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Moving Organization Tips

By Lillian Trevorrow


Moving houses can always be stressful for everyone in the family, especially if your family was well established in their previous home. The longer that your live somewhere, the more things you acquire. For any relocation situation, there are a few steps that you can do to keep your from being overwhelmed during your move.

Don't Procrastinate

One thing that adds large amounts of stress to moving is procrastination. For several people, moving can seem like such a daunting task that it is hard to know where to begin. But one of the best things you can do is start early. This means planning and organizing and for most it means getting rid of excess before packing. Also, starting early prevents you from ending up with too little time to pack. We all hate unpacking those boxes that are disorganized and packed in a haste. They are filled with knick knacks and random things that you wish you threw out before carrying up two flights of stairs. Not everything you own is going to have a place in your new home. If you can avoid procrastinating before your move you will give yourself time to get rid of things you will no longer need and keep your packing organized.

Know What to Expect

Sometimes in-city moves can be easier then out of state moves. It is still difficult to move somewhere that you have heard nothing about, and don't know how you might fit in. At this point it would be a good idea to do some research; maybe take a look at how the weather might be different and might change around as you live there. Various states have erratic weather changes, which might mean always have a change of lighter or warmer clothes in the car. It would also help you if you had the opportunity to visit the area where you might be moving, whether you want to get to know the shopping scene, or just be there to see how you would fit in. Some would also suggest to call nearby moving companies to get their advice on when the vest time to come would be.

Personal Packing

It may sound like a simple thing but several people forget to pack themselves a bag to hold them over until the day that they unpack. It only adds to the discomfort of moving when you realize you accidentally packed all your clean underwear in a box in the middle of a moving truck. Packing a bag before you move can save you the trouble and the time it would take to dig through the all your packed boxes and undoing all your hard work.

Now you're ready for the low stress move that you always wish you had! Follow these simple tips and they can help you with a smoother move transition.




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