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10 Tips to Make Relocating Easier

Moving can be overwhelming and stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. With some planning, organization, and creativity, you can reduce the stress of relocating and make your next move smoother. Here are 10 helpful tips for easier relocation.

Tips to Make Relocating Easier

Start Early – If you know in advance that you’re moving, start preparing as soon as possible and give yourself plenty of time to plan. Make sure that all the necessary paperwork is in order and try to stay ahead of the game so that you don’t end up scrambling at the last minute.

Create a Checklist – A relocation checklist will help keep your move organized and on track. Set deadlines for yourself throughout the process to complete your big move in time. Your checklist should include tasks such as purging items, packing boxes, researching movers, etc.

Purge Unneeded Items – Before packing any boxes, go through your belongings and get rid of anything that is no longer needed or wanted – this includes clothes, furniture pieces, kitchenware, books or knick-knacks. Donate or sell items that are still usable; tossing out excess stuff will save time during unpacking at your new home!

Utilize Space Saver Bags – If you’re running low on space while packing boxes or storing items temporarily before the move, consider using space saver bags to store items like pillows or blankets without taking up too much room in your truck or storage unit.

Label Everything – When packing boxes for a move (or even just organizing within your current home), labeling each box with its contents can save you time later when it comes to unpacking and finding things quickly in the future! Labeling items also helps movers know which rooms each box needs to go into when unpacking at your new home!

Pack an Essentials Box – An “essentials” box should be packed first with all the essentials you’ll need for settling into your new home—from toiletries to bedsheets and towels—so that these items are easy to find when arriving at your destination after a long day of traveling/moving!   

Take Photos – Taking pictures of how cords were connected before unplugging them can save time when reassembling electronics upon arrival at your new home; photos can also help remember which pieces go together in furniture assembly projects.

Use Trash Bags for Clothing – Plastic trash bags come in handy when moving clothing from one place to another; put each type of clothing item (shirts/pants/shoes) into separate bags so they don’t get mixed up with other types of clothing while en route! This is especially helpful if you use a storage unit between moves; simply hang all clothes in plastic bags instead of cardboard boxes!    

Store Important Documents Securely – Whether moving across town or across country, it’s important to keep important documents like birth certificates or Social Security cards secure during transit; use a waterproof container or sealable plastic baggie while transporting these important documents safely.

Have Fun – Moving doesn’t have to be all work and no play – make memories along the way by stopping at fun attractions near your destination city; take pictures or videos throughout the journey as reminders of what an adventure this experience has been.