Best Moving Tips for a Calm Orderly Move
Moving is a stressful endeavor. Unless you really love moving, then it’s just downright exhausting. But no matter how much you love (or hate) this home-changing process, you will have to move at some point in your life. So, arm yourself with these best moving tips for a smooth move.
Get Organized
Moving is a big change, and you need to be proactive about getting organized and managing your move as well as possible. This means getting organized early and maintaining momentum throughout the process.
It’s important to start by creating a master list of everything that needs to be done. Include all details, including deadlines. Having a solid move strategy can eliminate a tonne of stress.
Hire Professionals
Everyone needs a mover, however that is only one component of your move. Calm Order is a professional organizing service that helps you plan, coordinate all aspects of your move.
Calm Order looks at your need requirements and matches you to the required service provider for your needs. Their trusted network of reliable service providers takes the stress and guess work out of who will help you to accomplish what needs to be accomplished.
Your needs could be anything from Fine Art Moving and crating, Estate sales or just the best possible move strategy for a quick set up and seamless organized move.
Calm Order works with qualified moving companies and has an efficient move strategy to reduce you moving stress.
Getting the services of a professional moving company is one of the best things you could do to make your move faster and smoother. These companies usually have the right equipment, tools and vehicles to transport your items safely and on time. They also have a dedicated and skilled workforce who works quickly but efficiently.
Calm Order Move strategy – Like no Other
Most people pack for weeks, have a scheduled move date and then unpack for weeks on end.
Calm Order has a unique strategy so you can be set up in a day!
The movers pad wrap all your furniture and bring over your key kitchen and closet boxes at the end of the day. On move day, the Calm Order team has already started unpacking your kitchen and closets
By the time the movers have loaded your furniture and brought it to the new house, the Calm Order crew is ready for the rest of those boxes. By the end of the day your kitchen and closets are set up and your beds are made and ready to jump into! Stress free moving! With little to no down time. No living out of boxes for weeks on end.
Start Packing Early
The right time to start packing is at least a month before your move-out date. And if you can get started even earlier than that, do so. Packing up an entire household is a huge task, and it's easy to underestimate how long it will take. Giving yourself plenty of time means less stress and less rushing around trying to meet deadlines at the last minute.
Packing is no doubt one of the most time-consuming aspects of moving. If you start early enough, you can pack a few boxes each night. This will save you a lot of time once moving day comes around.
If you need to declutter before your move, consider donating furniture or selling items such as electronics, clothing and books. You can also hold a garage sale to get rid of additional items that don’t sell online.
Once you have your plan, it’s time to get started. Start with storage items, books, art and décor. All the things you are not using to function on a daily basis.
Label Everything
This is extremely important step that is often overlooked. Start by labeling everything in your house with the contents, and the room where it is GOING not where it came from. Organize and sort like with like while you pack can save you a tonne of time at the back end when setting up your home.
Organized packing is a key ingredient to have a fast efficient unpack. If you are packing up the kids craft items and you have them in 3 locations in the home, gather them and pack them all together. On the unpack side it will be one step for a better organized home and a efficient unpack.
Color code the boxes with labels with permanent markers or colored tape. Color code each room—blue for bathroom items, yellow for kitchen items, etc. This will help your movers know where everything should go in your new house.
Separate Important Items For The Move
While packing up your house, separate out any items you may need while on the road or during the first few days in your new home. This includes anything from toiletries to baby supplies and even snacks and water bottles, phone and computer chargers. Calm Order recommends to have a small suitcase and pack it like you are going away for the night.
Get Rid Of Stuff Before Moving Day
It will save you time, money, and stress to get rid of anything you don't want well before moving day. This is the perfect opportunity to ditch all your junk (and get a little cash in the process).
Go through every room and closet in your house, taking note of anything you don't use or love. If it's broken or chipped, definitely pitch it! Most things can be sold online or at a local consignment shop. Consider hosting a garage sale or list some items on other social media sites to make some extra money. Donate any items that aren't worth selling. Keep in mind donation centers are choosy and what you often think is great really isn’t.
Trying to sell items individually is painstakingly a slow arduous task. Be sure to ask yourself it is worth the time loss for a few extra dollars. Sometimes it just is not worth the hassle or extra work involved.
Decide what to do with any non-essentials you want to keep but don't have space for in your new home. You can leave them in storage if you're planning on moving again soon, or put them up at a family member's place (if they're willing).
If you've already done this step, great! If not, do it right away.
Protect Your Breakables – Know how to pack properly
Packing paper and bubble wrap are inexpensive, so use them in abundance when wrapping your breakables. Google some packing videos on Utube. There are some fabulous packing videos produced by professional van lines and moving companies. Remember – Never stack your plates!
A smooth move really is possible if you take time to properly prepare and plan. A little planning and preparation can make the entire moving process more manageable, and help you get into your new home quicker than you might have thought possible. There’s no telling what the future holds for you, but with these professional moving tips to guide the way, you’re sure to start off on the right foot.
Call Us at Calm Order! We are happy to help you get on your way!
