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<strong>Complete</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> – <strong>Mov<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Into</strong> a <strong>New</strong><br />
<strong>House</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Adelaide</strong><br />
By: Mark Williams<br />
(University of <strong>Adelaide</strong>)<br />
Abstract<br />
No matter how dra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g the mov<strong>in</strong>g process can be, the new home is always<br />
excit<strong>in</strong>g. There is someth<strong>in</strong>g great about go<strong>in</strong>g to a new place and mak<strong>in</strong>g it<br />
yours all over. While it can be bitter sweet, mov<strong>in</strong>g lets you keep redef<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
aspects of your life.<br />
The m<strong>in</strong>ute you walk <strong>in</strong> to your new home, your m<strong>in</strong>d will be rac<strong>in</strong>g with todos.<br />
Keep this overwhelm<strong>in</strong>g task list at bay by keep<strong>in</strong>g a notebook <strong>in</strong> a<br />
central location and write down every action item you or your family th<strong>in</strong>ks of<br />
throughout the day. Here you will know about the step by step process of<br />
mov<strong>in</strong>g from your old house to new house.
1.0 Introduction<br />
No doubt, there is more than one way to move. Depend<strong>in</strong>g on the size of your<br />
home, the distance of the move, your budget, and the amount of time you have<br />
to get yourself situated, you might choose to rent a truck and move yourself,<br />
hire a mover to do the job, or use a “you pack, we drive” service.<br />
Here are the step by step tips for mak<strong>in</strong>g your next move easier. And some<br />
basic task to do when you move to your new house.<br />
2.0 Th<strong>in</strong>gs to Do Before You Move<br />
You've just signed the paperwork on a new home (congrats!). But soon the<br />
excitement of gett<strong>in</strong>g settled at your new place will wear off, and the panic of<br />
pack<strong>in</strong>g up boxes will set it. We've rounded up expert-approved tips to keep<br />
you sane and totally prepared dur<strong>in</strong>g the move.<br />
1. Manage pack<strong>in</strong>g smartly.
"For my recent move, I gave myself a daily box quota to prevent a dra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
weekend of non-stop pack<strong>in</strong>g," says Amy Azzarito, design writer and author of<br />
Past & Present. Avoid box<strong>in</strong>g up your old place <strong>in</strong> one fell swoop, if you have<br />
the time. Remember, you'lll need some energy left to unpack, too.<br />
2. Skip the cardboard boxes.<br />
Target Home Style expert and blogger Emily Henderson used California-based<br />
company rentagreenbox.com for her most recent move. "A week before I<br />
moved, they dropped off sturdy boxes with attachable lids and came back to<br />
collect them once I unpacked," she says. "No cardboard boxes, tap<strong>in</strong>g, or<br />
bubble wrap. Plus, its eco-friendly and can be cheaper than buy<strong>in</strong>g pricy<br />
mov<strong>in</strong>g boxes." If you're not <strong>in</strong> Los Angeles, companies with similar bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />
models are popp<strong>in</strong>g up around the country and are just a Google search away.<br />
3. Don't pack your closet.<br />
"If you use professional movers, ask them to br<strong>in</strong>g several wardrobe boxes on<br />
the day of the move," suggests Emily Schuman, author of the blog Cupcakes<br />
and Cashmere. "The movers take cloth<strong>in</strong>g right on the hangers and, woosh,
your clothes will be <strong>in</strong> and out." Bonus: You can skip a full day of iron<strong>in</strong>g once<br />
you're settled.<br />
4. Switch your utilities.<br />
This one may seem like a no-bra<strong>in</strong>er, but Brendon DeSimone, author of Next<br />
Generation Real Estate, says the tim<strong>in</strong>g is key: "As soon as you have a clos<strong>in</strong>g<br />
date, call the utility companies and set up a service switch." This is especially<br />
important if you're mov<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to a home that is newly built or previously<br />
vacant: Arrang<strong>in</strong>g a ma<strong>in</strong>tenance call to reestablish service might be<br />
necessary.<br />
5. Make say<strong>in</strong>g goodbye easier.<br />
<strong>Mov<strong>in</strong>g</strong> from a home with sentimental value (your kids' growth-mark notches<br />
<strong>in</strong> the doorframe!) can be gut wrench<strong>in</strong>g. To ease the pa<strong>in</strong>, Azzarito suggests<br />
creat<strong>in</strong>g a P<strong>in</strong>terest board with th<strong>in</strong>gs you're excited to do <strong>in</strong> the new home,<br />
like dream decorat<strong>in</strong>g or new th<strong>in</strong>gs to do <strong>in</strong> that part of town. If you have<br />
young kids, personal organiz<strong>in</strong>g guru Barbara Reich suggests tak<strong>in</strong>g a video of<br />
each child talk<strong>in</strong>g about their favorite part of the house to preserve the<br />
