Moving homes is an exciting, yet often overwhelming process. With that comes packing up your entire home, which can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be! Having a plan and preparing for the move well in advance can save you time and relieve some of the stress that comes with last-minute packing. Check out these 5 steps to simplify your next big move!
1. Categorize Everything
Begin by taking out everything you want to bring with you and sorting it into different piles. This will help you know how much you have to pack, as well as help you find items you may have forgotten about.
2. Throw Out Everything You Don’t Need
As you are categorizing, ask yourself if there are items you no longer need or want. If your home is full of things you don’t use or that don’t serve a purpose, get rid of them! This will lighten your moving load and can also make a great donation pile to drop off at a local charity!
3. Take Inventory
Look over everything you want to bring with you and make a plan for your move. Decide which items should be packed together in the same box, where everything will go in your new home, and how much time you will need to pack everything.
4. Begin Packing
It can be helpful to start with the lowest priority space in your home so that you can continue using more important spaces for as long as possible. When packing clothes, blankets, and towels, it can be beneficial to use storage cubes or compression bags to make the most of your space. Finally, pack items that make sense together in the same boxes and be careful not to make any one box too heavy.
5. Label Every Box
Label each box with the location it should be placed in your new home. The more specific and detailed you are, the easier move-in day will be!
Following these 5 easy steps should make your next move a lot less stressful!