When you move home, you may initially think that the hardest task will be to pack up boxes and ensure that all items are carefully stored and are not likely to become damaged. However, there is a long list of other areas that need to be tackled too and should be tackled on a budget. You must firstly consider looking at insurance for the move away – it is a must! Take control of your finances before making your firm plans.
When we move away, from one city to another, it is not just our home possessions that need to be moved – what about our cars? You most likely don’t want to drive two cars across town, therefore you must consider how you will move it. Thankfully there are suitable companies like https://carsrelo.com/ who will be on hand to help with competitive prices. If you also have other items that need to be moved such as caravans or bikes, this too must remain a priority.
Once this is all under control, you can shift your focus to packing and sorting through the mounds of boxes that have amassed over time.
What should I take care of once I’m in the new home?
Between all the packaging and shopping for the new home, it is important to plan a day for a thorough cleaning of the home you are leaving and the home you are moving into. Whilst this may sound like an expense, it doesn’t have to be – there is no need to hire anyone to do this.
Keep things cheap by doing it yourself. A good tip is to coordinate the cleaning of the home when it is empty, before the movers arrive and preferably even a day or two before the day of moving. When the home is empty of furniture, the cleaning work will be more efficient and thorough and will ensure that you reach every corner of the house and clean it.
Cleaning
Focus on cleaning areas that are not usually cleaned, such as over kitchen cabinets, refrigerators and high shelves – where a lot of dust accumulates. The filters of the air conditioner should also be thoroughly rinsed under the faucet, the filters not only accumulate a lot of dust but also bacteria that may escape into the room space during each operation of the air conditioner. You can do this without having to pay someone to come look for you.
You should also have a thorough check of all electronics and appliances to ensure that they are fit for function and safe in case you have children.
Unboxing
When unboxing, you should have already prioritised the items that you will need immediately, which may include a kettle, toothbrushes, pillows, crockery and cutlery etc. Once you have unboxed by priority, you should turn your focus to organisation. Don’t worry about planning exactly how you want the house to look, instead think big to small. Larger items must be sorted first, then down to the smaller details. It sounds obvious but many people search through the boxes of smaller items and open them all up on the surfaces.
Leave this until last, and this way you can be sure that they are not damaged and all is well.
Moving home is an exciting prospect for everyone and most certainly a stressful one; therefore work methodically and plan meticulously beforehand to keep it stress free and budget friendly.
Be safe out there.
Stanley
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