Whether you’re relocating to a new house or an apartment, the entire process can be exhausting. From packing tons of boxes to the hassle of unpacking them later, it’s easy to resent moving day.

The cool thing is that it’s not all gloom and doom. Because, with a handful of tips, you can make moving more manageable and less of a headache.

To help you avoid the anxiety and confusion associated with moving, here are some valuable pointers to get you started.

Plan ahead

To be realistic, packing sucks. So, to make the experience more comfortable, start packing weeks before moving day.

First, get the right supplies, like boxes, tape, box cutters, sticker labels, and colored markers.

Have a checklist to make sure you buy all the required supplies. For fragile items, purchase bubble wrap or packing paper to keep your items intact.

Get appropriate storage space

Make plans to have the right storage space for all your items. The last thing you want is to squeeze in furniture on top of your kitchen appliances.

With storage in Christchurch, you’ll have tons of space to pack your belongings conveniently with the ease of doing it at your own pace.

The beauty of a storage unit is that you can comfortably have it delivered to your home and load it up as you please. 

Be mindful of critical areas

To be honest, the kitchen is one of the hardest rooms to pack when moving. With so many items to consider, it’s understandable why this area might be the most dreaded space.

If you’re relocating into your house, the functionality and beauty of your kitchen design Christchurch, depends on how well you organize your appliances when packing.

It’s difficult to enjoy your kitchen when you end up with broken appliances and dishes during relocation. 

So, to start with, always clean your appliances beforehand and pack them in their original box. Otherwise, use a quality cushioned container with similar dimensions. 

For dinnerware and glass bowls, always use bubble wrap.

Label like a pro

Labeling a bunch of boxes seems like an odious task. Well, it might not be at the top of the fun activities to do, but it helps make unpacking less disastrous.

Always use a permanent, waterproof marker to label each side of the box. It’s best to use a different colored pen for each room. 

Plus, with properly marked containers, you reduce the stress of spending hours trying to locate your bottle of lemon scented body wash when you want to enjoy a sensual bath after a day of moving boxes.

Have a special box

Keep all your essential items in a separate container where you’ll have your medications, documents, and valuables.

Instead of putting this carton in the storage unit, have it in your car. By doing so, you reduce the hassle of having to stop the moving truck every time you need to pop a pill or take a supplement.

Parting shot

Moving into a new space is exciting. With these incredible tips, you can survive the experience and get to enjoy your beautiful home.

And, as I’ve mentioned, don’t forget to pack in advance to avoid the pain of scrambling for things last minute.

Author(s)

  • Esther Muwombi

    Esther Muwombi

    Esther Muwombi is a freelance content creation specialist and Journalist based in the Netherlands. Esther writes about Business, fitness, travel, and gathers news stories for large media outlets around the World. She has been doing this for the past 11 years and enjoys every bit of it. Esther mothers three adorable girls and one brilliant boy. When she's not writing, she loves to relax by the beach with her family. You can find her on Facebook and read more of her writings on Huffington Post, the Guardian and the niles.org