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10 Tips For A Stress-Free Move

Moving is one of the most stressful things you can do. However, there are ways to make it less stressful and easier for yourself. Here are 10 tips for moving your home from your current place to another.

1. Organise your things by room

When it comes time to pack up and move, you’ll have a much easier time if you’re organized from the get-go. Just as in organising your closet, it’s best to group like items together – so beds and bedding go into one box or bag; books into another; clothing and electronics in another box or bag. You can also label each item with a marker so that those who are helping you during the move know exactly where it needs to go when they drop it off at their new home.

2. Use the boxes to your advantage

Keep boxes upright on top of each other rather than laying them horizontally against each other like blocks in order to prevent damage caused by excessive weight placed upon them (this is especially important if there’s even just one heavy item inside).

3. Use your own wardrobe as a moving box

• Pack clothes in plastic bins and pack them inside your wardrobe.
• Use the space between hangers to pack items such as bedsheets, towels, and tablecloths.
• Securely tie up plastic bags around the hangers with string or zip ties so they do not fall off during transit.
• Wrap fragile items in bubble wrap or packing paper before placing them into plastic bags and securing them around the hangers with string or zip ties.

4. Label everything

If you’re looking to get a little more organised, label all of your boxes with the room they need to be put in. You can even use masking tape and a marker to write on each box so that if it happens to get moved around during transit, you will know where it goes when you unpack everything.

5. Wrap couches and mattresses in plastic to keep them from getting rained on

If it’s raining, take the time now to wrap furniture that you don’t want to be damaged. You can use plastic wrap, towels, and blankets. If you have tarpaulins lying around then use those as well! Consider covering smaller items like books and plants with garbage bags or even wrapping them individually in newspapers if space is tight.

6. Tape tables together for easy moving

If you’re packing up your kitchen table for moving day, consider carefully taping each leg to its neighbour so that they don’t separate when lifting it onto a truck or into another part of the house where it needs to sit upright during the move (or while being loaded). This will help ensure there’s no damage caused by bumps along the way!

7. Take apart furniture with drawers to make it more compact and easier to transport

The next time you plan to move, consider taking apart furniture with drawers. This is one of the most useful tips for making your home move easier and faster. By taking apart the furniture, it will be much easier to transport as only half of the pieces need to be carried at a time. It also saves space in boxes since you have fewer items overall!

8. Wrap glass dishes in clothes or towels to protect them during transport

If you have delicate glass dishes, be sure to wrap them in clothes or towels before packing them. You can also use bubble wrap around the dish, then place it inside of a box. The more protection you give your fragile items, the less likely they are to break during transport.

9. Use laundry baskets, toy bins, and suitcases to transport small items

Small items such as shoes, laundry detergent, and groceries can be transported in a variety of ways. Laundry baskets: These are good for carrying undergarments, children’s toys, and other small pieces of clothing. Suitcases: Suitcases are great for taking on trips because they can hold everything you need for a trip without being too bulky or heavy to carry around when empty. They’re also easy to store if you don’t have room for another large piece of luggage in your closet or suitcase space under your bed.

10. Pack an overnight bag with essentials

Pack an overnight bag with essentials like bedsheets, a bathroom kit, clothes, toilet paper, and snacks. Label it clearly so someone can carry it inside the first night while you unpack the rest of your stuff.