Can Moving House Ever Be Enjoyable?
Deciding to move home is an exciting, wonderful thing. It could be the start of an incredible new chapter, a time to make some new memories. But that’s the end game. Most people are all too familiar with the stress and misery caused by moving. Couples argue, kids cry, pets go missing – it can feel like a lot of hard work before you even set foot in your new place. But does it always have to be like this?
Taking the right approach to moving could make a huge difference to the move itself. You might even enjoy it! Here are some tips to help eliminate the stress from your move so you can keep up the buzz and excitement of moving to your new home.
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Take the kids out of the equation
Let’s face it, kids can get in the way during the best of any home-related tasks, but especially during a move. Knowing some of the tricks for moving with kids can help. If you can, try to do the bulk of the work while they’re at school, or enlist the help of a relative to take care of them. You’ll likely find you get through things much quicker.
Make sure pets are safe
Pets are another complication during house moves, and could end up getting lost or injured during the chaos. Find someone who can take care of your pets while you pack up and move, from friends and family to dog boarders. You can then collect your pets when you’re ready for them to be in your new place.
Get rid of anything you don’t need
Decluttering before your move will give you less to pack, and help you embrace clutter-free living in your new place. Get ready to say goodbye to the things you no longer want and need and don’t want to bring to your new home.
Here are five mistakes you should avoid when decluttering to help you get the most from it.
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What’s worse than packing? Unpacking. So remember that when you’re packing up your things! Be organized with your packing by making sure things are labeled carefully and that the things you’ll want first are easy to find.
One great packing tip: keep a box of essentials clearly marked with some clothes, toiletries, coffee maker and anything else you’ll need to get you through your first day in your new home.
Enlist movers to take the load off
Movers can make a huge difference to your stress levels during your move. Hiring loading and unloading services will save you a lot of time, and frees you up to focus on the other aspects of moving. You could even benefit from furniture reassembly and packing services to help you save even more time and energy!
Plan something amazing to celebrate your first night
Moving can be a lot of tasks and hard work, so it’s nice to focus on what happens after you’re done. Plan something amazing for your first night in your new home, helping you create a special memory from that very first night. From a nice dinner to some celebration beers, you should reward yourselves for a job well done.
While most people find moving stressful, there are things you can do to turn the experience around. From hiring movers to becoming a packing pro, it’s those little things that will help you enjoy the experience of moving home.
