I am in the process of planning to move and while I am so excited for a change, I also know that the moving process will be pretty timely and could get stressful. To prevent this, I am getting organized and planning as much as possible. If you are going through the same process as I am, here are a few tips for a stress-free move:
Start packing in advance
Packing always takes longer than you think, which is why it’s better to start as soon as possible. When you’ve cleared away everything you no longer need, the best thing to start with is the rooms you use the least. Packing up those rooms and using them to store boxes of stuff will disrupt your life the least, and allow you to get as much done as possible. When you’re labelling boxes, it’s easy to just summarise the content on the top, like ‘kitchen stuff’ but that may not help you when you need to prioritise unpacking! Label the box with the room you intend it to go into in your new home, and bullet point a few of the items in there so you know what it includes. You’ll thank us when you don’t have to open fifteen boxes marked ‘kitchen’ to find the one with the plates in! Try not to overpack your boxes either! It’s tempting to fill them up but try to use small boxes for heavy items and big boxes for lighter ones. Otherwise, you risk the box falling apart and hurting whoever is carrying it, and potentially damaging your stuff.
Have a sale before you leave your current home
Clearing your home of any old, unwanted or unnecessary items before your move can save you time and stress, but it can also save you money! By donating, recycling or throwing away things you don’t need, you’re cutting down on the amount of stuff you need to move. The less stuff you have, the smaller the van and the fewer hours you need your moving team for. The most simple way to save money on your move is to avoid paying to transport things that you’re only going to throw away when you reach your new home! Not sure what to do with your stuff? Have a sale before you leave your current home! Then, donate the rest that does not sell.
Do something fun for yourself at the end of the process
Best way to have a stress-free and FUN move? Do something fun for yourself after meeting some of your goals. For example, once you have the boxes packed and the movers scheduled, go have a spa day for yourself. This is a great way to motivate you, push you a bit harder, and reward yourself at the end of the day.
Hire local NJ movers
Okay, okay. THIS is actually the best way to have a stress-free move. Hire local New Jersey-based movers like the awesome team at New Jersey Transport inc. Moving Company. They are piano movers in NJ and also offer all other residential and commercial moving services, too. They are top-rated and offer high-quality moving services to local NJ residents. They go above and beyond with customer service and also offer good services that others do not such as art and antique moving, piano moving (like I mentioned above), furniture reassembly, and more. If you need help moving, definitely reach out to them!
Make a list
It can feel like there’s too much to remember on the run up to your move – after all, real life carries on alongside your moving plans. To avoid stress, make a list of everything you have to do, and consider your timeline. You may have only just had your offer accepted and be months away from completion. But that doesn’t mean you should wait until the week before your move to start preparing.