Moving is an important and exciting time for a family. Depending on how much you have to move, it can also be something of an ordeal. Between packing and transporting, you might find yourself feeling winded well before the move is even close to complete. Here are four tips for mastering moving day.
Start early to Master Moving Day
Even if your designated “moving day” isn’t for another couple of weeks, you should be in the process of preparing as early as possible. You don’t have to be hauling boxes into a truck either. You should be going through all your belongings to decide what should and what shouldn’t be moved. Have your children and spouse do the same. By giving yourself this extra window of time, you can make the actual move-in day all the more bearable.
Check the forecast
We can’t control the weather. If we could, it’d likely be beautiful, 75-degree days year-round. However, you can try to plan your move around nice weather as much as possible. When deciding on a moving day, look ahead and see what the forecast for precipitation is. If it’s more than about 20 percent, you should find another day. After all, you don’t want to be caught in the rain while trying to move your most valuable possessions.
Work with professional movers
The more hands the better when it comes to moving. Professional movers know all about how to expedite the process so that you get everything moved as efficiently as possible. Their experience in handling large items means that you won’t have to stress yourself out unnecessarily trying to carry beds and dressers downstairs. You’ll still have to do your part in the move as well, including packing. However, movers can make a world of difference.
Start early in the day
If you hire movers or not, you’ll want to start as early as possible. The morning hours are cooler and are sure to be appreciated by everyone who can avoid sweating. Plus, this gives you plenty more time to settle into your new home, rather than having to deal with unpacking well into the night or early hours of the morning.
We hope this has given you a good idea of how to have a great move. It’s an exciting experience that shouldn’t be made stressful. By following these tips, you will have a smooth transition to your new home by mastering moving day.