Moving into a new home is a very demanding task. On top of everything you do in your daily life, you now need to find time to pack up all your belongings. If you want an easy stress-free move, staying organized is essential. Here are some tips for getting and staying organized during and after your move.
Create a moving binder
Creating a moving binder is a great strategy for staying organized during your move. Within your binder you can keep everything you have to do for your move in one place. Your binder is a good place to keep all your moving contracts and receipts, moving checklists, utility companies phone numbers, floor plans, design ideas, contractor bids, moving company paperwork and more. Whenever you need to refer to any of these things, you’ll know exactly where to find them.
Walk through each room
To get started, do a walkthrough of each room in your home. Create a list of supplies you’ll need to pack the room and note if you may need anything professionally packaged. Some items that may need to be professionally packaged include antiques, electronic equipment, collectibles, couches, etc. Hiring a company to professionally pack items guarantees the items stay safe during your move.
Label boxes and note what’s inside
Label each box with a number. Next, use a notebook or your phone to write an itemized list for each corresponding numbered box. You can also color-code your labels for each room in your house so that you and the movers know exactly where to put each box. Labeling your boxes with these numbers and colors will help your move go faster and help you locate where all your belongings are without stress.
Tie cords and place them categorized bags
As you know, all the electronics that you have in your home probably come with a few different cords. These cords can get tangled and mixed up in each other during a move. When you’re packing up your electronics, use twist-ties to tie your cords neatly together. Then, place the cords for each specific electronic in its own bag and label which item those cords go to.
Use your luggage
Save space by filling your suitcases, duffle bags, laundry baskets, etc. with clothes, towels, and any other items that fit. No point in moving an empty suitcase, fill it up to eliminate having to use extra boxes!
Don’t rush to unpack
Rushing to unpack can lead to a messy new home and not knowing where everything is. Take your time in unpacking each box. It may take a little longer but will save you time in the long run because your items will already be organized, and you’ll know where everything is!