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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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