ve made to their place. You want to make your home as peaceful as possible.
What things would you recommend you do when moving home? Which of the above tips did you find most useful? Is there anything you’d like to share? Let us know in the comments section below.
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