5 Tips to an Easier Home Move
Moving home is officially one of the most stressful things you can do and while it can end up being one of the best things, the journey to that to the result can be bumpy.
However, there are things you can do to make the process easier for you and here are five of my top tips to try and help you out.
Get in supplies.
Think ahead of time and start getting in supplies.
You are going to need boxes, bubble wrap, markers and more!
However, you do not have to break the bank getting hold of supplies many supermarkets will give away packaging boxes for free.
While some removal companies will have a deal where they will buy back any reusable boxes after your move.
Have a plan.
Don’t just go at your packing, make sure you approach it and everything else to do with the move, in a planned manner.
Workaround the home, starting with the rooms you use least and don’t just bounce from room to room.
Of course, it is always worth remembering to sort through and get rid of things you won’t use, as you pack, as this means less clutter headed to the new home.
It is also worth hiring your removal company well in advance, you might even find they will help with packing.
If you need removal and storage, then this London Removals and Storage Company might be just what you need.
Label everything.
When you have finished packing a box up, make sure you label it with both the room it needs to end up in, along with a quick insight into exactly what is in the box.
This will help you find the things you need sooner and help the removal men know where the box needs to go at the other end.
Don’t leave things till the last minute.
The last thing you want to be doing is rushing around in the moments before the movers turn up. So, make sure you start early and give yourself plenty of time to do everything without having to rush.
If you need help, then ask for it, often family and friends will be willing to lend a hand for a few hours., which can really take the pressure off.
Pack a small box of things you will need.
Remember to pack a small box or bag of items you will need when you reach the new place.
This such include things such as tea making supplies, medication, and toiletries.
This will not only help to make the first few days go easier but if you have any issues, means you have the necessities to hand.
This is just a small list of five tips to make a home move easier, there is so much more you could do as well.
So, I would love to know; what is your top packing tip?
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These are very helpful tips for reducing the stress of moving! Thanks!
Moving is just the worst isn’t it – so stressful.
It pays to be organised and prepared
It really does it can make all the difference.
Remember tea making requires the kettle to be in that small box of essentials – removal men get thirsty and a cup of tea on arrival goes down a treat!
Yes totally should have included that the kettle is a MUST for everyone.
Great tips – especially not leaving things to the last minute. I also made sure to label everything so that it was easier later!
It is such a nightmare if you leave things to the last minute isn’t it?
Labeling everything is super important! We never really think about how important labeling is when we’re packing until it’s time to unpack. Yikes!
Definitely I’ve not done it with somethings before and had a nightmare when we got to the new place finding things.
Moving home is really stressful and hard. We just moved in to our new hoem and we really had a hard time. But thanks for this. I will definitely keep this in mind.
It can be so hard can’t it? I don’t think you easily forget the stress of it.
Does killing time during a pandemic count as planning ahead and not leaving everything to the last minute? It’s kinda like, enforced preparation time haha.
I think so haha! It gives you something to do as well.
Im in the process of buying my first home (when lockdown in wales is finaly lifted) and at that point i cant wait to get packing even though i normally hate it! Will keep these tips in mind
Ekk good luck – I hope it all goes smoothly for you!
Moving home is probably one of the most stressful things for me, but I love these tips. Labelling everything makes it so much easier – as well as colour coding your boxes so the movers know which room to put the box in! x
Ohh I like the idea of colour coding I’m going to have to remember that one!
yes, moving is crazy stressful! We are thinking about moving due to issues with our rental and it is freaking me out!
Oh no, I hope if you do have to move it all goes ok.
Some great tips here we moved a few years ago and it was so stressful we definitely will also recommend having a box full of tea and things you need on the day.
Definitely you need that few minutes at times to just take a few and regroup with a cuppa.
I have moved houses twice now and hands down agree that packing earlier in proper boxes which are labelled is so important, especially when you need something in a haste know exactly which box to open.
It is so stressful isn’t it – I’m pretty sure I have ended up crying each and every time I’ve moved lol.
