TIPS TO MAKE YOUR BIG MOVE SMOOTH Moving into your new home should be the exciting and easy part, right? Some people rate moving houses as one of the most stressful experiences you can go through, but if you get yourself organised in advance and keep it flexible, moving will be a breeze. Here are our top 12 tips. PRE-MOVE Sell, recycle, donate or dump all your unwanted items in advance. It’s so much easier to pack (and unpack) when you’re not taking junk with you. Book a removalist and get your hands on boxes well in advance. Removal companies get busy and you want to get the date that suits you. Note all the addressed mail you get as soon as you know you’re moving, and start advising change of address as you go. Clear your schedule for a couple of days. If you are moving mid-week, book at least two days off work if possible. Pack and label your boxes by room, and use a ranking number to help you know which should be unpacked first. Resist the temptation to pack similar items together that live in different rooms. Have plenty of ‘tools’ – you can never have enough newsprint, tape, scissors and black marker pens. Take photos of the electronic cable set-ups at the back of your TV & audio systems before pulling things apart, so reconnecting them at the new house is easy. ON THE DAY Finish packing your boxes before the removalists arrive. Have plenty of water and snacks on hand. Staying hydrated and energised is essential on moving day. It’s also a good idea to keep some cash handy for unexpected items like taxis and takeaways. Pack a suitcase of items you’ll need for the first night. You don’t want to be trawling through your boxes looking for PJs and toothbrushes. POST-MOVE Organise the collection of used boxes, either back to the box company, for recycling or sell/give away on Facebook Marketplace. Book a cleaner for the home you’re leaving the day after moving, rather than on the day to give yourself more time to clear everything out. Follow these tips and you’ll be cracking open that bottle of sparkling at the end of day to congratulate yourself on a job well done.
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