Do You Plan Ahead For The First Time?

Do You Plan Ahead For The First Time?

If you go to school or move for work related reasons, a first step can make mixed feelings of excitement and fear. On one side is the beginning of something new is always intriguing, it is the very movement itself seems enormous, especially if you alone.

Even those funds to hire live can not be worried because they are free to make sure that breakables are safe in the hands of the workers without emotional connection with these items.


Whatever your plans, getting all the components together in an orderly, stress free manner is extremely difficult. Even so, with the right mindset, it can go fairly smoothly, all one needs to do is to make a plan that will get you organized and packed up in no time.

The following moving tips are tried and tested ways of lowering the burdensome aspects that often go hand and hand with moving.

1. Don't wait till the last minute, start at least 5- 6 weeks earlier by accumulating boxes and packing small knick knacks and things that are seldom used on a daily basis, like antiques, paintings and general memorabilia.

2. Locate used moving boxes, one good way to save money is to locate used recycled boxes. You can also go to grocery and retail stores to see if they have any unused boxes that you can take home with you. 3. Make an inventory of your household items -- keeping a running check list of what has gone into which boxes is another way to lessen your headaches once you get to your new home.

4. Mark boxes plainly, even with the inventory list it is best to place labels on your boxes so you have an idea of where the boxes go and if needful, what is in the box itself?

5. Involve the family, small kids may not be bale to participate as much, but older children can help by packing up their own rooms or keeping younger kids occupied as you get everything together .

6. Wrap fragile items in bubble wrap, and be sure to mark the outside of the box as FRAGILE. This little tidbit of info will be helpful to both you and/or movers when it comes time to transport the item in question.

7. Call relevant utility companies, Before you move to your new location be sure you turn the utilities off at your old house and turned everything on at the new one. You may also wish to put in a change of address card at the post office to have your mail re-routed as well.

8. Set aside things you'll need immediately, this way if you have movers, they won't be able to take them. If moving yourself, you can place these items in the truck or van last so they will be easy to get to once you arrive at your destination.

If at all possible, try to go to your new home a day or two prior to the actual move, to make sure the utilities have been transferred. When you manage to employ all of the above tips your transition into a new home will go smoothly, giving you time to enjoy the scenery and get comfortable in your new abode!