7 tips for a successful movement without stress

Moving in is an event that takes place frequently during the summer. According to moving.com, 11 to 13 percent of all movements occur during the summer months. That’s 19 million households that move from June to August. This can be a stressful time for those families. These 7 tips will help you move successfully and stress-free.

Tip 1 Eliminate junk and unused items before moving in. There are 2 good reasons to do this. One is that you typically pay the mover by the number of boxes or by weight. The second is that it will be easier and faster if you unpack only the items you need and do not have to order the items that you should not have packed. I have many clients I work with who have lived in their homes for a year or more and still have boxes that they have never unpacked.

Tip 2 Have the mover pack at least fragile items. If you pack it, you have the responsibility that if you pack it and it breaks, you have no recourse.

Tip 3 Pack a suitcase with the necessary items for 2-5 days. This will depend on how far you are moving. You won’t feel the need to unpack everything in one day with some clothing and items on hand.

Tip 4 Make sure you wash most of your clothes before moving day. There is nothing more disappointing and stressful than unpacking your laundry.

Tip 5 Assign a number or letter to each room in the new house and request that the boxes being packed be labeled as such. Put a non-sticker at the entrance of each room with the number or letter so that the boxes end up in the correct room. It’s very stressful to be searching your entire new home for kitchen items only to find them in the bathroom.

Tip 6 Avoid using your garage as a storage place. Try to park at least one or both cars in the garage the first night. I have had many clients who have done just this and have never been able to park one or more cars in the garage.

Tip 7 If you have limited time to unpack before heading back to work and won’t be able to complete the main part, consider hiring someone to help you. They can help you unpack necessities on moving day so you can have your coffee and breakfast on your first morning. Most companies that unpack for you will also dispose of empty boxes and wrapping paper.