Steps To Prepare For The Move

Moving can be a tiring process, with so many boxes to pack, cleaning your old house, informing local authorities about the move and filling out paperwork; you must be exhausted. However, if you plan properly and start off early, you can easily prepare with no hassle. So here are some easy steps to follow.

  • Get rid of unwanted stuff
    The more you take with you, the more it will cost with regard to your removalists Brisbane. You first need to think of the new place you will be shifting to and then analyze your current furniture. Your new home might be smaller measure you furniture and see if they can fit in. if not, there’s no point being stingy, just leave them. You may also be moving in with a roommate who has better stuff so why take your old couch. You can easily your unwanted stuff on online sites for very good deals. It is faster too. You can even hold a yard sale and let your neighbours buy them. The extra cash will come in handy. You can even have a moving-out party, stack all unwanted stuff in a corner and let your friends grab them. You can even donate them to your local charity. Your old books can be given to the library. Comb through your wardrobe and throw out anything that cannot even be donated. Do not go grocery shopping in the last week. Eat all food you have so that you don’t have to take heavy cans, jars and bottles with you.
  • Pack for the move
    If you pack your stuff well in advance in an organized manner, it will be very easy for you and your removalists. First, you need to get adequate cardboard boxes. You can get them for free at grocery stores or thrift shops, or buy them to save time. Get as much as you can since you will need more than you think. Pack all items that go in one room together so that it will be easier when unpacking. Label all the boxes; on the top and sides of the boxes, so that you can identify them even if they stacked. Pack a box for essential items on the morning of the move which should include your day to day stuff such as toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, soap, medicine, towel etc. Keep all the packed boxes in one area of your house.
  • Ask for help
    You can ask for help to pack your stuff from a few friends. Inform them when you will be moving so that they can come and help in the morning. Don’t forget to treat them to a pizza and beer before you leave.