5 More Suggestions for a Successful Move

Every tip you use when you are in the middle of moving your household is one more way in which you can make your move more successful. It might be impractical to implement every single tip you come across on the Internet that claim to ease your move; however, there are some suggestions that can really make a difference. Here are five more that can simplify the process.

1. Have your moving company deliver packed boxes to your new home ahead of moving day. Most companies will provide this service if your new home is available prior to moving day. If you can take advantage of this service, it will make moving day a breeze.

2. Group like items together in boxes. If you are using a packing service, insist that bookends are kept with the books, extension cords are kept with the appliances they were used with in your old home, remotes are kept with televisions and cords are kept with their corresponding devices. This will make unpacking much easier.

3. Pack your off season items first. If you are moving in the summer, pack up all of your winter clothing and equipment since you know you won’t be using that stuff until after you are in your new home. In addition, pack any items that are duplicates, such as radios, televisions, cooking utensils and other rarely used items.

4. Keep a cleaning kit handy if you need to clean your old home before you leave. This is particularly helpful if you are in an apartment or a rental unit that will be inspected once you move out. Clean as you pack so you won’t have to do it all on your last day in the house. No one wants to spend their last day cleaning, especially since you will probably want to clean your new house before you move in.

5. Pack your luggage. Use your suitcases and duffle bags as additional boxes. You should never move empty containers since you can make better use of the space by packing items in them. Just about anything can go into suitcases and other bags, but they are best for packing clothes, towels, linens and other unbreakable items. In fact, if you have kids, they can pack their suitcases themselves with items they want to have close at hand when they are in the new home.

Packing and moving is a part of life, even if it one that you don’t particularly enjoy. By utilizing the tips at your disposal, you can make it more enjoyable than it otherwise would be.