memories.<br />
6. Haul the basics before the mov<strong>in</strong>g truck comes.
If your new place is with<strong>in</strong> driv<strong>in</strong>g distance of your current home, plan to take<br />
basic supplies over the day before, says Reich. "Unpack<strong>in</strong>g the bathrooms <strong>in</strong><br />
advance and hav<strong>in</strong>g pajamas and clothes for the next two days set aside will<br />
br<strong>in</strong>g some normalcy to the chaos of the boxes," she says.<br />
7. Visualize life <strong>in</strong> your new home.<br />
"Confession: I've been known to hang pictures while the movers have been<br />
unroll<strong>in</strong>g rugs," says <strong>in</strong>terior designer Nate Berkus. While Berkus attributes<br />
his hyper-organization to his Virgo star sign, we th<strong>in</strong>k he has a pretty good<br />
po<strong>in</strong>t: "The sooner you get unpacked and organized, the sooner it feels like<br />
home." If you move at a slower pace than Nate, plan out spots for your<br />
favoriate pieces of art and décor <strong>in</strong> advance. You'll feel more accomplished<br />
and settled if you do.<br />
8. Meet your neighbors the fun way.<br />
Sure, baked goods and a friendly hello will do the trick, but if you're go<strong>in</strong>g to<br />
be pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g the <strong>in</strong>terior walls, Henderson has a fun party idea: "It's called a
graffiti party and guests are given pa<strong>in</strong>t samples or markers to scribble games<br />
and notes on the wall." Don't be shy about host<strong>in</strong>g a gig sans furniture; this<br />
relaxed party theme is built around pizza and fold<strong>in</strong>g chairs.<br />
9. Discover the local resources.<br />
Take a walk around your new neighborhood and be sure to <strong>in</strong>troduce yourself<br />
to people you pass by. DeSimone says this is the best way to get a<br />
recommendation for a handy man, neighborhood favorite babysitter and get<br />
to know the lay of the land. If your life was an ABC Sunday night drama, these<br />
meet-and-greets would be peppered with salacious gossip on the<br />
community's com<strong>in</strong>gs and go<strong>in</strong>gs (ha!).<br />
3.0 How To Pack When <strong>Mov<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>House</strong><br />
Know<strong>in</strong>g how to pack for a move <strong>in</strong>to a new house is not <strong>in</strong> everyone’s DNA.<br />
Most people end up pull<strong>in</strong>g a last-m<strong>in</strong>ute magic show even though they’ve<br />
started pack<strong>in</strong>g on time (or, they thought they did). With Bayut’s checklist,<br />
you will f<strong>in</strong>d the whole pack<strong>in</strong>g process swift and stress-free. So, here are ten<br />
tips on how to pack for a move as if you’ve got Martha Stewart <strong>in</strong> your family<br />
tree.<br />
1. DECLUTTER, DECLUTTER, DECLUTTER
Do you really need to br<strong>in</strong>g that strange diet cookbook with a giant chocolate<br />
cake on the cover that you’re never go<strong>in</strong>g to use? We suggest plac<strong>in</strong>g it on the<br />
side, alongside everyth<strong>in</strong>g else you’ll never need.<br />
2. FIND YOUR INNER E-COMMERCE SALESMAN/SANTA<br />
Sell as many clothes, books and other unwanted items by host<strong>in</strong>g a yard sale<br />
or us<strong>in</strong>g an e-commerce website. Or else, give them to charity or friends. If<br />
you’re leav<strong>in</strong>g Dubai and you don’t want to throw away your extensive spice<br />
collection, give it to a colleague.<br />
3. KEEP IT GREEN. SERIOUSLY…<br />
When you’re declutter<strong>in</strong>g and throw<strong>in</strong>g away old paper and other recyclable<br />
items, do make sure to do it <strong>in</strong> an environmentally friendly (green) way! Many
communities <strong>in</strong> Dubai have their own recycl<strong>in</strong>g spot – f<strong>in</strong>d out where is the<br />
nearest one to you.<br />
4. GET MOVING ON THOSE MOVING SUPPLIES<br />
<strong>Mov<strong>in</strong>g</strong> boxes, bubble wrap etc. can all be ordered onl<strong>in</strong>e on Ace hardware<br />
store, or theboxme.com. But, if you ask around at the shops <strong>in</strong> your<br />
neighbourhood, you might procure a few boxes without hav<strong>in</strong>g to pay AED 10<br />
a pop.<br />
5. PAINTINGS & SCULPTURES FIRST<br />
Trust us, you do not want to risk mov<strong>in</strong>g a piece of art just before the mov<strong>in</strong>g<br />
truck parks outside… The same goes for mirrors, silverware, sports trophies,<br />
and everyth<strong>in</strong>g else under the label FRAGILE.
6. ONE ROOM AT A TIME SO THINGS DON’T INTERTWINE<br />
Yes, it’s a cheesy rhyme, but do pack up your apartment or villa one room at a<br />
time to avoid chaos. Save the kitchen and the bedroom for last, unless you<br />
particularly like sleep<strong>in</strong>g on the floor or forag<strong>in</strong>g boxes for food and cutlery.<br />
7. GOOD OLD-FASHIONED LABELLING<br />
Even if it’s a small box conta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g a bedside lamp, labell<strong>in</strong>g this side of it with<br />
‘BEDISDE LAMP – FRAGILE’ will take but 5 seconds, yet make all the<br />
difference.
