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Follow Our Home Moving Tips

At Northwest Grace Moving, we believe that moving day should be as stress-free as possible. That’s why we have provided ten tips to simplify your move.

1. Pack for moving day-

Pack one suitcase for each family member with necessities like clothing, toiletries, medicine, a child’s favorite toy, a couple of extra blankets, and anything else you would like to have on hand. Moving into a new home is stressful enough without having to look for the box with your child’s nap time blanket during the move.

2. Make a plan-

Talk with your family before the move and assign tasks to each member in advance. These tasks may include packing up individual rooms, scheduling childcare on the move day, and discussing where things will go once they are moved into your new home.

Another angle of planning is creating a floor-plan. This will allow you to decide where each possession, piece of furniture, or appliance will go. It is important to define this in advance to avoid moving items around within your new space after the movers have placed them.

3. Label everything clearly-

Two types of labels are absolutely vital during a move. The first is the label that tells a mover where to place a box or object. The second is a label that tells the mover if an item is fragile. At Northwest Grace Moving, we take “Fragile” labels extremely seriously and transport each labeled item with extreme delicacy and care.

4. Dispose of items that no longer serve you in advance-

The last thing you want during a relocation is to bring items with you that you would prefer disposed of or donated. As you pack up your home, be sure to decide what to do with these items in advance. If you need additional disposal or donation assistance, let us know! We would be happy to help.

 5. Ask friends and family for help at least a couple of weeks before the move-

A moving company can move your furniture and precious items from one home to another, but we cannot take care of other essentials during a move like childcare, pet housing, and more. Be sure to set up these services with friends, family, or other companies before moving day.

6. Start the packing phase early-

Packing up a home can take longer than you may think. Give yourself the time and space needed to pack up your home in advance.

7. Decide on appliances that will come with you – and discuss what to do with anything you are leaving behind-

It may be obvious to you which appliances must be left behind. For example, if you are moving out of an apartment, the refrigerator and the stove will likely remain. However, if you are moving from one home to another, appliances may be defined within your sales contract. Be sure to review this information and mark any large appliances for removal before the movers get to your home.

8. List out each step of your move in a simple task list-

Tackling a move can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Write out each moving task into a simple list. If a step seems too difficult or overwhelming, break it down into several smaller steps. Task lists can help you accomplish a hassle-free, stress-free move.

9. Make space for important memories that you would like to preserve or store-

Many of us have possessions that we keep due to their sentimental value. Be sure these items are preserved or stored appropriately so that they can be tucked away in your new home. It is important to ensure you have easy access to these items, but that they are also stored in a way that will preserve them for years to come.

10. Complete any change of address tasks as soon as possible-

Notify utilities, friends, family, credit card companies, your bank, and the post office of your change of address. Most companies can be notified online, but you may need to text or call friends and family with your new address.