Now that you’ve found your dream home, all you need to do is move in. Here are some tips that will lessen the stress of relocation.
- Plan ahead
- Take short strips
- Make an inventory
- Declutter
- Hire a reliable moving company
- Enlist the help of friends and family
- Keep pets in a separate room
- Have an emergency bag
Set a move-in date and make preparations in the weeks and months leading up to your target date. Read updates on traffic, road construction, and the weather so that you can establish your route. This will help you anticipate any problems that might come up. This will also give you enough time go on leave from work or school.
Take short trips to your new neighborhood to familiarize yourself with the route, as well as get your kids used to the idea of living in their new home. Drop by their new school, or bring them to the local park to give them something to look forward to.
Make an inventory of all the things you own, from clothes and shoes to appliances and furniture. This will give you a clear idea of how much stuff you own, and how many items you will be hauling to your new residence. This helps ensure that you don’t leave anything important behind on the day of the move.
When making an inventory of the things you own, decide which items you’ll be bringing with you and which ones you intend to discard. You can also have a garage sale where you can sell items you no longer need. Decluttering ahead of the big move will help make packing faster and easier.
There are many moving companies that serve Chicago and its suburbs. You can start your search online. Any company worth its salt will have a website or a social media page. From there you can gather more information about the company, as well as compare prices. You can also look up reviews from previous customers on sites like Angie’s List.
Moving house can be an overwhelming experience, especially if you’re moving out of state. During this time you’ll need the help of friends and family. Ask them to help you pack or keep an eye on your kids or pets while you get ready for the move. You can drop the kids off at a friend’s house while the moving company hauls your stuff.
On the day of the move, keep your pets in a secure and well-ventilated room. This will prevent them from escaping or getting injured while the moving company hauls your furniture. Get someone to keep an eye on them, or keep them occupied by leaving them with their favorite food and toys.
This emergency bag should contain valuable items like your phone, charger, wallet, and keys, so that they’ll be easy to find when you need them. It should also contain valuable documents like your birth certificate or the title to your new home, as well as an emergency kit in case someone gets sick or injured during the move.
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