Monday, October 31, 2011

5 Tips for an Easy House Move

An easy house move may seem like an impossible task but there are tips that can help you have a smoother transition. Even though you might have hired interstate removalists for your big day there are still many things you will have to prepare and move yourself. You must also remember that moving house will mean you are either giving up a rental property or selling your own property.


This means you will not only have to consider your own belongings but also the condition of your current residence. Try to work through your house move in the following order:
  • Cleaning It Up
  • Packing It Up
  • Unpacking It
  • Placing It
  • Enjoying It
These steps will take you through your entire move even if it is a difficult one. Unfortunately the first step is always the hardest and it involves some good old fashioned elbow grease.
Cleaning It Up
Cleaning up your current home should be done while you are starting to organise your move. Remember thatremovalists won’t be cleaning your house for you and you need to be able to tell them what needs to be moved. Try to use this time as a way of sorting through things you can throw away, give away or sell.
Packing It Up
The next step is a lot easier if you have hired professionals to do it, but even if you have you will have to pack your personal things. Remember to keep aside clothing for in between the move as well as anything you will need straight away. Make sure you mark everything on the box so it saves you time in the next step.
Unpacking It
Once everything has been brought to your new home and put inside you will have to start the long task of unpacking. As mentioned in the last step you should have marked down what was in what boxes. This is so you can place those boxes in the approprite room:
Separate boxes into the rooms they will belong to.
Unpack each room one at a time.
To save time and energy have different family members work on different rooms.
Do not try to ‘organise’ where everything has to be, leave that for the next step.
Placing It
Once everything is unpacked in each room you can start to see where you want items to go. Start with key items such:
  • Tables and chairs.
  • Televisions.
  • Beds.
  • Cupboards.
  • Rugs.
These are items that are going to tie your rooms together so put them where you want them first and then work through the smaller items. Remember, this step may take months as you begin to settle into your new home. Don’t stress if you haven’t got it right straight away as you have to see how you want your new home to be lived in first.
Enjoying It
The final and most important step in your move is to enjoy it and have fun! After all, it is why you moved away in the first place. Make sure you are comfortable in your new surroundings and don’t be afraid to get rid of any old furniture that simply doesn’t work in its new surroundings.
A clutter free house is easier to enjoy and if you have a family it can also save you a lot of space. Remember that you won’t be moving home all that often so the hardest part has been done. Just concentrate on making your new house a ‘home’.

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