There are few things in life that are as trying, aggravating, and all around grueling as moving. We never realize just how much stuff we have until we are forced to pack, load, transport, and unload it all in one frenzied day. However, like most things in life moving can be greatly simplified with some solid pre-planning, preparation, and organization. Here are some guidelines to ensure that your next move is as smooth as they come.
Organization is Everything
You can greatly reduce the stress of moving by generating—well in advance—a detailed to-do list. A good list allows you to identify everything you require, from movers, to friends, to truck rentals, to boxes, and it lets you get a handle on when things should be booked or reserved. Planning in advance also gives you time to start acquiring the numerous boxes you will invariably need to get moving. Once you have boxes in your place, you can get a great head start on your move by pre-packing and stacking anything and everything that you don’t absolutely require in advance of your move.
Leadership and Coordination
A good move will require leadership and coordination to keep friends and movers busy, and to ensure that all is running smoothly. If you have movers, be sure they have all the requisite information about your new home including information about keys, parking, and unloading. If you are relying on the kindness of friends, be sure to maximize their strengths by getting the best packers packing and the best loaders loading. Another tip is to label your boxes clearly and simply—“upstairs bathroom” or “basement”—to keep your movers self-directed while you attend to the other details at hand. Moving is also a wonderful opportunity to purge things you no longer need. When under the pressure of having to load a truck, the decision as to whether or not you’d like to hang on to that oversized hand chair is greatly simplified.
Unloading with Ease
If all goes to plan, unloading should be the more enjoyable part of your move. Make sure that you are fully aware of any and all rules and regulations regarding moving at your new location. Double check if parking is an issue, and whether or not you need to reserve the elevator for the afternoon. Also, to ease your transition, make sure that everything has been cleared with your new landlord, and that your move is in full compliance with the rules of the house or building you are moving into. Moving day is a wonderful opportunity to befriend your new neighbours, and there is no better way to do this than by observing the house rules on moving. Finally, be sure to keep your movers happy (and productive!) by feeding them. Moving is incredibly taxing for all involved, so when you are done be sure to kick back, feast, and congratulate your movers on a job well done.
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