10 Ways to Make Moving into a

New Home More Efficient

by www.connectnow.com.au

Moving into a new home can be exciting and

exhausting at the same time.

It definitely involves a lot of

work, time, and money.

You can greatly minimize the

stress and expenses if you check

out these effective tips:

1. Get your boxes ready

You will need a lot of boxes.

Save boxes from appliances and deliveries. You

may also buy them from hardware stores or

moving companies.

Also, get a lot of newspapers and magazines

because they can be useful as packing materials.

2. Pack ahead!

Do not delay if you want to avoid last-minute

rushing.

Pack several weeks ahead of time and start with

stuff you seldom use anyway.

Packing will be so much easier on the actual day of

your move.

3. Protect the breakables

You can save on bubblewrap and packing peanuts

by using shirts and other clothing to wrap

breakable items.

For glasses, you may also use clean socks. You will

be able to pack your kitchenware and clothes with

greater efficiency if you do this!

4. Label boxes

Label boxes properly so you know what theycontain. Also, label boxes on the side not on the top. That way, you’ll still see the labels when theyare stacked together.

You may even want to indicate what room they’resupposed to go once you arrive at your new home.

Unpacking will be faster and less stressful if youare well-organized.

5. Take photos of electronics

Remembering wire connections can be

challenging if you are not the techie type.

A good way to deal with that is to take photos so

that you can easily connect everything when

needed.

6. Sell or donate your stuff

Do you have some items you no longer need? Youcan get rid of them by selling or donating.

Post pictures and item descriptions on eBay and otheronline-selling sites. Do this at least a month or twobefore you move. You can also have a garage sale. Thisis nice if you still need to raise some money.

Another idea is to donate the items to a charitableorganization. Give them a call and they’ll gladly pickup your donations.

7. Ask friends for help

Asking friends for assistance can be a good thing.

You’ll definitely need a helping hand especially

when it comes to lifting heavy items such as

furniture and appliances.

8. Change your address

Get in touch with the local postal office and work

on the requirements of changing your address.

This will enable them to forward any mail you

receive to your new address.

Inform friends, family members, and business

contacts about your new address, too.

9. Hire a truck

Ask around and compare the rates of hiring a

moving truck.

Schedule in advance to ensure that the vehicle is

available on the day you move.

10. Contact utility providers

ahead of time

You need basic utilities in your new home such as

electricity, gas, water, internet, and cable TV,

among others.

You should contact utility providers to arrange for

disconnection in your old home and installation

for the new.

Moving really doesn’t have to be

complicated if you follow these

10 simple tips.

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