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We all know that moving house can be a stressful experience for everyone involved, including children and your own personal sanity. There are many things to take into consideration both before the move and once you’re settled into your new house.
Grace Removals house moving tips
We all know that moving house can be a stressful experience for everyone involved, including children and your own personal sanity. There are many things to take into consideration both before the move and once you’re settled into your new house. For this reason, Grace Removals has pulled together top tips for a successful, smooth and stress-free home move.
Grace Removals top tips for a successful move:
1. When planning your move, create a checklist of things you need to do in the lead up to the moving date. Prioritisation is key in this process and it is important you follow this checklist closely to ensure you are fully prepared when the day arrives
2. It’s the service which helps relieve stress of moving and knowing your belongings are in good hands. By using a removalist, you can be rest assured that your property (and personal safety) is being looked after, leaving you to focus on other things
3. It is essential to begin packing your belongings a couple of weeks early as this will help you to avoid running around on the moving day and stressing about time
4. Start by packing the most disorganised rooms first and things will become easier once the content of these rooms are in boxes
5. Colour coding and labelling your boxes will assist you with finding important items easily once moved in and unpacking items room by room
6. Be prepared and plan carefully where your furniture will be placed in your new residence. Space can often be an issue and stressing about what objects and furniture will go where can put pressure on the move
7. The most time consuming activity around moving suburb relates to changing suppliers and updating contacts on your change of address. Be prepared to organise connecting your phone, gas and electricity as well as redirecting your mail before arriving in your new home. Don’t forget to look into your new local vet, dentist and doctor.
8. Remember to defrost the refrigerator 48 hours before uplift to allow the interior time to dry. After towel drying the interior, wipe with vanilla essence. This is the ultimate fridge and freezer odour killer and completely safe to administer around food
9. On the day of the move, pack an overnight bag with your essentials so you are comfortable as your belongings arrive
10. Make a final check of the house including cupboards and storage areas to ensure you have taken all of your belongings with you. Ensure you have locked all doors and windows when leaving your old house. |
