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Moving Tips!

From https://www.sparefoot.com/self-storage/blog/120-packing-tips-to-make-unpacking-a-breeze/

When you’re moving to a new place, the anticipation you feel when packing can easily turn to exhaustion when it’s time to unpack all of your belongings. If you can’t afford to hire someone to do the unpacking for you, here are eight steps you can take to make that final part of the move go smoother.

1. Pack with the end in mind. When you’re packing your belongings, separate the items that are necessities from those that you won’t need right away. That way, you don’t have to push yourself. You can unpack little by little, starting with the essentials and leave the rest for another time.

2. Use the right packing materials. All boxes aren’t the same. If you’re moving plenty of clothing, use garment hanging boxes so you can move your wardrobe directly to the new closet, said professional organizer Donna David, owner of Donna David & Co. in New York.

3. Always maintain order. “Keep a moving binder that holds all key activities and paperwork pertaining to the move,” David said. That way, anything you may need as you settle in and unpack will be in one convenient place.

4. Store like with like. “Pack similar items in the same box; don’t mix it all up,” said Stephen Bok, a professional organizer in the Washington, DC, area. When placing heavy items in smaller boxes, such as books, CDs and other media, make sure the boxes are able to hold the weight and can be lifted. Use towels, pillows, comforters and blankets as top-of-the-box filler, Bok said.

5. Color-code the boxes. When you get to your new home, you want to know which boxes go where. Attach sticky notes of various colors to at least two sides of each box, and write with bold black marker in big capital letters the destination of that box’s belongings, Bok said. That way, you’ll easily see which box to take to the kitchen and which one to take to the master bedroom. [Not in this article: it might be a better idea to use duck tape or masking tape in different colors instead, as this is relatively easy to remove still, but it is more likely to stay in place than a flimsy sticky note.]

6. Delegate wisely. If you’re lucky enough to have people to help you unpack, don’t let them complicate the task. Give each person an area to focus on, with no more than two people per room, Bok said. If there’s a lot of packing paper to collect or boxes to be flattened, assign those tasks to one person.

7. Create a pleasing environment. Do you have a favorite type of music or goodies you like to eat? Pack them separately or keep them with you during the move so you can use them as you start to unpack. You’ll feel better while listening to your favorite songs, and you’ll have more energy to work if you’re not hungry.

8. Clean and clear as you go. “Don’t let empty boxes and packing paper pile up,” Bok said. Have a designated spot that’s out of the way, where all packing materials will go. Then, remove everything from the house when you’re finished.

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