Moving day can be quite stressful—it often involves trying to organize and load dozens of items and boxes while coordinating with others to get it all done in one day. However, you can overcome (or at least reduce) these problems with some careful planning and dedication. Figuring out a plan and some of the effective tricks to moving can really help you move. Here are some useful tips to help you move.
Pack Daily
Trying to accomplish all your packing the day before or on the day of a move is a recipe for disaster. It will take much longer than you think to sort and pack all your items and hold up the entire move if not done properly. That is why it is important to start packing the days leading up to the move. Set some time aside every day to pack, perhaps an hour, to lessen what you have to do later on.
Declutter/Reduce
The next task you should set for yourself is to get rid of things you do not need. Packing things that you will not use at your new place will just waste time and room. For example, throwing out or donating old clothes that you no longer wear or furniture that you don’t have a need for is a good place to start.
Keep Things Together
A common mistake people make when moving is to separate items when packing them away. This just uses more room than just leaving these things together. This includes keeping your clothes on hangers or not emptying drawers.
Personal Vehicle
Getting some movers will be a great help to you. However, it is also important that your vehicle can handle a load of items as well. This will give you more space to work with and give you quick access to whatever you bring personally. A pickup truck makes for a great personal vehicle when moving. Just be sure you know how to carry heavy items on your truck.
These are just some useful tips to help you move. The big one to keep in mind is to start packing early. It really helps to have things ready to go before the day of the move.