How to independently competently organize a home move
If you set about self-organizing home moving, you are a fearless person! We respect your responsibility and courage, but you cannot do without a clear plan, so we have compiled a detailed checklist of what you need to take into account before organizing the move. You need to prepare for it in a month, you will also have to purchase packaging materials in advance and conduct a global audit of all things.
Step 1. Termination of all contracts.
Preparation doesn't start with collecting things. Before packing your bags, you need to do the paperwork. Let everyone know about your move - including companies that provide services to your home - telephony, gas, water supply, Internet, etc. ( How to tell your friends your moving) Therefore, a month before moving, it is better to deal with this issue and terminate all contracts, so that later you do not accidentally find a bunch of accounts in your name.
Step 2. Getting rid of unnecessary things.
But now you can open the cabinets. “Wow!” - you thought when you saw a collection of clothes for all seasons, a collection of works by Pushkin, an old sewing machine and an air mattress. Do you use all of these things? Let's get down to business: the trash is clearly not worth it to transport it from the old life to the new one, so feel free to get rid of all that is superfluous. Conduct a global audit in advance so that before the move itself, you really have only the most necessary and important things left.
Step 3. Choosing a carrier.
When all the trash is thrown away, the process has begun, you can think about who you will entrust your move to. Here you need to carefully study the prices, but the most important thing is to find a professional company that has experience in moving from home. (Questions to ask moving companies) Home moving differs from office or apartment, if only because there are much more things in a country house than in an ordinary apartment. Most often, people take with them large household appliances, kitchen sets, etc. Furniture in private homes is also usually larger, which means that skillful hands and experience are needed here. It is better to entrust home moving with movers to a company with positive reviews - check them in advance on the Internet.
Step 4. What you need to do a week before moving.
A week before the move, you need to revise again and get rid of unnecessary things and furniture. Pay special attention to kitchen utensils and clothes. Agree on the connection of the Internet and other communications in the new home. Wash the curtains and clean the refrigerator. ( Things to do when moving to a new state)
Step 5. What to do the day before moving.
The closer day X is, the more radical the preparation measures! For example, if you have children or pets, then think about sending them to stay with relatives - without them, the move will definitely be calmer. Take readings of water, gas, electricity meters. Prepare both sets of keys: from the old and new house/
Packing things
Reinforce the bottom of the boxes: stick tape strips to prevent the boxes from opening at the most inopportune moment. Fold things on the principle of "heavy down, light up". Use bubble wrap or paper to avoid damaging fragile items. Clothes can be packed in bags and folded into suitcases, but special cardboard cabinets are best suited for transportation. If you put your clothes in suitcases or boxes, try rolling them up - this will take up less space and will hardly wrinkle. Always wrap bulk products, drinks, tubes in stretch film. Place books in boxes and never mix with household chemicals and products, so as not to get them dirty by accident. Stick protective corners on the corners of furniture and appliances for safety.
Box marking
Sign each box so you know exactly what's inside. If it's a long list of small items, write it down on a separate notepad and tape it securely to the box. Be sure to sign the fragile box with a bright marker.