Use a different marker or pack<strong>in</strong>g tape for each of the rooms. If you label the<br />
kitchen with, say, a black marker and the liv<strong>in</strong>g room with red, you’ll be able<br />
to move the boxes to the right room of your new place of residence without<br />
hav<strong>in</strong>g to read a s<strong>in</strong>gle label.<br />
8. PREPARE A MOVING DAY KIT<br />
People <strong>in</strong> general – especially families – rarely manage to unpack <strong>in</strong> a s<strong>in</strong>gle<br />
day. So, do remember to prepare a separate bag conta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g your bathroom kit,<br />
change of clothes and clean<strong>in</strong>g supplies, AKA the mov<strong>in</strong>g day kit.<br />
9. HAVING A HARD TIME? CALL A MOVING COMPANY
If you’re f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g it hard and your budget allows you, r<strong>in</strong>g up one of the<br />
follow<strong>in</strong>g mov<strong>in</strong>g companies: e-movers, Mexico movers, Santa Fe Relocation,<br />
Easy Truck, Desert Movers or Pickfords.<br />
Note: Don’t worry, while there are a few unreliable mov<strong>in</strong>g companies <strong>in</strong><br />
Dubai, these were all recommended to us by a broker from a lead<strong>in</strong>g agency<br />
who’s dealt with pretty much all of them at one po<strong>in</strong>t or another throughout<br />
his thirteen-year career.<br />
10. TREAT YOUR MOVERS<br />
Even if you’ve hired a mov<strong>in</strong>g company, hav<strong>in</strong>g a jug of cold lemonade ready<br />
for everyone to freshen up is the only right way to start your life <strong>in</strong> the new<br />
villa or apartment.<br />
And that concludes our 10-po<strong>in</strong>t checklist on how to how to pack for a move<br />
<strong>in</strong>to a new house. For those who want to fully master the art of pack<strong>in</strong>g, we’ve<br />
<strong>in</strong>cluded a few extra tips below! Because you can move <strong>in</strong>to a new house as<br />
efficiently as Martha Stewart.
BONUS TIPS:<br />
Notify your new neighbours about the date and time of your big move <strong>in</strong>to a<br />
new house <strong>in</strong> advance. That way, they’ll be able to avoid any potential noise or<br />
clutter, and you can start off the neighbourly relationship on the right foot.<br />
Book the delivery of any new furniture you’re gett<strong>in</strong>g for the day AFTER the<br />
move. Otherwise, you’ll risk hav<strong>in</strong>g too many people help<strong>in</strong>g you move <strong>in</strong> at<br />
the same time; not to mention a massive amount of furniture to deal with at<br />
once.<br />
If you are us<strong>in</strong>g a mov<strong>in</strong>g company, make an <strong>in</strong>ventory sheet of all the boxes<br />
you have. That way you’ll immediately know if the movers have misplaced<br />
someth<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
If you put all the liv<strong>in</strong>g room boxes <strong>in</strong> the mov<strong>in</strong>g truck first, followed by the<br />
kitchen, bedroom, and so forth, you can be tak<strong>in</strong>g them out <strong>in</strong> the same<br />
orderly fashion too.<br />
4.0 Tips to Make <strong>Mov<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Stress Free<br />
<strong>Mov<strong>in</strong>g</strong> house is as stressful as it gets. All the sort<strong>in</strong>g and logistics to do, not to<br />
mention mov<strong>in</strong>g an entire house of “stuff” to another, less familiar house.<br />
<strong>Mov<strong>in</strong>g</strong> everyth<strong>in</strong>g and everyone, children and pets <strong>in</strong>cluded could be a recipe<br />
for disaster and stress overload if not organised properly.<br />
The last th<strong>in</strong>g you want to happen on mov<strong>in</strong>g day is to be faced with an empty,<br />
unfamiliar house, and piles upon piles of boxes which you have no idea what’s<br />
<strong>in</strong> them.<br />
It would be easy to get daunted and run for cover – and I don’t blame you as<br />
after all, you just want to feel settled as soon as you can – but there are ways<br />
to stop this happen<strong>in</strong>g and create a much easier and enjoyable first day <strong>in</strong><br />
your new home…
The basics of mov<strong>in</strong>g easily is to ensure that you have a good idea at all times<br />
where th<strong>in</strong>gs are. You want to be able to move <strong>in</strong>to your home and make it<br />
work for you right from the start, and as such you will need a plan of attack.<br />
Here are my top tips to help make move-<strong>in</strong> day a day to remember, for all the<br />
right reasons – and it all starts before you get there!<br />
THINGS TO DO BEFORE MOVING DAY<br />
TIP #1 – DECLUTTER<br />
It sounds like the last th<strong>in</strong>g you would want to do before you move house, but<br />
actually a good declutter can be a great th<strong>in</strong>g at this time.<br />
If you declutter every part of your home (and I’m talk<strong>in</strong>g about the loft, the<br />
garage, and the shed <strong>in</strong> this as well as the rooms <strong>in</strong>side the ma<strong>in</strong> house), then<br />
you get to grips with what you have.<br />
You can see what you are go<strong>in</strong>g to be mov<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to your new home, and really<br />
decide if you need it at all any longer.<br />
All too often we get bl<strong>in</strong>d to the th<strong>in</strong>gs we have around us – so hav<strong>in</strong>g a new<br />
beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g like a move tends to help us focus on what’s got to go.<br />
If you need any further encouragement to do this, then f<strong>in</strong>ancially it will really<br />
