How to Prepare for a Move
Moving day can be a stressful and hectic experience. It doesn't always have to be that way! Being prepared with checklists can streamline the moving day process. Our goal with this article is to think of every aspect of a move, so you don't have to. We will write this comprehensive list in chronological order, making it easy for you, the reader, to jump in at any point! Before any packing is done, step 1 is the most important…
1. Pick a reputable moving company.
If you are preparing for a move, odds are you have already found a moving company of your liking. Perhaps the most important part of streamlining a move starts with a moving company and movers. If you have not chosen a moving company for your special day, please visit our previous blog articles on how to do so! “How to pick the right moving company in Huntington Beach, Ca” will set you up with the tools to confidently select the right moving company for you. Once you have found the moving company you like, we recommend furthering your investigation with a second list of questions to ask, you can find that list here: “Important questions you should ask any moving company in Huntington Beach, Ca”
2. Declutter and Organize.
Before moving day, there are a lot of things you can do to prepare before the movers show up. Even weeks before the movers come, we recommend decluttering and organizing as much as you can. Moving can be stressful due to the reality of the amount of items you possess. If you can disassemble those areas of your home and organize them into separate piles, it will make the moving experience much more chewable for you and the movers. This should be a great time to go through your valuables and do a bit of spring-cleaning. Maybe you would like to get rid of that old chair that's been haunting the corner of your dining room, now would be a great time to do that!
3. Packing Supplies.
This might seem like a simple step, but you would be surprised how many times one might run back and forth to the store for these items. Packing supplies will consist of boxes, tape, markers, plastic wrap, and moving blankets. Boxes will be your bread and butter of THE moving process. The mission is to fit almost all of your items nicely into a square box, so the moving company can pack your items away safely. Remember, uniformity and organization will be your friends in a smooth moving process. Be sure to inventory your organized piles of items in your brain, and formulate a strong estimate for how many boxes and packing supplies you will need!
4. Labeling Boxes.
A step further into the organizational phase of your move is labeling boxes. You can save a lot of time and stress on the back end if you prepare your boxes properly right now. Labeling boxes not only lets you know which part of the house is in what box, but it will help you streamline the packing and unpacking process. If you pack up your houseroom by room, it can make the laundry list of items become chewable. In the sake of unpacking, you can throw all the labels boxes in their respective areas to be unpacked. Instead of having to break down each box to find out what's inside! Labeling boxes is a great transition into our next subject.
5. Packing the Moving Truck Properly.
How you pack a moving truck can define how your move goes. Pack it well, and you will find yourself breezing through the moving process. Pack it poorly, and it can result in you fighting the moving process all day. Although, if you have chosen a reputable moving company, they will take care of this 100%! The beauty of using a moving company is they do the heavy lifting. Organizing, moving, all the stressful tasks you could find yourself doing are lifted away from you. We at Faithful Moving offer a variety of moving packages. In-town, state moves, packing and unpacking, as well as
6. Packing an Essentials Bag
Depending on the length of your move, whether that be in-town or across state lines. Packing a bag with essential items is crucial. While the moving company is hauling all of your possessions to the next house, this might leave you without the items you need. An essentials bag can consist of clothing, or items you need to use throughout the day. This is important because there's nothing like tackling a mountain of boxes in search for one item. Try to think about what items you might need to use throughout the moving day and put those to the side. Think about toiletries, critical clothing such as jackets and hats, even keys! You would be surprised what items get thrown together in boxes when moving day approaches. Try to think of a good essential bag to keep you afloat before unpacking.
Conclusion:
From start to finish, we hope you find this guide to be all encompassing. Organization and simple packing processes will set you and any moving company up for success! Faithful Moving offers every moving service you will need! To find out which moving service will fit your next move, visit our Services Page. Do you have an unanswered question? Don't stress, give us a call!
