It's finally time to start moving to your new home. For many people, this is an exciting and daunting task. Perhaps you addressed the points from the building inspection before the move by doing some DIY or having a contractor do them. This makes the new house feel like your new home.
Moving day is exciting for everyone, but also a fun time—a fresh start! Below are some tips to make moving day go as smoothly as possible.
But before moving day, make a plan. What's important and what needs to be done first? Try to keep an overview. For example, make a list of things to do, so you can easily cross off what's been done.
Pack everything at home logically and mark the contents on the boxes. This will save you a lot of work and frustration when unpacking.
Gather your family, friends, and acquaintances to help transport the items that need to be moved. This will save a lot of time and allow you to start unpacking and furnishing your home more quickly. It's also much less stressful.
Have people place all the items that need to be moved in one room, and then prioritize from that room. What should be organized first, and so on.
Make sure you have enough food and drink on moving day, and also take plenty of breaks. Hungry people can get quite grumpy, and that can really dampen the atmosphere.
During your move, get to know your neighbors by briefly chatting with them. Perhaps invite them over for coffee once you're settled in. This is a fun way to get to know your neighbors, and they'll appreciate it too.
Do you have pets? During the move, it's a good idea to put them in a quiet place or let them roam freely. They're probably already stressed enough adjusting to a new environment. People constantly coming and going only exacerbate that stress.
It's possible that some items will get broken during the move. If they have sentimental value, try to repair them. If they're items you don't really need, it's better to throw them away. This will free up space and allow you to buy a new one. In any case, don't take it out on the carrier; they often don't do it intentionally.
Once all the stuff has been moved and is in its proper place by the end of the day, it can be nice to go out for dinner with your group. This way, the move ends on a positive and enjoyable note.
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