Moving into a new home is a big and important step. It is exciting – in a way, it’s like starting a new chapter in your life. On the other hand, it can also be a bit stress-inducing since there is so much to get done! When things get hectic we can sometimes leave important things out – no one can keep track of everything all the time, after all. This is why it’s important to keep the 6 key things you need to do before moving in mind.
1. Essentials At The Ready
The essentials you may need in your new home range from housing-related items to appliances. If you’re moving into a house then you’ll probably need to think about picking a comfortable mattress, or what chairs and tables will work best for your dining room. Making sure that you have everything you need for a comfortable transition to a new home is important.
While creating a gallery wall, or looking at the perfect rug to go into your living room is important to look into once you’ve settled in, it’s not as important as your other tasks. This is why you should have a list of essentials that need to arrive at your new place at least by the time you’ve made the move – if not before!
2. Painting And Repairs
When you move into a new place, there are probably some repairs that need to be done. For instance, your walls may look damaged or patchy in some spots – it doesn’t make for a good first impression of your new home! You’ll want to take care of these issues before you bring anything else in.
Painting is something you can even do on your own, or you could hire a professional – whichever you’re more comfortable with. When choosing the colours for your new home, there are some considerations to keep in mind. First, you’ll want to make sure that your colours will look good throughout the year. Colours look different depending on the time of day, and what type of lighting is being used – so when choosing colours for a room, consider them in terms of all these variables!
3. Declutter
Most people have a lot of “junk” lying around. Before moving, you might want to go over everything you own, and decide what to bring with you, or if you need to get rid of anything. Aside from those, you might also find that you need or want the furniture you currently own anymore. Putting them up for sale is a good way to cut down on the number of things you have – and potentially make some money!
It’s easy to be sentimental over a bunch of things that just take up space in our homes – and there’s nothing wrong with that either! However, when looking at your keepsakes, try to think about when was the last time you used them. What purpose did they serve? Are you planning on using it in the near future? If not, then perhaps getting rid of it will help you start fresh.
4. Pack With Care
When packing up everything, make sure to pack fragile items with clear labels by themselves so they don’t get crushed! It’s also a good idea to have your boxes labelled according to the room they should go into. For example, if you’re moving from bedroom A to bedroom B, you might want to put “Bedroom things” on the box that holds all of your stuff for that room.
This is so it can be easily unpacked and you won’t lose items. It’s also a good idea to make sure that the boxes are packed tightly because it will help to keep items from shifting during transportation.
5. Choose A Good Moving Company
Moving day is an exciting (and emotional) experience, meaning it can be easy to forget about things like hiring a moving company. However, this is an important task to take care of before the day actually arrives.
You might be able to move all of your things by yourself, but it’s a good idea to have at least one other person come along to help you with the heavy lifting. This is especially true if you own large pieces of furniture that are tough to move, or if you have anything especially fragile. Having a few friends over to help you out with the boxes is something to think about too.
6. Know What To Expect
Moving day will likely be a pretty chaotic experience. You just need to have a plan in place for what you’re going to do with all of your things. That means that if you plan on renting a truck, having it reserved ahead of time is key! If the moving company is doing the heavy lifting, then knowing where they are will help you to avoid worrying. If you’re driving, you will want to make sure that your vehicle is packed ahead of time so it’s not too difficult to get everything in place. Try to envision the move in advance, and think about the best way to take care of all your things.
Moving can definitely be stressful, but if you prepare ahead of time, then the move will be a lot easier. Making a list of things to do before moving is a great way to make sure you don’t forget anything. You can talk to your friends about their experience with moving too – finding out what they wish they had done is a good way to avoid the same mistakes, and have the best possible experience!