Simplify The Moving Process

Buying a new house is an exciting time for any property owner. However, moving into a new home is a completely different story, characterized by copious amounts of stress. The whole process of starting life afresh in a different environment isn't a simple one. There’s always a lot of work to do, and sometimes you have very little time to get it done. Despite these hassles, there are some easy ways to make moving to a new house less stressful. Here’s a few of our favorites.

Get rid of the clutter

If your house is packed with loads of clutter, moving to a new building will be much more tedious for you. Simplifying your home relocation starts with getting rid of the clutter. Starting with decluttering to suit the space of your old house will not only make it easier for you to transport vital belongings to your dream house, but it will help to cut ties with anything you’re holding on to purely out of habit and nothing more. You may decide to sell, donate, or discard your unwanted items. Pro tip: Do the same thing again on the other side, once you open the boxes. If there isn’t a clear space for something in your new spot, consider again if you really need it.

Get help from moving companies

If you have a lot of stuff to pack, you may not be able to handle everything by yourself. Therefore, consider hiring the services of moving companies. Look around and ask for quotes from the nearest ones. To find good deals, you may want to compare rates to move your house belongings. If you choose an affordable moving company (we liked Shiply), their shipping services will help you settle in your new home peacefully. 

Thoroughly clean up your new house

Obviously, you don't want to move your essentials into a dirty spot. Making sure to thoroughly clean your new home first before you even contact the moving company. Dust, cobwebs, and chips of plaster can reduce your comfort and affect your mood about the new place. Plus once your items are all there, it will be far more difficult to get in a deep clean. This is a great time to enlist the help of a cleaning service to tidy up before you move in.

Pack in advance

Generally, the earlier you pack, the better. So ideally, you will want to pack and arrange your stuff ahead of the moving day. When the relocation date is only a few weeks away, start packing your essentials bit by bit. Packing early will give you more time to reflect on whether you are missing a crucial item or not. It’s also a great opportunity to see if you really miss anything after you pack it up. Remember that first decluttering tip? Use this intel to help you decide whether to keep or toss when you open you boxes back up on the other side.

Schedule utilities for your new home

Nothing is more inconvenient than moving into a new place only to realize that essential utilities like water and electricity are not running. Avoid this nightmare by scheduling utilities for your home as soon as it’s possibly allowed. Inspect the property and ensure that all important systems are functioning as they should. And don’t forget Wifi! It’s definitely an essential.