- Laugh it off. Things will go wrong!
- Pack a little every day and start as early as possible.
- Decide what (if anything) will need to go in storage.
- Take pictures of your valuables. Insurance companies love this.
- Get rid of as much as possible. Don’t be afraid to let go of your old stuff.
- Order new furniture to be delivered to your new home and have it assembled for you if possible.
- Make sure you pick up all your clothes from the dry cleaner at your old house
- Register your pets in your new city.
- Get different size boxes and put heavier items on the bottom as you pack
- For expensive or sensitive items, ask your movers for special packing supplies and boxes ahead of the move.
- If you have donations, try to schedule a pickup at your house instead of dropping the items off at their location
- Scheduling a mid-week move can save money. Movers are busier on the weekends.
- Board your animals if possible. Chasing fluffy out the door every ten minutes will slow you down.
- Measure your furniture before you move it to your new home to make sure it fits.
- Socks make great packing stuffers.
- Colored tape can make a great marking system for which room the box needs to go into at your new place
- Take pictures of your new home before you move in especially if you are moving into an apartment
- Don’t be afraid to buy extra moving supplies. Just keep the receipt so you can return the unused supplies
- Transfer your mail, set up utilities and set up home services at least two weeks before your move. Use a moving concierge service like Smart Connect that will help shop rates and make these connections for you!
19 Quick Tips To Move Like A Pro
