Moving can be extrememly hectic and stressfull and have many moving parts (pun intended). Are you downsizing? Upsizing? Decluttering and getting new furniture for your home? So many decisions to make. Today on the blog, we would like to share move organization tips to make moves easier, unpack quicker, and cause less stress…
Tip #1: Declutter Before Packing
Decluttering should be a priority before you pack, and here’s why. You don’t want to pay for supplies and waste your time packing and unpacking items that you no longer use or need.
Tracking these unneeded items from house to house does no one any good and wastes precious resources. Declutter and purge what you no longer use now to get off on the right track for an easier move.
Tip #2: Create a Moving Kit
As you are packing, create a bin or box of moving essentials so you know right where to find these important things and they don’t get misplaced in the moving process. These things could be anything from toilet paper, paper towels, and favorite cleaners to tape, scissors, Sharpies, and a box cutter.
Everyone will have different needs, but this is an important step to have exactly what you need as you work through the moving process.
Tip #3: Label and Color-Code Boxes
It is a great idea to mark each box for what room it comes out of/goes into, as well as what is in the box. You can even asign each space a certain color and mark the boxes with brightly colored stickers so the entire moving crew knows what boxes go in each room. This will create efficiency when unloading right from the start.
Tip #4: Separate Your Essentials
Create a seperate bag to set aside with your living essentials that will not be put on the moving truck. The likelihood that everything is unpacked the day you move is very low. Pack a bag of your specific needs, such as a change of clothes, toiletries, medications, and a toothbrush–anyting you can’t live without for a few days.
Don’t forget your wallet and purse as well. This will help you have what you need and not have to go searching for it during the unpacking process.
For more organization tips, read 3 Steps to an Organized Home.
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See you soon,
Audra
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