The Ultimate Guide to Moving a House

Moving houses can be both stressful and exciting. Thinking about it, we all want to make sure that everything goes smoothly – from the packing to the moving and eventually, to settling in at your new home. But you need not worry because we are here to guide you through the process and to make it easier for you. Let’s go!

The first step in practically everything we do is preparation, and it’s pretty much the same with moving houses. Like what they always say, “Being prepared is much better than being shocked.”, and we aim to minimise the shocking part. So let’s lessen that worry and hop right on to the basic things you need to think of while preparing for the move.

– What are the things involved in my move?

It’s not just about packing and making sure you have enough cardboard boxes to place all your stuff. You also need to think about how you would transport your things from your old home to the new one (do I need to hire a mover? Or will everything fit in my dad’s station wagon?). These are just a few questions you need to consider prior to packing.

– Do I have enough money for the move?

Whenever I move houses, this is actually the first thing I think about. We know moving is expensive, so it is imperative to sort out your finances prior to packing. You must consider the cost of the move (if you are hiring a mover or a transport vehicle if you are doing it yourself), plus cost for the food and accommodation if you are not immediately staying at your new house. Plus, it always pays to have extra money around since we won’t really know what other costly things will come our way during the moving period.

– Do I bring everything with me or what?

Trust me, having a lot of stuff to pack takes a lot of time. So, before you start putting in stuff into your cardboard boxes, pick only the ones you think you can use in your new home. The rest, you can give out or donate to your local community shelter.

Now that you have everything prepared, let’s move on to packing. Here are a few things to make packing easy-peasy:

• Labels. Stick them on everything.

This is a must. Label each box with a description of the contents and the room it goes to to make it easier for you to take them out when you have arrived at your new home.

• Get packing boxes and moving materials.

Yes, it’s true we can get cardboard boxes just about everywhere, but it’s best to get ones that are made and designed for moving. This will protect your belongings during and after the move.

• Heavy items on the bottom, fragile items on a different box.

I believe we are all aware of this by now. We must carefully position our things while packing, depending on their size and weight. So, the heavier the item, they go straight first at the bottom of the box, followed by the lighter ones. The breakable ones though, they need to be in a separate box and properly covered in bubble wrap or newspaper.

Got everything ready? Then you’re ready to move. Just make sure to take regular breaks throughout the whole moving period, especially when you’re moving across cities or counties. Prepare a survival kit which includes food, water, or you can make a pit stop at a diner/cafe on the way to your new location. Once you’ve successfully arrived at your new home, take time to savour the moment and relax! Spend time and enjoy unpacking with your family. Take snaps to cherish the moment. And if you need help with everything we discussed here – from the packing to moving, let us know. ProMove Transport’s got your back!

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