4 Moving Day Tips:
When it’s finally time to move, use these organization tips from Certified Professional Organizer Ellen Delap to help make your moving day easier.
•Pack an essentials box with what you’ll need for the first night in your new home, such as toilet paper, hand sanitizer, blankets and pillows. Setting aside coffee-making supplies isn’t a bad idea, either.
•Keep your clothes on hangers, and zip them into garment bags — it makes for fast packing and unpacking. Plus, there’s less of a chance the clothes will get wrinkled. Velvet hangers are a good choice to help prevent your clothes from slipping off.
•Call utility companies a few weeks ahead of time to let them know you’re moving. Have the utilities shut off at your old house the day after you move and turned on at your new house the day before. That way, you won’t be moving in the dark. And it’s one less thing you’ll have to worry about as you get closer to the big day.
•If you have the chance to meet your new neighbors before you move in, give them a heads up on the date of your move so they’ll expect a bit of commotion. The thoughtfulness is sure to be appreciated.
With a good plan and proper organization, you can avoid the moving day stress and go straight to enjoying a fresh start in your new home.