Moving is one of the most stressful things people do in their lifetime. Indeed, moving can be exciting as it brings with it new life, new opportunities, and the most important part, a new home. However, the actual process is anything but exciting. In fact, many people prefer a root canal over the stress of the moving process.
As with most things, if you plan properly, you can mitigate some of the headaches that come with relocating. That’s why we put together a “roadmap” to help you navigate your next move. Continue reading to get four important tips that will make moving a little less straining.
1. Shop around to get the best deal on utilities.
When you move, one of the most important things to do is move your utilities to your new home. However, if you’re moving to an entirely different city or state, you’ll have to find new utility providers. Some cities in the country have democratized their electrical grid. That means you can choose your electricity provider based on your budget and the needs of your family.
The key is to do your due diligence to find the best provider of electricity NSW has to offer. The last thing you want is to get caught paying too much for electricity, especially as electrically powered as our homes are today. New South Wales has plenty of providers to choose from, but by researching online and asking around, you can find the best and most affordable provider in your area.
2. Plan your packing and unloading ahead of time.
Professional movers tend to make mattresses and bed frames the last thing to load so they can be the first thing off the truck. The chances are that your entire family will be exhausted by the time you reach your new home. By putting your California king or queen size mattress at the end of the shipment, you can also protect your wooden furniture from suffering dents and scratches during transport.
If your mattress is made of memory foam, the chances are that you’ll need a special crate to protect the design of your memory foam mattress, especially if it’s a large mattress like a California King or regular king size mattress. Furthermore, you should lay your memory foam king mattress flat to keep the foam from shifting during the move.
You should also survey your new home to be sure of how much space you have in your new home to make sure you have enough room for all of your furniture. If your new house is smaller or has smaller rooms than your current one, you could have trouble moving some of your large furniture into your new place. Depending on the type of mattress you have, you could have trouble getting your box spring to fit through certain entries.
By planning ahead of time, you can get an idea of what will comfortably fit in your home. You should also look for a good option for self-storage for what you can’t fit in your new home.
3. Make a party out of your move.
Packing and unpacking are the most tedious parts of moving. One of the best ways to make the work lighter and more light-hearted is to invite some of your friends or extended family to help you with packing. Put on some tunes, order a pizza, stock the fridge with junk food and adult drinks, and have at it.
You’d be amazed what good friends, good food, good music, and great drinks can do for the monotony of packing and unpacking. Of course, you should only drink in moderation for the sake of your precious belongings. However, as long as you pack and party responsibly, you might find that you actually enjoy the process.
4. Schedule your home improvement plans after you’re settled.
One of the most common mistakes people make during moves is scheduling their move and home improvements at the same time. The last thing you want is for your moving to interfere with the contractors and vice versa. Most experts say you should wait until you’ve been in the home a couple of weeks and had a chance to unpack after a move before you start scheduling home improvements and deliveries.