help you dur<strong>in</strong>g a very expensive time. After all – you are pay<strong>in</strong>g a removals<br />
company to move everyth<strong>in</strong>g you have (and possibly pack it as well) – so why<br />
pay to move th<strong>in</strong>gs that you don’t really need…<br />
TIP #2 – PLAN WHAT WILL GO WHERE<br />
After a good declutter you should have a great idea of what’s <strong>in</strong> your home<br />
and what you will need to move <strong>in</strong>to the new home.<br />
A great tip here is to sit with a plan of your old house and a plan of your new<br />
house (a quick sketch of the floor plans is just f<strong>in</strong>e!), and firstly write down<br />
what you have <strong>in</strong> your current house:-
When you have this list of items for your old house – start to transfer each<br />
category to the new house, and see what you end up with <strong>in</strong> each room.<br />
It may well be that you are mov<strong>in</strong>g to a house with similar rooms, and if thats<br />
the case then this will be really simple – but often what happens here is that<br />
you start to see any potential issues before you’ve actually moved the stuff<br />
around.<br />
For example – you may be mov<strong>in</strong>g to a larger kitchen with d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g space <strong>in</strong> it –<br />
and so are plann<strong>in</strong>g to use the d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g room as a home office. However, look<strong>in</strong>g<br />
at the plan, you have LOADS of d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g room stuff and it won’t fit <strong>in</strong> the space<br />
you have thought you would house it.<br />
See<strong>in</strong>g where th<strong>in</strong>gs will go will help you to start the move <strong>in</strong> your head, and<br />
solidify (or change) plans as you start to visualise th<strong>in</strong>gs much more clearly.<br />
TIP – This is a great idea to do for larger items of furniture, where you want to<br />
know exactly where to put them when they arrive – as otherwise you will<br />
spend a lot of time and effort and stress try<strong>in</strong>g to move everyth<strong>in</strong>g around<br />
after the removals company has left.<br />
TIP #3 – COLOUR CODE THE PLAN<br />
This is the fun bit!<br />
From Tip #2 you will have created a rough plan of where you want th<strong>in</strong>gs to<br />
be moved to on move-<strong>in</strong> day if possible. Now you need to make that a reality.<br />
I f<strong>in</strong>d that colour cod<strong>in</strong>g can really help to do this quickly and easily.<br />
I use sticky dots on my floor plan of the new house and colour code each room<br />
a different colour.<br />
Then I go round the house and colour code the items I want to move <strong>in</strong>to each<br />
of the rooms.
TIP – Either colour code the actual item if someone else (the removals) are<br />
pack<strong>in</strong>g for you – or if you are pack<strong>in</strong>g yourself then you can colour code the<br />
packag<strong>in</strong>g only.<br />
TIP – Give the removals company a copy of your colour coded floor plan of the<br />
new house so that they can easily see what you want <strong>in</strong> which room. This will<br />
save so much time as you don’t have to stand by the front door tell<strong>in</strong>g them<br />
where to put each item as they br<strong>in</strong>g them <strong>in</strong> – you can be gett<strong>in</strong>g on with<br />
other th<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />
TIP – You could also stick a coloured piece of paper on the door of each room<br />
<strong>in</strong> the new house to make it even easier to move th<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong><br />
TIP – Large items of furniture can be tagged <strong>in</strong> the same way, mak<strong>in</strong>g it less<br />
likely that items will be moved <strong>in</strong>to the wrong room – leav<strong>in</strong>g you (hopefully)<br />
with less to move by yourself.<br />
TIP – Colour code both the side and the top of each box so that when they are<br />
stacked you are able to see what room they are for easily.<br />
TIP #4 – TAKE LABELLING ONE STEP FURTHER<br />
By this I mean that it’s all very well and good hav<strong>in</strong>g a pile of boxes <strong>in</strong> each<br />
room that now belong there, but how do you f<strong>in</strong>d the th<strong>in</strong>gs you need straight<br />
away vs. those that can wait if you don’t have time to unpack everyth<strong>in</strong>g<br />
immediately?<br />
The trick is to pack an “essentials” box(es) for each room and label it with a<br />
star or someth<strong>in</strong>g so that it’s clearly visible. This means that you know that<br />
open<strong>in</strong>g just those boxes will ensure you have what you need first open and<br />
ready to go.<br />
THINGS TO DO ON MOVING DAY<br />
TIP #5 – KEEP THE ESSENTIALS AND IMPORTANT STUFF WITH YOU
On mov<strong>in</strong>g day itself, you don’t want to run the risk of not be<strong>in</strong>g able to get<br />
your hands on what you need when you need it.<br />
You may be delayed actually mov<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>, and try<strong>in</strong>g to f<strong>in</strong>d sleep<strong>in</strong>g items and<br />
toiletries etc… <strong>in</strong> the dark <strong>in</strong> an unfamiliar house is the last th<strong>in</strong>g you will<br />
want to be faced with.<br />
As such, try and pack your own car with all your essential items – th<strong>in</strong>gs like:-<br />
Paperwork<br />
Valuables<br />
Bedd<strong>in</strong>g and a blow up bed!<br />
Kitchen essentials box with tea bags, coffee, milk, cups, biscuits, bottle of<br />
w<strong>in</strong>e and corkscrew – and the kettle of course! – at least you can make a<br />
