Posted on: September 19, 2018 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

In terms of stress levels, you’d be better of getting a divorce than moving house, according to research. If you’re one of the millions of people who have to tackle this daunting task each year, it’s a good idea to plan ahead and avoid common mistakes.

Here are a few essential hacks that will help you move to your new place quickly and with as little hassle as possible.

Don’t Procrastinate

The longer you put off the process of packing your life into boxes and preparing for the move, the tougher it will be to get everything organised when the big day looms large.

Essentially it’s worth getting started with your admin and packing as soon as possible, even if the moving date seems a long way at the time. If you’re the sentimental type, you’ll end up ploughing plenty of time into examining each item you pack, so account for this when you are scheduling and don’t get complacent when you’ve got such an important deadline to hit.

 

Get Professional Help

It sounds obvious, but if you can afford it, the quickest way to move is to get in touch with experienced pros, like Serenity Movers.

This isn’t just about shifting your stuff from A to B; the best firms will also pack everything away for you, using their well-honed skills to make sure that nothing gets damaged and everything is handled as efficiently as possible. You can just put your feet up and even let them unpack at the other end of the journey for the ultimate in stress-free moving.

 

Embrace Refuse Sacks

While it’s a good idea to pack fragile items in rigid boxes, there’s no need to be so careful when it comes to clothing, bedding, soft toys, curtains and any other objects that can take a bit of rough and tumble.

Trash bags, bin liners, refuse sacks; whatever you call them, these cheap, durable containers are your best friend when you need to bundle up a bunch of items that don’t need to be boxed.

If you do take this route, just remember to label the sacks clearly so that they aren’t mistaken for actual waste and accidentally dumped! You’ll need around 30 on average, so bear that in mind.

 

Fill Furniture Before Transit

 

Why empty your drawers, chests, cabinets and wardrobes if you’re just going to re-fill them with your possessions once you get to your new place? It’s far quicker and easier to leave everything as it is than to decant it into separate containers for the move.

Just remember to make sure that any furniture which comes with built-in storage is properly secured. Use packaging tape to keep drawers and doors closed where possible, especially if they do not have built-in locking mechanisms.

 

Stack Loads Strategically

 

Nothing slows down the moving process like arranging objects in an illogical, unhelpful way. If you’re not into strength training (which helps reduce the signs and symptoms of back pain), you’re more likely to cause accidents and injuries if you forget that heavy boxes and items need to go low down in vans, trucks and other types of transport.

Hopefully you’ll now have a slicker move thanks to these tips, which apply whether you’re renting your first apartment or down-sizing after the kids have flown the nest.

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