Moving into a new home is always exciting. But what about moving out of your current home? Not so exciting. It can be rather stressful and sad. The process of moving out starts with packing all your belongings. Then you have to hire the right people to help you take out your furniture and move it all into your new home. This process demands enormous amounts of focus and attention for anyone. When you have a tight schedule other pressing tasks in hand, moving out can be a big headache. Here are some tips to help you take some of the stress out of moving.
By Jumia House Zimbabwe
The key to wrangling your focus away from the grips of chaos is to stay organised. And, this is where you realise the beauty of writing things down instead of torturing your mind.
1. Make a moving out checklist
Preparing a checklist in advance keeps you aware of all the important tasks you need to carry out before moving out. You can make a list of items you need to take with you to your next home, a list of things you want to get rid of, and an address checklist which includes a list of people you need to notify before moving out, etc.
2. Always stay organised
Staying organised and prepared is the most effective way to tackle stress and get things done.
3. Rent a removal truck and have a couple of friends help you out
In addition to hiring a removal truck, recruit a couple of close friends who are willing to help you move smaller items out. Make sure you give them all the details well in advance in order to avoid any last minute cancellations.
4. Pick the right transportation service depending on the distance.
What if your new home is very far away from your old home?
Before hiring a truck, it is important to consider information such as the distance to your final destination from your current house. If your new home is close by and you don’t have much furniture, you might be able to get away without a truck. However, if you have a lot of furniture, find out if the truck is big enough to carry all your belongings. Try to make only one trip. Travelling back and forth can cost you a fortune.
5. Change your address on all accounts
Your checklist should include all the accounts and companies you need to inform before moving out. This is one of the most important things to get right and often the most likely to be forgotten when moving out.
6. Make an inventory
With additional stress and chaos, there is a distinct possibility that you may forget which items you have carried in and out. In order to avoid misplacing your belongings, make a note of every item that you will take to your new home.
7. De-clutter
Now is the best time to de-clutter. Don’t take anything you don’t need to your new place. De-cluttering has so many advantages – this process will benefit you both mentally and physically.
8. Label everything
One of the most effective and easiest ways of keeping track of your belongings is to label them. Use tags/ marks to identify which box of items belongs to which room. This will make the process of moving out less complicated.
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