dr<strong>in</strong>k as soon as you need one!<br />
Kids essentials box – kids want to feel at home <strong>in</strong> a strange home as<br />
quickly as they can – so get them to pack their favourite toys, teddy, a<br />
blanket, nightie/pj’s etc… so that they can settle <strong>in</strong> and at least sleep <strong>in</strong><br />
their familiar th<strong>in</strong>gs if you don’t unpack everyth<strong>in</strong>g on day 1.<br />
Pets essentials box – pets will feel very confused at this time, and so the<br />
quicker you can familiarise them with the house, the better – pack<br />
th<strong>in</strong>gs like food, water bowl, snacks, bed, favourite toys etc….<br />
Clothes – a change of clothes for everyone for the follow<strong>in</strong>g day so you<br />
can get go<strong>in</strong>g!<br />
Toiletries for everyone<br />
As soon as you arrive at the new house, you can at least have all the basics to<br />
hand – and out of the way <strong>in</strong> the car until you need them. If the removals are<br />
delayed/break down etc… then it won’t be a complete disaster as you can<br />
camp out together with bedd<strong>in</strong>g and essentials – it could be an adventure!<br />
TIP #6 – PRIORITISE
Now you have got all the boxes <strong>in</strong> the right rooms <strong>in</strong> the new house – it’s time<br />
to work out what you should do first.<br />
This is where overwhelm can still set <strong>in</strong> if you’re not careful.<br />
Prioritis<strong>in</strong>g can really help with this as you want to be sure that you don’t<br />
spend 3 hours on day one unpack<strong>in</strong>g all the best ch<strong>in</strong>a. You are better off<br />
spend<strong>in</strong>g time on what matters, and what can get you and the rest of the<br />
family up and runn<strong>in</strong>g as quickly as you can.<br />
My list of what I would do first would be someth<strong>in</strong>g like this:-<br />
Furniture is roughly <strong>in</strong> the right place (this means I can have somewhere to<br />
put my stuff when I start to open boxes)<br />
Curta<strong>in</strong>s are up <strong>in</strong> bedrooms<br />
Essentials boxes are unpacked from the car (see Tip #5)<br />
Essentials boxes for each room are unpacked (see Tip #4)<br />
Start to open the rest of the boxes, start<strong>in</strong>g with the most used rooms first<br />
(kitchen, bathroom, utility, bedrooms, liv<strong>in</strong>g areas, storage areas)<br />
At least then you are more likely to be able to function as quickly as you can,<br />
and are less likely to run out of time for the important stuff. You could work as<br />
far down the list as you can and then leave for another day.<br />
TIP #7 – USE MOMENTUM<br />
Although leav<strong>in</strong>g boxes for another day is very tempt<strong>in</strong>g when you have done<br />
so much already on move-<strong>in</strong> day, the trick is to keep go<strong>in</strong>g with unpack<strong>in</strong>g<br />
while you have the energy and momentum from the move itself.<br />
Leav<strong>in</strong>g boxes for too long means they are likely to become <strong>in</strong>visible to you<br />
after a while, and you may f<strong>in</strong>d that you still have them there after months!
TIP – the only exception with leav<strong>in</strong>g items <strong>in</strong> boxes is if you are plann<strong>in</strong>g to<br />
redecorate straight away – leav<strong>in</strong>g the less used items packed safely away <strong>in</strong><br />
that room makes sense.<br />
mov<strong>in</strong>g house tips and tricks to make the move easier. If you are mov<strong>in</strong>g<br />
house then follow these tips to create an easier moveIf you are mov<strong>in</strong>g house<br />
<strong>in</strong> the near future, then I hope that some of these tips and tricks will help you<br />
to make move-<strong>in</strong> day a day to remember, for all the right reasons!<br />
The trick is to plan as much as you possibly can – so that you simply have to<br />
follow the plan when the time comes.<br />
This can save so much stress, time and energy on move-<strong>in</strong> day – and will<br />
enable you to get started on liv<strong>in</strong>g life <strong>in</strong> your new home that bit faster.<br />
‣ Tips to Feel Organised While <strong>Mov<strong>in</strong>g</strong><br />
Noth<strong>in</strong>g can be more challeng<strong>in</strong>g than mov<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to a new house. There are so<br />
many th<strong>in</strong>gs to do before the f<strong>in</strong>al mov<strong>in</strong>g day. From arrang<strong>in</strong>g mov<strong>in</strong>g truck<br />
to pack<strong>in</strong>g household items, declutter<strong>in</strong>g house to lift<strong>in</strong>g heavy boxes, you<br />
have to take care of everyth<strong>in</strong>g for a smooth execution.<br />
S<strong>in</strong>ce the key to a successful move is a management, make sure you<br />
coord<strong>in</strong>ate every step carefully. Without the good organisation skills, you<br />
could be lost <strong>in</strong> the m<strong>in</strong>d of your mov<strong>in</strong>g process. The better way to organise<br />
th<strong>in</strong>gs is to hire a professional and affordable <strong>Adelaide</strong> Removalists that can<br />
give you a zero damage guarantee with 100 % customer satisfaction.<br />
Besides professional assistance, make sure you stick with the right mov<strong>in</strong>g<br />
plan you created for the smooth and effective process. You can also consider<br />
the follow<strong>in</strong>g 6 tips if you want to stay organised dur<strong>in</strong>g your house move.<br />
These tips will help you create trouble-free relocation strategy while lett<strong>in</strong>g<br />
you make the right decision at the right time.<br />
Let’s get started!
