When planning your household move, it’s always recommended to do as much as you can in advance. Doing things before your relocation will help to ease the stress and make it go smoother on the moving day.
If you want to plan your relocation, you should learn some planning methods you can use before your relocation. This article will cover some effective ways to plan for your household move ahead of time.
Establish a Packing Schedule
Packing is often the most challenging part of moving to a new residence. If you have many household items, it’s a good idea to develop a packing schedule. A packing schedule will help you break the task into more manageable sections.
Depending on your needs, you can schedule different areas of your home into days or separate packing on the importance of an item. Additionally, you can work with a moving provider to handle the packing for you.
Call Local Utilities to Cancel/Set Up Service
Before moving day, you should arrange the cancellation of your utilities at your current address. By informing your utility company of your cut-off date, you can avoid paying for service when you no longer live there.
Along with cutting off service at your current residence, you can arrange the setup of your service at your new destination. Arranging the setup of your service will help reduce the delay in receiving your utilities.
Empty your Pantry/Refrigerator of Excess Food Items
Most residential movers will not transport food if you plan a long-distance relocation. Leading up to the moving date, you should eat the food and try not to purchase any items you can’t take with you.
Additionally, you can donate non-perishable food items to local food banks in your area. A charity organization will accept unopened food items and distribute them to those with food insecurity.
Make Arrangements for Children and Pets
If you have children or pets, it may be a good idea to have someone you trust to watch them during moving day. Having to watch your children during the moving day can add stress to your relocation.
Before the moving day, you should ensure that someone can watch your children or pets on moving day. If you wait too late to make arrangements, you may not be able to find someone you can count on.
Start Calling Moving Companies Now
One of the most important steps to prepare for a relocation is calling a moving company early. Depending on the time of year, a moving company may be busy helping other customers with their relocation.
It’s a good idea to start planning the relocation weeks in advance, helping you to have a smooth experience. If you wait too long, the moving company you wanted to work with could have a full schedule.
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