These are great tips for anyone moving! I am so glad we do not have to do this ever again (knocks on wood)
I hope you never have to move again – wouldn’t that be lovely.
These are awesome tips for moving. It was definitely the most stressful time for me when I moved and I wish I had some of these tips, especially packing a small box of useful things.
It is crazy how stressful it is – worth it most of the time in the end but wow that lead up.
Fantastic tips for people ready to move! A big tip for me is label boxes and put last in the removal van, items you need access to first thing. Items such as tea, coffee, sugar etc. Toilet roll ( heehee), maybe some snacks as it can be along time getting stuck in to unloading items that you get hungry and thirsty!
Definitely they are such big tips to remember, it really helps with unpacking.
We have moved endless times and can testify to the fact that labelling is so important. Writing down what’s inside the box on the outside of the box makes a massive difference!
Honestly, I didn’t do it once with some boxes and oh my – it was awful!
The last house move we did wad four years ago and it was very tiring and stressful. I would not consider moving soon haha!
I think so many people feel like that, but for some it is something they love to do as well.
These are great tips, I learned my lesson by not labelling things – it makes it so much easier
It is awful isn’t it – I did it once with some boxes and oh no!
Labelling everything is SO important. I would have really struggled if I hadn’t as it was so easy to just pop the right boxes in the right rooms!
It really is – but something you often just don’t think about at the time.
These are all great tips for making a move easier. I will surely share it with family or friends who are thinking of moving house. My family and I have found a forever home, so maybe it will be my sons who would find their own place once they’ve achieved some financial security.
Aww, it is so nice to hear that so many people have found a place which will be their forever home.
A great post for those looking to move house, I have a plan to never move again and just remodel our house as I just can not think about boxing everything up x
Ohh that sounds like fun – nice to make things work perfectly for you.
I appreciate these helpful suggestions. Thanks for sharing them.
Your welcome I am glad people are thankful for them.
These are great tips to help minimize the stress of moving! Labeling boxes makes life so much easier when you try to unpack.
Definitely it’s such a quite and simple thing to do but helps so much.
Whilst I don’t plan on getting my first home at any time soon, I would definitely love to do so at some point. These kind of tips are always welcome. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
I hope one day you find the home of your dreams.
Moving is not easy no matter how you look at it but you give great suggestions to make moving much easier. I hope I don’t have to move anytime soon.
Definitely it’s so hard and worrying as well – will everything make it in one piece!
My tip would be to take care of your valuables, as unfortunately stories of valuable items going missing during a move are all too common.
Oh gosh I hadn’t even thought about that – but of course and it is such a shame.
I like these tips. We’ve moved a lot since we’re a military family. I think we’re finally settled though. I hope!
Oh gosh good luck I hope you finally have your forever home.
Some fabulous tips! I dread to even consider the day I need to move :/ I wouldn’t even know where to start, but would make sure I know where the kettle is at all times! Sim x
It’s so hard to think about – hands up I think about it from time to time then think of it happening and think nope.
Thanks for sharing these tips. This post is really informative.
I am glad you have found it helpful to you.
I am dreading the day I might move out of my house. I have lived here 20 years and I have more than filled the house and i hate throwing things out.
Oh wow I bet you have so many memories there, I’m one of these people who seems to move a lot – we’ve lasted longer here than anywhere for a while.
Great tips! We moved at the beginning of October. we tend to move a lot, and I told my husband I want to live here at least 5 years LOL
Haha good luck! We are on year 4 here, which makes it 1 year over our last two places lol.
These are great tips. We just moved across the country for the second time in 5 years last year. We used some of these tips.
Oh wow I bet that was an adventure! So far to go.
I find moving the most stressful time. We are hoping to move soon when this madness is over so there are some great tips here.
I wish you the best of luck with your move if / when it happens.
some great tips, some family members are currently moving and it is taking a lot longer then planned
I can’t imagine how it is for anyone who is having to move at the moment it must be so hard!
Great tips for anyone planning to move. I don’t have any plans to move at the moment but would definitely find these useful!
I am glad you think they would be useful for people moving 🙂