Tips for Moving Houses

If you clicked on this article, it means it is probably moving time for you in the near future. Hey, we’ve all been there. I have had several significant moves in my life, and each one added a whole lot of stress to my life. Not only that, I felt like I did not have a lot of knowledge about the ins and outs of moving at the time and therefore struggled to work around smaller issues and such. I wanted to take the time to create this short article talking about moving and how you can do a few simple things to make the whole process a lot smoother. I hope this information is helpful to you!

First off, it is important to think about packing. Packing is hard, especially when you have to pick up your entire life and move it somewhere else. Packing is made even more difficult by the fact that you are packing things you use in your everyday life. Coming up with a packing schedule is super helpful in this way. It’s important to know what items you are going to have to pack and when; that way, you can plan ahead in advance which things are going to be packed last. Let’s say, you use your blender and tea kettle every morning at breakfast. This is a good example of something that should probably be packed last, but you definitely need to remember to pack them. Coming up with a schedule and list for packing is really important in this way! Another tip is that you will need lots of packing supplies and materials. Large shipping boxes work great for clothes, blankets, and other various items. Shipping boxes, preferably some sort of cardboard, will hopefully keep your items safe and secure while you’re moving. 

Another tip is to make sure you make a moving budget. Moving is expensive, especially when factoring in the price of a moving company, different supplies, travel costs, transportation, and all these other things. It adds up quickly! Especially if you are transitioning to a new job, finances can be a huge stress at this stage of life. My suggestion is that you come up with a realistic moving budget, and then do everything in your power to stay under that budget. This will obviously differ from person to person or family to family, but if you have a financial planner or mentor of some kind it may be helpful to get into contact with him or her.

A final tip that I have is to hire a moving company if you can afford it. It is definitely possible to do all the moving yourself, but this adds a whole lot of unnecessary stress onto you and can be extremely time consuming. Instead, given that it fits your budget, it may be beneficial to hire a team of movers that can assist with the loading and transportation of your belongings. You should note that not all moving companies are a great service, so it’s important to do some research beforehand to know what you’re getting into. Feel free to get quotes from a couple different places, compare prices, reviews, and certifications to make sure you are getting the best deal you can find. As long as you’re staying under budget! Hope this helps!