Moving can be one of life’s most stressful experiences, but there are several little things that you can do to make your upcoming move easier and much less stressful.
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Take Photos of Your Boxes’ Interiors
You should consider taking a photo of what is inside a box and taping it to the outside of the box. You could also keep it in an easily accessible place on your phone or similar device, but you would then need to number your boxes or otherwise do something that would connect your photos and boxes with each other.
Smartly Pack Boxes
A simple tip to keep in mind when planning to pack your items in boxes is to make sure to use smaller boxes for heavier items. A common example of belongings that should be in smaller boxes are books as they tend to be cumulatively heavier than expected.
Save Kitchen Items for Last
You may also want to consider packing your kitchen items at the end so that you do not need to be constantly eating out or using disposable plates and silverware during your final days at your old place. Also make sure to consume any remaining perishables in the final days prior to your move.
Keep Valuables With You
You should keep valuables with you. In other words, do not send them with a moving company or even in the back of a truck if you are driving your items yourself. These can include jewelry, irreplaceable family photos, essential personal papers and any of your medications that should be on hand.
Discard Unneeded Items
As you are packing, consider being liberal with what you discard and do not take along with you. Generally, the less items that you need to move, the easier that move will be.
Start the Moving Process Early
It will help ease the stress associated with a move to start your packing and overall moving process early, generally weeks or months before your moving date.
Reserve a Motel Room in Advance
If you are driving your items or just driving yourself while a moving company transports your belongings, you may need to get one or more motel rooms en route. If so, consider making reservations in advance so that you are not expending time and stress finding a place late at night.
Moving can be a stressful experience, but it doesn’t have to be. Implementing these easy moving tips will take some of the stress off, so you can enjoy the beginning of this next stage in your life.