Organize your Move and Reduce your Stress

We all know that moving is quite a stressful and demanding experience. However with proper planning and organization, moving can be less demanding, less stressful and more efficient.

First of all you must make a simple record keeping technique. It does not matter of it is an automated or manual system (by electronic means or simply just writing it down) as long as you record all the things that you are going to bring.

Most people neglect the fact that they must have enough boxes for their things. Remember, you will require a lot more boxes than you think will need. If you choose to acquire the services of a moving company, remember that all of the boxes you have paid for purchase but weren’t able to make use of can be returned for reimbursement. You must set aside at least a dozen extra boxes so that you will be able to use them if ever there are some last minute things that are left unpacked – things like beddings, clothes, personal that you use daily and other cleaning items. Also, you must use a sturdy plastic packing tape to secure the boxes well. It is best that you use unprinted newsprint or packing paper to cover and pad household items and furnitures. As what was stated before, it is most likely that you will use more supplies than what you have available, that is why you must secure additional supplies in case that you run out of it. Do not hesitate to ask for more boxes from the moving companies, they will be happy to oblige to your request rather than loose time because of insufficient supplies.

Ask the movers to keeping your things together when you move or when the movers packs your things in the boxes. It is best that you separate bookends and the books, unscrew the light bulbs from the lamps, and pull the electrical cords of the appliances from the extension cords. Small and loose parts can be put together to the item they belong by using tape or you can just put them in small envelopes – also it is recommended that you keep picture hooks with picture frames, shelf brackets with the bookcases and nuts and bolts with the wall unit.

Lastly, some moving companies will not move chemicals that are mostly used for cleaning, that is why it is important that you must plan ahead and bring those with you in your car or you can just give them to your friend or neighbor.