By Daryl Ashley
Confusion Solution
Moving to a new home can be one of the most stressful situations we encounter in life. There is so much involved in preparing, and timing is a particular obstacle.
You are so excited that you have found the perfect home for your family that you haven’t considered what you need to do to make the move happen. Then it suddenly becomes a reality. You have to hire movers, decide what you are going to take with you, and most concerning of all…you have to pack it all up.
Yep, that’s where you can get lost. Not only do you think you know what you need to pack, the reality is that there will be surprises along the way. So, where to begin? The first thing is to go through the house and open all the cupboards and drawers, look in storage spaces, garages, and basements and really take in the volume of things you have collected. This is can be an overwhelming experience. I mean, how did you get this much stuff? Well, here are some steps you can take to make the process a little less stressful.
- Give yourself time to sort through and eliminate what you don’t need to keep. Set those things aside for donations or for selling. If you plan to sell items, remember to get what you can with the understanding that nothing is worth what you originally purchased it for. Limit spending too much time trying to sell and stick to packing.
- When you get ready to buy boxes, buy only ones that can be easy to carry for heavy items and are similar in size. Don’t forget to get packing tape, bubble wrap, and markers.
- Lighten the load by filling boxes with books, or small appliances halfway and use small items, clothing, or linens to fill in the space.
- Leave full boxes in the room where they were packed and label them so the movers will take them to the right room in your new home.
- There will always be things at the end of your move that you didn’t expect, so give yourself enough time to pack well in advance of moving day.
- Watch over the movers to be sure your things are properly handled.
Moving doesn’t have to be miserable. With a little planning you will soon have everything done and be able to enjoy your new home.
It’s as simple as that!
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