Health & Fitness
Moving Tips for the New Home Buyer
While buying a new home is cause for celebration and a sense of accomplishment, lurking in the background after making that big purchase is the dreaded upheaval you'll face when forced to cram your whole life into a mounting pile of moving boxes. Aft
But have no fear and take a deep breath because if you know what needs to be done before the big day, then the experience doesn’t have to be terribly overwhelming. Here are some moving tips to keep your stress levels low as you make your new house feel like home.
1. A Room a Day Keeps the Stress Away: You’ll make life easier for yourself on moving day if you start to get rid of stuff before you start packing. In order to make the task less daunting, pick one room a day to clean out.
2. Prepare a Checklist: You’ll thank yourself in the long run if you keep a running list of those little items you need to get done and what you need before you actually start packing.
3. Garage Sale: Moving is expensive and who wants to pack up and load a bunch of possessions you no longer want or need? Get a head start on lightening your load and make a few bucks in the process by hosting a garage sale.
4. Notifications List: Keep an up-to-date list on all the entities you need to notify about your change in address.
5. Keep Kids Involved: If you have little ones in tow, then keep them in the loop by being upfront and making sure that you clearly communicate to them why you’re moving so they have time to adjust.
6. Box Hunter: Start looking as early as possible for a good variety of boxes that are sturdy enough to protect your goods.
7. Create “Unpack First” Boxes: A little prioritization can go a long way in making life comfortable as you settle into your new home. By putting key essentials in boxes labeled “unpack first,” you’ll have access to what you need right away without having to search endlessly.
8. Takeout is your Friend: Cooking and cleaning up home-cooked meals can’t be a priority when you’re changing residences, as there are too many other details to worry about. So take the pressure off yourself and leave the cooking to someone else.
9. Color Coordination: Label boxes with a color for each room in your new home. So orange labels might be for the kitchen, and red labels for the bedroom, etc. This method will help you organize where items go once you arrive.
10. Happy Helpers: You’re probably not moving all on your own, so if you’ve roped some friends and/or family into helping, keep in mind “fed helpers are happy helpers.” By offering to feed and hydrate your assistants, they might be a little more patient when you ask them to move that armoire from the second floor.
11. Computer Talk: Life without the Internet is no life at all, so unless you want to compete for free wifi at a crowded coffee shop after you move, you might want to get your Internet set up at least a week before you move to your new place.