1. <strong>Mov<strong>in</strong>g</strong> timel<strong>in</strong>e is imperative<br />
Creat<strong>in</strong>g a comprehensive mov<strong>in</strong>g timel<strong>in</strong>e is one of the best ways to keep an<br />
entire mov<strong>in</strong>g day organised. Whether you are relocat<strong>in</strong>g locally or <strong>in</strong>terstate,<br />
a mov<strong>in</strong>g timel<strong>in</strong>e can always organise your exhaust<strong>in</strong>g tasks while lett<strong>in</strong>g you<br />
monitor the progress closely.<br />
So, before jump<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to a complicated relocation process, take some time out<br />
of your busy schedule and create a to-do-list of tasks that need to be taken<br />
place prior to your move. You can further prioritise it depend<strong>in</strong>g on your<br />
specific needs and set timeframes for each task.<br />
This is how you will get better clarity about what you need and how to achieve<br />
it with<strong>in</strong> a given timeframe. All you need to do is to stay focused and get the<br />
most out of your customised timel<strong>in</strong>e.<br />
2. Chuck Out Unwanted Items<br />
Yes, you have to do this. Once you are done with the list of items you are not<br />
go<strong>in</strong>g to take to your new place, make sure you get rid of them. There is no use<br />
of keep<strong>in</strong>g unwanted items as it messes up space and create unnecessary<br />
chaos dur<strong>in</strong>g the pack<strong>in</strong>g and mov<strong>in</strong>g tasks.<br />
So, it is better to chuck them out 2 to 3 days before your mov<strong>in</strong>g day. If the<br />
condition of the items is good, you can sell them onl<strong>in</strong>e or donate to a charity<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>Adelaide</strong>. Make sure you create a list of all the items you are tak<strong>in</strong>g along<br />
with you to your new house – this will keep th<strong>in</strong>gs organised.<br />
3. Floor Plann<strong>in</strong>g of a new house<br />
The excitement of shift<strong>in</strong>g to a new home is someth<strong>in</strong>g that always keeps you<br />
enthusiastic, especially when you are relocat<strong>in</strong>g for the first time. It is always<br />
a special time for you and your family, as you have planned a lot of new th<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
<strong>in</strong> your new house like how the furniture will be accustomed, where your<br />
Plasma TV will be placed, etc.
But before mov<strong>in</strong>g your furniture and other household items, don’t forget to<br />
create a floor plann<strong>in</strong>g of your new house. This will give you a better idea of<br />
how to acqua<strong>in</strong>t the new surround<strong>in</strong>g with old furniture.<br />
In simple terms, a floor plan of a new house allows you to get familiar with its<br />
layout so that you can organise your mov<strong>in</strong>g items quickly and easily.<br />
For example, a detailed floor plan will help you identify whether your<br />
furniture will fit <strong>in</strong> the elevator or get through the door or not.<br />
4. Proper Pack<strong>in</strong>g is Essential<br />
Pack<strong>in</strong>g is someth<strong>in</strong>g that consumes a lot of time and delays the entire<br />
relocation process <strong>in</strong> <strong>Adelaide</strong>. In order to ensure efficient move, you have to<br />
engage <strong>in</strong> the well-organised pack<strong>in</strong>g process.<br />
Create a pack<strong>in</strong>g schedule, make a list of th<strong>in</strong>gs you need to pack and arrange<br />
all the tools for safe and secure pack<strong>in</strong>g. If you want considerable results, then<br />
sett<strong>in</strong>g up a deadl<strong>in</strong>e would be amaz<strong>in</strong>g for you.<br />
Apart from this, you should know what to pack first and how much time it will<br />
take to avoid any pack<strong>in</strong>g mistakes. It is recommended to split the major<br />
pack<strong>in</strong>g process <strong>in</strong>to achievable goals. This will help you monitor the progress<br />
on cont<strong>in</strong>uous basis while keep<strong>in</strong>g your precious items safe from damages.<br />
Try to pack your belong<strong>in</strong>gs by dest<strong>in</strong>ation room, type, weight and other key<br />
characteristics that will make your relocation journey a bit easier and<br />
manageable.<br />
For safe and secure pack<strong>in</strong>g, it is always good to hire professional pack<strong>in</strong>g<br />
team that can pack your treasured items with utmost care us<strong>in</strong>g high-quality<br />
pack<strong>in</strong>g materials. Hire them two days prior to your move <strong>in</strong> order to feel<br />
organised.<br />
5. Label your packed boxes
It is one of the most overlooked yet important th<strong>in</strong>gs that will help you<br />
organise the entire mov<strong>in</strong>g process with ease.<br />
Once you are done with the pack<strong>in</strong>g, label all your corrugated boxes with their<br />
