{"id":16507,"date":"2019-05-17T23:06:23","date_gmt":"2019-05-17T17:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golocalclassified.com\/article\/?p=16507"},"modified":"2019-05-17T23:06:35","modified_gmt":"2019-05-17T17:36:35","slug":"6-moving-tips-that-make-moving-stress-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/golocalclassified.com\/article\/6-moving-tips-that-make-moving-stress-free\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Moving Tips That Make Moving Stress Free"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Getting ready to move? Have you really taken care of\neverything before you make the big move? From figuring out what you need to\ntake with you and what you should leave behind, the process can be quite frustrating\nnot to mention stressful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you are a good planner planning for a move can make\neven you sweat bullets. The good news is that there are a number of ways you\ncan make the process easier. Here are some of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip 1 \u2013 De-Clutter Before You Start Packing <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moving can cost a lot so why would you want to add to that\nby taking things with you that you really won\u2019t need in your new place? These\ninclude items and furniture that have been gathering dust in your attic and\nbasement for ages and items that haven\u2019t been out of those cabinets for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So before making a call to Liberty Properties<\/a> that you are on\nyour way and you start packing, the first thing you should do is to sort out\neverything that you don\u2019t need and get rid of it. You are making a fresh start\nin your life, and those things will only pull you down. By de-cluttering and\nselling the items that you find in the dark recesses of your home, you can cut\ndown your work and get some extra cash that you really need. Plus, you will\nalso save time in unpacking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip 2 – Keep a To-Do Running List<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will overlook some things right before that moving van\ncomes. This can include full trash bags that you forgot to take out, dirty\nshowers that new home owners will complain about, a not so empty ridge that you\ndidn\u2019t have time to empty and other small tasks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s quite easy to forget these things when you are running\naround like a headless chicken while you are packing. However, you can prevent\nthis from happening by creating\na running to-do list<\/a> of such tasks and going through them one by one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cross each item off the list as it is taken care of and you\nwill feel that stress lifting from yourshoulders. This way you can prioritize\nyour time and even schedule your tasks so you can go through as many in a day\nas possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip 3 \u2013 Have Cash On Hand for the Movers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you hired a moving company, make sure that you have cash\non hand to give the movers tips<\/a> on\nthe day you move. If you are really impressed by the service, give them a bit\nmore. Even though this is not necessary, it is highly appreciated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the movers know that their work is appreciated, they may\neven go above and beyond the call of duty which will reduce you stress\nsignificantly. Since you can\u2019t use a credit card to do this, make sure that you\nhave cash on hand on the day of the move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip 4 – Pack a\nCooler<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a lot of heavy lifting involved during moving day\nand chances are you will be doing some of it even if you hire professional\nmovers. That will take a lot of energy which you may be too distracted and busy\nto replenish. Do you really want to collapse before you have taken care of the\ntasks in your to-do list?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To prevent this from happening and wasting your time, pack a\ncooler with enough food and drink that can last you for an entire day. Make\nsure this is filled with snacks and beverages that you can consume on the go\nsuch as nuts, chips, pre-made sandwiches and protein bars to name a few. You\nshould also pack extras for the movers. Even though they may have made their\nown arrangements, it can pay to be nice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip 5 – Pack an \u2018Essentials\u2019 Bag<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is also called a \u2018go\u2019 bag<\/a> and it can be any small duffel bag that is packed with\nanything you will need on the day of the move and after. This includes\nimportant documents and valuables that you want with you in the car and not in\nthe moving van where they can get damaged or misplaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the items that should go in this bag include\ntoiletries, extra clothes, phone chargers, necessary medication etc. Keep the\nbag in a designated space in your car so that you don\u2019t have to root around to\nget the things you need. Plus, place it in your car immediately so that it\ndoesn\u2019t go in the van. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip 6 \u2013 Charge Your Phone<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may not have time to play games on your phone on the day\nof the move, but the charge may still be low because of all the calls you make\non that day. You need to ensure that your phone doesn\u2019t give out on you during\nthe move. What if you get lost on the way or have to take a quick pit stop? You\nneed to stay in touch with the moving van so you can get to your new place at\nthe same time as the movers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you can charge your phone in the car, more power to you. Just\nkeep that in your essentials bag so you can grab it quickly when you need it.\nIf you plan on listening to music on the way, this should be one of your\npriorities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, do a final walkthrough through the house\nbefore heading to your new one. Keep an eye out for items that you may have\nforgotten to pack and take with you. Check all of the cabinets in all of the\nrooms including the back of the shelves to make sure of this. \n\nMoving day can be a challenge, but not if you do\nso smartly. The calmer you are, the faster it will go and you won\u2019t forget\nessential items either. The movers may be doing all of the heavy lifting, but\nthat doesn\u2019t mean you should let them do everything. \n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Getting ready to move? Have you really taken care of everything before you make the big move? From figuring out what you need to take with you and what you should leave behind, the process can be quite frustrating not to mention stressful. Even if you are a good planner planning for a move can […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16507","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-tips-tricks"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/golocalclassified.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16507","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/golocalclassified.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/golocalclassified.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/golocalclassified.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/golocalclassified.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16507"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/golocalclassified.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16507\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/golocalclassified.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16507"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/golocalclassified.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16507"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/golocalclassified.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16507"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}