If you’re planning on moving to a new house after your divorce, you’ll have to prepare for the big move. Moving day can, at first, seem like it’ll be a hassle. However, taking some steps to prepare beforehand can help make your move go as smooth as possible…
Moving Day: How To Prepare
Get rid of what you don’t need
A simple way to make moving day easier for you is to clean out what you don’t need. Odds are, you have some things, like clothes or decor, which you no longer need. Instead of bringing it all with you and then sorting it, it’s a lot better to get rid of these items now before your move even begins.
For starters, this will help make your move easier as you’ll have less to pack and bring with you. Plus, it’ll help you save a bit of extra money if you hire a moving service. If you decide to sell your old items, you might even find yourself earning a nice bit of extra cash along the way.
Pick your movers carefully
When moving day arrives, you’re probably going to need some extra help getting your things to your new house. As a result, it’s important to pick your movers carefully. Most people tend to consider two options for their movers: their friends, or a professional moving company.
If you’re asking your friends, remember that you’re asking them to make a pretty big time commitment. That’s why it helps to offer to either help them out it the future, or repay them by buying them something like lunch. If you want to take a professional route, ask around and look at reviews. The last thing you need is someone overcharging you just to mistreat your belongings!
Pack properly
Packing properly is something which will make your move go a whole lot easier. Now, if you just hate packing, moving companies will do it for an extra fee. However, these companies do use more-sturdy boxes than the ones you can find elsewhere. That extra convenience can be worth it, especially if you don’t have much time to pack yourself.
However, if you do your own packing, make sure to do it with some structure. Go through each room, and pack your items in the right boxes. Nothing makes unpacking harder than having a mismatch of items in all your boxes.