Moving into a new home is an exciting time of your life as you start a new chapter. Whether you’re renting or buying, there are a few things everyone seems to leave to the very last minute – or even worse, totally forget about.
1. Pack before estimating
One of the important moving house packing tips often overlooked is to have an estimate of how many items will be transported. Once your items are ready to go, it’s time to inform your mover how much they actually need to transfer.
If you can pack as early as a couple of weeks, this will yield a more accurate quote. Packing your stuff before hiring movers will save you from unexpected last-minute costs.
2. Get powered up
Moving can be a whirlwind; amidst the packing and planning, it’s easy to overlook essential utilities like power. Streamline your move by scheduling your power connections well in advance. Ensure service is activated at your new home on your move-in date, and don’t forget to schedule a disconnection at your current address to avoid unnecessary charges.
3. Disassemble your furniture in advance
Don’t underestimate that double, queen, or king bed! Take apart any large furniture that might struggle to fit through doorways beforehand. This simple step saves precious time and frustration on moving day.
Keep a well-stocked toolbox within easy reach. You’ll need it at your new home for unboxing and reassembly. To stay super organised, use labelled Ziploc bags to store all those essential screws and bobs, matching them to the furniture they belong to.
4. Board your pet
Moving is hard enough, but put a dog or cat in the mix, and things can get tricky. Instead of bringing your pets right on moving day, board them in a kennel or cattery for a few nights until you’ve settled enough in to your new home. You’ll have time to arrange your house and make it like home for your furry friend’s grand arrival.
5. Pack a survival kit
Your first few nights in your new home can get pretty chaotic. To avoid living out of boxes, pack a bag with all your essentials for a good week. These include clothes, gadgets (and chargers!), toiletries, medicine, and snacks. It’s easily accessible and stops you from going through all your stuff and making a big mess.
6. Consider recycling
Recycling helps you save money and protect the environment. Surely you don’t need everything from your old house. You could consider having a car boot sale or putting items up on eBay, Gumtree or Vinted. If there’s no huge value or no takers, why not give it to friends and family or donate it to a local charity such as the Salvation Army?
There’s bound to be a friend of a friend moving sometime soon, so rather than creating more waste, give your used boxes to them.
7. Make the moving process easier with Airtasker
Whether you need painters to repaint your walls, packers to help wrap fragile items, or handymen to cover wall mounting holes before you move, Airtasker‘s got you covered!
Credit: Fais Chaudry, Moving Specialist on Airtasker
Featured Photo by Zachary Kadolph on Unsplash.