relevant names. For example, if you have packed all fragile items <strong>in</strong> a box,<br />
mention it as “Fragile Items”. If a box has utensils and other kitchen items,<br />
mention it as “kitchen items” You can also create a list of contents us<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
permanent black marker.<br />
6. Take Professional Assistance<br />
No matter where are you relocat<strong>in</strong>g, hir<strong>in</strong>g a professional removal company<br />
like Better Removalists <strong>Adelaide</strong> can give you peace of m<strong>in</strong>d. Their highlyexperienced<br />
team can help you manage your entire move <strong>in</strong> an organised way.<br />
From declutter<strong>in</strong>g to pack<strong>in</strong>g, lift<strong>in</strong>g to unpack<strong>in</strong>g, they can do everyth<strong>in</strong>g just<br />
to provide you smooth and hassle-free mov<strong>in</strong>g experience.<br />
A reliable mov<strong>in</strong>g company carries a custom mov<strong>in</strong>g checklist, pack<strong>in</strong>g<br />
materials (if required) and high-end technologies such as mov<strong>in</strong>g dollies to<br />
ensure safe and damage-free removal. You just need to mention your specific<br />
requirements, and they will provide you with a free quote on your move. Isn’t<br />
it easy?<br />
5.0 Th<strong>in</strong>gs to Do After <strong>Mov<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Into</strong> Your <strong>New</strong> Home<br />
Review<strong>in</strong>g a checklist of th<strong>in</strong>gs to do when mov<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to our new home will<br />
make the enormous task of mov<strong>in</strong>g so much easier. Nobody really likes the act<br />
of mov<strong>in</strong>g. It can be nerve wrack<strong>in</strong>g, exhaust<strong>in</strong>g and overwhelm<strong>in</strong>g, with so<br />
much to do <strong>in</strong> one day. However, by break<strong>in</strong>g down the steps of mov<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to<br />
10 simple tasks, you can streaml<strong>in</strong>e the process for yourself.<br />
Now, before mov<strong>in</strong>g, you've undoubtedly reviewed the home <strong>in</strong>spection<br />
report and other types of <strong>in</strong>spection reports. Either the seller has fixed certa<strong>in</strong>
th<strong>in</strong>gs for you or you will need to, at some po<strong>in</strong>t, make sure everyth<strong>in</strong>g is<br />
work<strong>in</strong>g to your satisfaction. But today is not the day to overhaul the HVAC.<br />
Further, dur<strong>in</strong>g the f<strong>in</strong>al walkthrough with your agent, you undoubtedly<br />
checked for plumb<strong>in</strong>g leaks, reviewed where your water shut-off valve is<br />
located, and you are confident you can f<strong>in</strong>d and open the electrical panel. But<br />
the one th<strong>in</strong>g you might want to review prior to mov<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> is the condition of<br />
your floor<strong>in</strong>g. For example, if you plan to replace carpet<strong>in</strong>g with hardwood,<br />
plan for this before the mov<strong>in</strong>g truck pulls up. It is much easier to replace<br />
floor<strong>in</strong>g before you move <strong>in</strong>to the house.<br />
Top 10 Th<strong>in</strong>gs to Do Before <strong>Mov<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Into</strong> a <strong>House</strong><br />
Do not plan major remodels or undertake tear<strong>in</strong>g out walls until you have<br />
lived <strong>in</strong> the house for a while. I cannot believe the th<strong>in</strong>gs so many buyers say<br />
they will do and never get around to. Buyers might talk about the horrid pa<strong>in</strong>t<br />
color <strong>in</strong> a room and years later, that wall is not pa<strong>in</strong>ted. Or they might say:<br />
first th<strong>in</strong>g I'm gonna do is tear out those kitchen cab<strong>in</strong>ets, but 10 years later,<br />
the cab<strong>in</strong>ets are still <strong>in</strong>tact.<br />
Work through the process one step at a time. And remember, your first day of<br />
mov<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> will most likely be the most stressful. After that, th<strong>in</strong>gs will tend to<br />
fall <strong>in</strong>to place.<br />
1. Turn on Utilities. If you haven't already notified the utility companies to<br />
transfer gas, water, electrical, trash and sewer <strong>in</strong>to your name, you need to<br />
call. In some localities, county utilities might be transferred by the escrow<br />
company, but it's a good idea to <strong>in</strong>quire about this at clos<strong>in</strong>g. The time to f<strong>in</strong>d<br />
out you have no electricity is not when the sun goes down.<br />
2. Sequester Pets. <strong>Mov<strong>in</strong>g</strong> your pets <strong>in</strong>to a new home can be a terrify<strong>in</strong>g<br />
experience for some pets. The surround<strong>in</strong>gs are unfamiliar. Maybe scary.
