Making Moving Day More Manageable
May 13th, 2011Planning a move can be extremely stressful. Not only are you starting out on a brand new life, but you have to worry about safely getting all of your possessions boxed up and moved from point A to point B. While there’s no way to completely eliminate the stress of a move, you can make the whole process a lot simpler by having a plan and sticking to it. You first step, of course, is to have your moving day lined up. If at all possible, try to move on a weekend when more people will be available to help you. Also make sure that you call the gas, phone, electric, and other companies ahead of time, so that all of your necessary services will be on in your new place.
Your fist step, of course, is packing up your belongings. Before you really dig in, however, pack yourself a small overnight bag containing items you will need to have easy access to as you move. This should include things like as many changes of clothes as are necessary, your showering and grooming goods such as your toothbrush, and anything else you absolutely cannot be without. Once you have that squared away, it’s time to start safely packing your items. A good idea is to put all the things that will belong in one particular room into one or several boxes and to label them with the name of the room in which they will go.
When it comes time to move your actual boxes into the moving van, you have several choices. You can hire a moving company for a nominal fee, or you can opt to do it yourself. If at all possible, have friends and family members on hand to help you load up the truck if you choose this method. If you can’t do this, you might think about posting an ad on Craigslist or at a local college or university for movers willing to help you for a small fee much less than what professional movers would charge. Even if you think you don’t need help, planning for it will make your life and your move so much less stressful.
When you finally arrive at your new apartment, you will have a couple of choices. If you’ve hired movers, many will unpack and arrange your items according to your instructions for a fee. If you want to spare this expense, then simply move the labeled boxes into the room where they belong. As you unpack each item, find a place for it and put it away. Before you know it, you’ll have your entire apartment spiffed up and ready to go. That way, your first night in your new home will be a peaceful, restful one instead of one filled with stress and anxiety over finding the time to put everything in its place. If you follow these tips carefully, you should enjoy your new apartment and your new life immensely.
