Moving
What An
experience
Moving
is often a stressful experience, even when it goes well. While you may never
have a great time boxing up your possessions and moving them to a new place,
there are certainly steps you can take to make the experience as easy as
possible. Here are a few tips from Styleathome.com that can help you save time
and reduce your stress when moving.
CHOOSE
WISELY: This is the
perfect time to donate or give away unwanted items to lessen your load. You
will want to make sure whatever transportation you choose has enough room for
all of your things; especially if the move is far enough that you only want to
make one trip. Generally, the contents of a one-bedroom apartment will fit in a
16-foot cube truck, while two or three bedrooms usually fit in a 24- or 26-foot
truck. If you’re moving a full house, you can also use a 24- or 26-foot truck,
but if you have a lot of possessions, it might require two trips.
MAKE A PLAN: Before you put
anything in a box or contact movers, create an itemized list of everything that
should be done and follow it as you go. This will make the move easier for
yourself and others who are helping you. If you’re using movers, you should
also make an inventory as you pack, and check it when you unpack to make sure
none of your items were lost.
COMMUNICATE: Once you have a plan,
make sure your movers are aware of your requirements. The more information they
have about the situation, the less time they will require and the more prepared
they will be. If you’re moving into a condo or apartment, ask your landlord or
building supervisor if there is anything you should know about moving into the
building. For example, condos often have service elevators you can reserve for
the move.
