Packing up your whole life for moving day can be stressful. It’s more about strategy than you may think, and something always seems to go wrong. But there are some secrets to lifting the stress of moving day and making it manageable.
Moving is the Perfect Time to Purge
Moving day starts long before the day circled on the calendar. Going through all the books, art, plants, or odds and ends is a project. In the weeks up to moving day, it’s the best opportunity to see everything in front of you and ruthlessly donate, recycle, or give away.
You don’t need to bring everything you own with you. This is a vital thing to keep in mind when you’re downsizing.
What Moving Supplies Will You Need?
Free boxes you scrounged up from your favourite stores and tons of packing tape and bubble wrap are often the go-to packing supplies. While they’re a trusty option and are popular for a reason, they’re not the only option anymore.
Stackable bins are a great reusable option and are also great for storage when you get to your new home. They also have handles that cardboard boxes don’t have, so you are less likely to hurt yourself if you’re doing the moving yourself.
What’s the Best Moving Strategy?
Beyond the packing process, transport hacks make the move easier.
- Have dollies handy. They make the process go a lot faster with fewer accidents or injuries.
- Label everything. When everything’s packed up, it all looks the same. Differentiating between your kitchen items versus your office supplies will be challenging when you get to the new place, causing a dent in your morning coffee routine.
- Make a list of everything you have to do. It’s easy for things to fall through the cracks when juggling every aspect of moving. A list will help you remember all the moving day essentials and miscellaneous tasks, like forwarding your mail and changing your address.
The most important thing to remember is that what you pack in the truck first will come out last. You should pack a box with all the necessities you’ll need right away last, so it’s the first box out.
Should You Hire a Moving Company or Do It Yourself?
Moving yourself can be miserable, but it can also be a significant money saver. If you want to round up your friends and pay them in food, that’s a budget-friendly way to move.
Hiring a moving company is more efficient. Movers are professionals. They carry out moves daily, are experts at taking care of large items, and have insurance. If hiring movers fits your budget, it’s a great option to save yourself time and potential injuries, and you won’t have to force your friends to help.
Bottom Line
While packing up and moving is stressful, home buying can be fun. Sarasota Realty has a wide variety of listings to suit your preferences and budget, so your home shopping is smooth and straightforward. Contact us, and our realtors can help you find the right property for you.
