Relocating can be both physically and mentally draining, which can leave you feeling exhausted for days. However, hiring a competent and credible moving company can take a huge load off your plate and ensure that this transition is a piece of cake.
Here are eight tips from the planning stage to D-Day, which will keep last-minute panic and chaos at bay.
Set Aside a Realistic Budget
The first step towards stress-free moving is to set aside a budget, which will cover your packaging, relocating and other additional costs. Once the budget is fixed, make a task list according to your timeline and remain true to it to avoid any last-minute rush.
Seek Professional Help
If your move is to another state, without any friend or family to help, then hiring professional movers will not only reduce the stress but also save your time and energy to dedicate to important tasks. Hiring professional movers ensures that the process is systematic and hassle-free.
Take Out the Junk
Make a ‘pack’ and ‘junk’ heap and take the trash out before you start packing. This will save your time and lessen the workload.
Pack in Small Intervals
Depending on the timeframe you have for preparation, packing your stuff in small intervals will reduce the pressure and avoid any last-minute hazards.
Pack but Don’t Overpack
Cramming all of your stuff in a few boxes will make it extremely difficult to carry them around. In addition to this, tossing around ‘overpacked’ boxes might end up damaging some products inside.
Get Extra Cushioning
Adding extra paper and padding to fragile items in the boxes will ensure their safety from breakage. Thus, be cautious and spend proper time packing such items using extra layers.
Additionally, make sure that these items are not placed with heavier items, furniture or devices in the moving vehicle.
Take Photos of Furniture and Devices
It is likely that you won’t recover from the fatigue of relocating for days. So save yourself some mental bandwidth and take photos of your furniture pieces and electronic devices before dismantling them. This way, you’ll be able to put the devices or furniture back together easily.
Make sure you either tape the drawers, doors and cords to the furniture or device they belong to or completely remove them to protect them from any damage.
Have a D-Day plan
Make sure you know someone who can direct the movers to the new address as well as instruct them on the items that are supposed to be unloaded first and supervise the complete process. Doing this will lessen your exhaustion at the end and hiring professional movers will save your time effectively.
ASR Moving is a family-oriented company that believes in putting the customers’ needs first and making relocating a stress-free and exciting experience. The company has been serving clients in various areas, including Edmonton, St. Albert, Leduc, Sherwood Park, Nisku and Beaumont, for the last 5+ years, so we are confident we can make your relocation less stressful.