If you have sold your home or your lease is up, you are now facing the prospect of moving. Even if you have been consistent with cleaning and organizing, packing up an entire house is a large task. The following five tips will help you keep your household in order when preparing for a move.
The main thing you need is boxes, and the best place to start is with family or friends who have recently moved. Boxes can also be purchased from a UPS store or a home improvement center. Bubble wrap, newspapers, tape and magic markers should be on your list as well.
Organized packing starts with the non-essential items in the garage, cabinets and closets. Sort your clothing by season and leave out only the things you need for the next four to five weeks. Label each box carefully and place packed items in the garage or a storage unit as you continue the process. This creates more space and makes the house seem less chaotic.
All delicate items should be packed and handled by you, if possible. Wrap plates, glasses and other breakable objects in bubble wrap and stack them in boxes with paper layers. Put toiletries and anything liquid in plastic bags that zip shut. If you have not hired a moving company, cover mattresses and furniture with plastic sheeting or padded blankets to prevent soiling and moisture damage.
When you have kids, moving is even more stressful, especially if they are leaving the only home they have ever known. To reduce anxiety, have each child pick out a box to store their favorite toys and then allow the children to keep those boxes with them throughout the moving process. This gives your kids continuity and allows for a faster adjustment time at the new house.
Sometimes, moving is just too much to handle alone. When you hire a moving company like Wheaton World Wide Moving, you reduce your workload by letting other people do the heavy lifting. Movers will take care of furniture wrapping and may even pack boxes for you. In addition, your items are insured against damage or loss, which brings peace of mind.
Moving is always a big job, but it does not have to fray your nerves. Following the tips above will help you and your family transition smoothly into a new home.
Dixie Somers is a freelance writer and blogger for business, home, and family niches. Dixie lives in Phoenix, Arizona, and is the proud mother of three beautiful girls and wife to a wonderful husband.