Br<strong>in</strong>g blankets, food dishes, litter boxes, toys and treats <strong>in</strong> a separate box for<br />
your pets. Then place those items, with your pets, <strong>in</strong> a separate room. Away<br />
from the noise, commotion hustle and bustle. Help them feel safe and reduce<br />
the chance they will bolt out the front door.<br />
3. Change the Locks. You have no idea how many strangers could have keys<br />
to your new home. Call a locksmith pronto and get those locks changed. If<br />
your door is miss<strong>in</strong>g a deadbolt, a locksmith can <strong>in</strong>stall that, too. Most mobile<br />
locksmiths charge around $100 to make a home visit, plus extra for the keys.<br />
This is a good time to change all the locks to work with a s<strong>in</strong>gle key. Bonus tip:<br />
Come up with a plan to prevent gett<strong>in</strong>g locked out of the house.<br />
4. Plug <strong>in</strong> Refrigerator. Make sure all of the appliances are plugged <strong>in</strong> and<br />
work<strong>in</strong>g. Many people while mov<strong>in</strong>g out unplug a refrigerator and turn it off.<br />
If you haven't gone grocery shopp<strong>in</strong>g yet, you would not even know the<br />
refrigerator was not work<strong>in</strong>g unless you check. Check the ice dispenser is<br />
work<strong>in</strong>g as well. And who knows, sometimes sellers leave a surprise bottle of<br />
bubbly <strong>in</strong> the 'frig for buyers.<br />
5. Change Mail<strong>in</strong>g Address. F<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g local bus<strong>in</strong>esses after you move is about<br />
as hard as ask<strong>in</strong>g, "Hey, Siri, where is the post office?" With Locations turned<br />
on, your cellphone can locate many bus<strong>in</strong>esses for you. Even so, they will<br />
likely mix up mail for a while, and not all of it tends to get forwarded. For that<br />
reason, change your mail<strong>in</strong>g address on your last credit card statements or<br />
onl<strong>in</strong>e for all major credit cards.<br />
6. Set Up Security. For safety conscious people, a home security system is<br />
often a necessity for peace of m<strong>in</strong>d. If your home already has the equipment<br />
<strong>in</strong>stalled, it will take next to no time for the security company to activate it.<br />
Some companies <strong>in</strong>stall systems that let you set the security alarm when you
are <strong>in</strong>side the home at night, which is extra comfort for s<strong>in</strong>gle <strong>in</strong>dividuals.<br />
Choose strong security codes, one for you and one for guests.<br />
7. Establish Internet. If your security system uses cameras, they might be<br />
wired to work on WiFi, which means even without a computer, you could<br />
need Internet at your house. Also, the popular digital doorbells use WiFi. So,<br />
do home-based apps that turn on and off the lights, open garage doors and<br />
water your lawn. While the tech person is there to connect you to WiFi, don't<br />
forget to set up the television to stream your favorite shows.<br />
8. Order Food and Dr<strong>in</strong>k. Some people pack snacks to take with on the day of<br />
mov<strong>in</strong>g. Others want to feed not only themselves but the movers and / or<br />
friends help<strong>in</strong>g them to upload. Nowadays your options are not limited to<br />
pizza and soft dr<strong>in</strong>ks. Further, mov<strong>in</strong>g day is not a good day to plan to cook.<br />
Get take-out from the Ch<strong>in</strong>ese jo<strong>in</strong>t down the street or order a case of beer to<br />
be delivered through your favorite food delivery app. Keep plenty of bottled<br />
water on hand.<br />
9. Establish Sleep<strong>in</strong>g Arrangements. Don't wait until midnight to figure out<br />
that all the movers have left and you can't f<strong>in</strong>d the screws to set up your bed.<br />
Or you don't have any pillows or bedd<strong>in</strong>g. The first piece of furniture to be set<br />
up should always be the beds. Everyth<strong>in</strong>g else can wait. Most people also pack<br />
an overnight bag that conta<strong>in</strong>s all of the essentials you will need upon retir<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and ris<strong>in</strong>g, such as toothpaste, brushes, contact lenses and medications.<br />
10. Meet the Neighbors. Hopefully the neighbors will appear bear<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Tupperware meals or plates full of cookies. If you spot them eye<strong>in</strong>g you<br />
unload<strong>in</strong>g boxes, <strong>in</strong>vite them over. They should know enough to just walk<br />
over and <strong>in</strong>troduce themselves, but some do not. Or, they worry they are<br />
<strong>in</strong>trud<strong>in</strong>g. Make a special effort to remember names. Don't be that guy whom
for years ignores a super nice woman next door because you don't want to<br />
admit you don't know her name.<br />
Conclusion<br />
<strong>Mov<strong>in</strong>g</strong> a house is always a daunt<strong>in</strong>g process. But when you plan early and<br />
create mov<strong>in</strong>g timel<strong>in</strong>es and work accord<strong>in</strong>g to your checklist, you will reach<br />
the desired goals without any hassle. So, the next time when you move, try to<br />
keep th<strong>in</strong>gs organised as much as possible. And apply these tips when you<br />
move to your new house.<br />
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