On the verge of a home move? There’s a reason moving home is listed among life’s most challenging ventures - somewhere between divorce and death. There are ways to manage the stress, however - and they all start with being prepared. Smyrna moving experts are sharing their own tips on getting (and staying) ahead during a crucial stage of the process: the one that comes long before moving day arrives.
Here are the best ways to start your path to moving house on the right foot.
1. Plan
Moving isn’t a life event that you can breeze through. That’s why it’s dreaded by nearly everyone. If you don't want to get outmaneuvered by your move, it’s essential to start mapping out your plans ahead of time.
Think about the tasks that’ll need doing long before it’s time to get them done. That’s a sure way to avoid surprises - specifically the nasty ones that come as you realize you've forgotten something critical. Even better, scout ahead for moving industry websites with the requisite insights and much-needed facts to avoid the frazzle of the frantic.
Of course, you also have to remember that planning is about far more than checklists and bookmarked documents. When it comes down to it, proper planning is all about your approach to readying your home for the move ahead - and that includes the work you’ll have to do beforehand.
2. Clean
In most cases, your old home is someone else’s new home - and they’ll expect to find it in a fit state to live. That means you’ll have to clean every room, every inch… to the standard that you’d also expect if your roles were reversed. If you're planning on having potential buyers visit your home in the hope of making a sale, you’d better make a good impression.
So, clean out those spaces susceptible to spots and grime. Laundry rooms, kitchen, bathrooms - there’s a cleaning tool for every task, and it’s time you familiarized yourself with each one.
3. Declutter
Packing is much-maligned, and for good reason. Getting everything you own into boxes isn’t for the faint of heart. One way to make the process less painful is to declutter beforehand. Think about what you really need to take with you - and what’s just taking up unnecessary space. That stuff can go in the donation pile or the scrap heap; it’s your prerogative. Everything else? Find somewhere out of the way for it to stay until moving day.
Yet, if you’re planning on using your garage or basement to temporarily store your belongings pre-move, you’re likely to face issues with finding space. These issues for which the experts at True Friends Moving Company offer a potential solution…
“All the de-cluttering in your home can take a toll on your garage and basement, turning them into a labyrinth of bags and boxes that can make the space feel much smaller than it is. Consider a short-term storage unit for items that need to leave your home but that you're not ready to get rid of forever.”
Where Professional Movers Come In
Professional movers can promise to solve a lot of your prep problems. While most probably won’t be able to help you out with the pre-move cleaning, you can count on most to lend a hand with planning and storage.
Some facilities even include climate-controlled options suitable for storing temperature-sensitive belongings. Whatever your needs, look for a professional moving company whose team is able to hold your surplus stuff until you’re finally ready to move into your new, permanent home - whether that’s weeks or months ahead.