AN ULTIMATE GUIDE TO HOUSE MOVING
A must-read before moving to your new house
Have you decided to move? Whether it’s a new job or an adventure across the city, moving is an opportunity to kick off change in your life.
But, before you start accumulating boxes, clothes, and double wrapping your precious possessions, there is a checklist comprising a few tasks to consider — some in terms of money management and some in terms of practical — you want to make sure a seamless transition. Now here comes our house moving checklist to ease your entire process.
2–3 Months Before the Move
Decide both e.g.The moving date and the budget
The day: Assuming you already have your new place on the radar and have already sold your current home, the very first step is to decide about the day to move. The cost-saving times to move are during the weekdays and in the mornings. During these days moving companies might offer better packages because they aren’t as busy.
Do not forget to schedule your move in the morning as it will be not too hot thus making the move just a bit easier. This means you will be having a lot of time to unpack after moving to your new home.
Pick a credible moving service: Once you’ve decided the day it’s time to pick the right movers and packers. You could send out a few quotes, check out the reviews online of any local mover and go with your gut on who you believe will secure and complete your move. (Note: It’s advisable to ask in advance if a moving service offers insurance).
Budget creation: Moving services can cost a lot of money. According to Zillow, it may require $80 to $100 per hour on average to move within 100 miles with the assistance of two movers. For more than 100 miles you may be paying anywhere from around $2,000 to $5,000 (or more). Do up with your businesses like ending a phone, cable, or internet connection early. This will help you to carve out your expenses in advance.
A Month Before the Move
Evaluate and de-clutter from your belongings
A careful scan: You might want to scan things present in your current home. Gab sticky note pads of two different colors. Identify the things you want to keep and the ones that must go. Mark every single item with a colored sticky note for distinction.
It’s time to sell: Do not throw or discard the things you no longer want. Sell them online as they can be another man’s utility. By following this you could have a few dollars to spend on buying new things for your new home.
You can donate too: Why not donate clothes to a local homeless shelter. In case of larger items e.g. Furniture you may need to schedule a pickup and delivery to the intended destination for the donation.
Call your cable and internet services provider: It’s time to call your current cable services and inform them about the move. If it offers service in your new location then tell them to switch on the day you move or to cancel your subscription in case they are not into provision into the new locality. This will help you not pay a double bill.
Also, research service providers of the new locality, obtain quotes, select an ideal one, and set up an appointment for the day you move.
Cancel subscription for other services: Are you a member of a local gym, or any other service? Consider canceling them to avoid extra charges for the next month.
A Week or Two Before the Move
Collect boxes and start packing
You can get boxes for free: As the moving date closes in, you could head to a local grocery store, or a confectionary shop and ask what days they typically get deliveries and request if you can come to take the used boxes off their hands. Then collect as many boxes as you can during those days.
Buy the essential moving supplies: You will still require to buy a few items e.g. a packing tape, bubble wrap for fragile stuff, moving blankets, a marker for labeling, scissors, cutters, etc. You can also use your current sheets and towels to protect your goods to save some cost.
Start packing: Now it’s time to start packing especially the ones which are not in use. This may comprise out-of-season clothes, dishes, blankets, towels, decorations, or any other item/article, etc. Leave out only the required essentials unpacked or outside.
A Day Before the Move
Pack your final stuff and say goodbye
Pack up: Pack all the remaining items and make sure they are all ready to roll for the move.
Create a folder of necessary official documents: Have a folder ready comprising all of your old or new contracts with any of the service providers. This may include a contract with the moving service and related receipts.
Say goodbye: Order your favorite takeout, have locality friends over for a party, and give thanks to everything the current home has provided for you. It deserves it.
