How to Organize and Make Your First Move an Easy One

30. Nov, 2011 0 Comments

Your first move is a big undertaking and knowing what to expect will help make it easier. Organizing and having a plan of action goes a long way in moving your household contents so they get there safe and sound.

The first decision is whether to hire a removalist or do the move by renting a truck and doing it yourself. The answer is usually decided when weighing the costs and the time needed to complete the move. It depends on how much you have to move and the distance involved. Whether to use a removalist or rent your own truck takes some research to make an informed decision that suits you best. Melbourne residents have many choices of removalists in Melbourne and research to make the best comparison.

Once you decide what method you want to use, it is time to organize what you will take with you and what you will discard. Make areas of what you will keep and what you will not keep. Plan to discard the “will not keep” items on trash days to get a better idea of how much you are actually going to move. If you don’t go through and throw away things you don’t really need, you will end up having to pack and move it, which adds to the expenses unecessarily. Keep costs low by moving only what is really needed.

If you have items that are still in good shape that you do not want to throw away but do not want to keep, you can consider donating them or having a yard sale. Putting items into storage is an alternative as well.

Once you have made sound decisions on what is to be moved, it is time to begin packing. Removalists in Melbourne offer services where they do the packing for you, as an added service. If you can afford it, this may be the most painless way to go. This is where paring down and eliminating the things you don’t need helps, because it will be less costly with less to move.

Begin packing with the items you use the least. For example, pack away decorations and seasonal items. Good china and silver that is used for special occasions can be packed away. Take a good look around and pack first things you will not be using until you settle into your new home. Put the boxes aside in an orderly fashion and label them clearly on all sides, including the top and bottom, as to the contents. Labeling what room they go in will be a big help when moving the boxes into the new place as, at a glance, the movers will know where to bring the items.

Then it’s time to begin paring down the everyday items. For example, set aside dishes that you will need to get through the moving process and pack the rest. If you live alone, keep a dish, bowl, fork and spoon out for your use and pack the rest of the set. Put a few towels aside and pack the rest. As you bring down the number of everyday items, you have less to do at the end, but you can still function comfortably.

Go through your clothing and after deciding what you will keep and what you will discard, pack the out of season clothing first. Once you are left with all in season clothing, pare that down by choosing enough clothes to get you through the move and pack the rest. You may be doing a bit more laundry but you will have the bulk of your clothing ready to go.

The next step is to pack up the large items. Once you are a day or so out from the move, pack up the everyday items that are left. Keep a box of cleaning supplies handy so you can do some last minute tidying up and have cleaners for your new home.

Your first move can be stressful but it is also an exciting time in your life. Knowing what to expect will help keep the stress low. Have your household items and family moved safely and in an orderly manner. If you are in Melbourne removalists are available to help you move.