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March 01, 2021

Are you nervous about moving house soon?

When you buy a new home, you cannot wait to get inside and start living in it. You usually have lots of plans for decorating and are impatient to get started.

But before all that, you have the biggest job so far-moving.

There's no doubt that moving can be one of the biggest and most stressful jobs we ever have to do. The organizing, packing, storing, moving, and unpacking is jobs we often dread and may even pay people to do for us.

But, we have great tips for moving which can make it all stress-free. These useful moving tips will reduce the amount of work you have to do, and make the move run smoothly.

Plus, these tips can even save you money which is always a win-win.

In this article, we'll share 6 simple home moving tips so you can look forward to moving day. These useful tips will help you to move quickly and efficiently.

Read on for more information.

1. Have a Spring Clean Before Moving

No doubt you will have a lot of possessions you need to move into your new house. They'll include clothes, furniture, crockery, electrical appliances, and so on.

So you don't want to waste time boxing up possessions you no longer need. It's a complete waste of time and effort.

So, if like most of us you have a garage or storage unit full of junk, now is the time for a spring clean. You should go through your home, room by room, and start removing things you no longer need.

Most of us have clothes we regret buying or those unwanted gifts from distant relatives. When going through your possessions, you need to be strict with yourself. If you haven't worn or used something for a while, then just get rid of it.

If not, you'll still end up with dozens of unnecessary boxes to unpack further down the line.

2. Donate Unwanted Items to Charity

Once you have identified all those unwanted possessions, don't just throw them in the garbage.

Take suitable things such as clothes etc to local charities. They'll be able to sell them to raise money or donate them to those in need.

With bigger items such as couches and beds, contact the charity and ask whether they want them. If so, they'll often come and collect them for free.

This saves you time and money having to hire a truck to take them to the dump.

3. Stock up on Packing Items

House moves require a lot of boxes, tape, bubble wrap, and more, so it's good to stock up on these well in advance.

But before you go ordering them, visit your local grocery and liquor stores to ask for unwanted boxes. Grocery stores, in particular, throw away hundreds of boxes a week, so they're often willing to give them to customers.

This will save you money, plus you'll be able to start packing as soon as possible.

Also, websites such as Nextdoor allow you to connect with people who want to get rid of packing materials from a recent move. Even if you have to pay, they'll still be cheaper than buying them new.

4. Use Clothes to Pack Delicate Items

A great moving hack is to pack delicate items such as glasses and ornaments with your clothes.

Sweaters, pants, and even t-shirts can offer suitable protection. This cuts down on the amount of bubble wrap you have to use, which is great for the environment.

But, the biggest benefit is that you will pack and unpack twice as fast. You'll have to box up all these items so why not save time and pack them together.

5. Change Your Address in Advance

You want to ensure you're receiving your mail from day one in the new house. So, it's a good idea to update your address with your bank and the post office well in advance.

By using the Canada Post website you can change your address up to 30 days before moving.

This will save you the headache of trying to update your address whilst trying to get settled. It will also prevent you from missing payments on utility bills and subscription services.

6. Hire a Storage Box

We all know that moving days come with a lot of stress.

If you use a moving company, things can often go wrong such as the driver being late, going to the wrong address, breaking down, and more.

Also, if you decide to move everything yourself, you usually have to rely on family and friends. You have to hope that everyone is available or that they can lend a hand at some point.

So why not move at your own pace?

Our storage boxes allow you to move home over a longer period of time. You can therefore prioritize things you want to move first and at times which suit your schedule.

We'll drop off your required size storage box and let you load it up when it suits you. When you're ready, we can either collect it and move it straight to your new home, or we can store it at one of our safe premises.

You can then instruct us when you're ready for it to be taken to the new property. Once you have unloaded everything, we'll take it back.

Storage boxes are the new easy way of moving and eliminate the need of hiring a truck or removal company.

Top Tips for Moving Without the Hassle

We hope you have enjoyed reading our article and have discovered some great tips for moving house.

As you can see, moving doesn't have to be a stressful event. If you prepared and take your time, it should all go smoothly.

Feel free to contact us for a quote on a storage box to help you move.