Once you’ve bagged the home of your dreams, it’s finally time to move. Moving to a new home can be a stressful process because it involves a lot of planning, packing, and unpacking. But with these helpful moving tips, you’ll be settled into your dream home in no time.
- Get organized
Proper planning is a very essential step towards making sure that your moving day goes off without a hitch. Some of the ways to stay organized during your move are to create a checklist and an inventory.It’s important to keep track of your items because many tend to be misplaced or get lost during the chaos of the move. Create a household inventory by listing down what you own, taking pictures, or recording a video of your belongings.
- Start packing ahead of time
Packing actually takes up the most time during the moving process because of the sheer number of items you’ll be transferring. Leaving it to the last minute can lead to improper packing and cause you to forget some items.As soon as you sign on your new home, start packing the items that you use the least and work your way up to the most-used items as your moving day draws closer. Packing early also gives you more time to label your moving boxes properly.
- Pack an overnight bag
Before your moving day, pack all your essentials such as toiletries, overnight clothes, and medications into one bag. Having an overnight bag will be very helpful when you move because you’ll have all your essentials in one easily accessible place. - Keep your valuables and important documents safe
Have a separate folder or box with all your valuables and important documents, such as jewelry, passports, birth certificates, etc. Make sure to keep this box of your important items with you during moving day. - Change the locks
As a security precaution, it’s always best to change the exterior locks of your new home. The previous homeowners might have made copies of their keys and passed them on to family, friends, and neighbors.You can have the locks either replaced or rekeyed. Getting a completely new set of locks would be a good option if you want an upgrade. As for rekeying, it involves keeping the current lock and replacing the old pins with new ones.
- Clean your new home
While most sellers will have their home professionally cleaned before handing it over, it’s better to give your new home another thorough cleaning before you unpack. You can hire a professional cleaning service or clean the home yourself. Some of the areas that you need to double check for cleaning are the bathrooms, the refrigerator vents, the appliances, and the ceilings. - Get to know your neighbors
Part of the moving experience is getting to know your neighbors. Plan a small housewarming party to meet your new neighbors. You can also join or volunteer for events and activities in your community.
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