Therefore, here we share eight useful tips to help you make your move less stressful.
Create a timetable
To get done with transit in a reasonable time frame, make a timeline—split the entire project into smaller tasks and assign deadlines to each. It will require a lot of in-depth research, micro-level planning, and include several logistical tasks such as visiting the post office, changing the address, and choosing a reliable moving company.
Pack smartly
Declutter your home, sort useful things you want to take along. As for the rest, discard, donate, or send for them recycling. Do this with everything you no longer need or use—old clothes, shoes, toys, electronic gadgets, expired products, bottles, old magazines, toiletry, and cosmetics.
Label boxes according to their contents
If you want to unpack everything hassle-free and unload the right boxes in the right rooms, label each box according to its contents. It will give you immediate access to things such as kitchen utensils and toiletries once you reach your new house.
Moreover, labeling your boxes will allow you to sort them without looking into each box or having to remember their contents. You can also take photos of the contents, assign the numbers to your boxes, and save them on your mobile phone.
Don’t overstuff large boxes
Avoid stuffing many items in one large box. Instead, use several small or medium-sized boxes for heavy things. Also, fill the empty spaces in each box with packing material such as bubble wraps and styrofoam sheets to prevent their shifting and breaking.
‘Open me first’ box
While packing, do not forget to pack a box with everything you will need on the first night in your new home. Your ‘Open me first’ box should include your personal items, important documents, blankets, bedsheets, toiletry, and cosmetics.
Opt for full value replacement coverage
Before signing a contract with your moving company, ask them about damage coverage insurance. If they offer standard repair coverage, you’ll get just a $20-$40 check for something that costs $500. You should know your options before you sign the deal.
Change address
Fill out the change of address form at the postal service to forward your mail to the new address. Contact the financial service providers you use, such as banks or credit card companies, and update your new address. Also, change your address for your magazine subscriptions.
Choose a moving company
A smooth move to a new home will require the services of a professional moving company. It will help you get packed and transported to your destination safely. But before finalizing one, ensure that it offers the required warranties and has the experience and the expertise to do the job right.
About Southwest Movers
We are an experienced local and long-distance moving company in San Jose. A family-owned business in operation since 2009, we also offer commercial, art, and international moving services. You can call us at 1 (800) 562-1084 to get a free quote.