Moving to a new home comes with excitement but takes a whole new level of energy and time. Whether you are moving to a new location, a different city entirely or just the other street, the fact that you are moving every single thing you own is enough to be sure about. Bad news is that many people experience the stress of moving while in reality this stress can be easily avoided. With the right planning and organization even the day of the move can be quite peaceful and not rushed. In case you feel that you would like some help around on the particular day, we have provided a checklist to follow a day before your moving day f you are sure that there is nothing left to be done.

1. Declutter and Organize

As soon as you begin your moving process, all the activities that come with moving especially packing should be put on hold as you try to do some reorganizing and decluttering. for this, take time to move from one room to another and begin and make a decision. This will not only save you the hassle of shifting such a large chunk of space but it will also ease the hard work that comes with unpacking in a new home.

2. Create a Moving Timeline

Once you have completed the decluttering and organization, it is crucial that you draft a moving timeline. Starting from the packing day, the day around which you want to get in touch with the movers and even when you need to contact the relevant utility companies around the move. This will not only help you know what is left to be done, but it will also minimize the pressures that come with urgency.

3. Investigate Some Moving Companies

If moving homes means choosing a moving company for you, then put needed effort to select the right company. Compare charges of several popular companies, read reviews and get recommendations from relatives and friends. Make it a point to hire your moving company much before the moving date to avoid last minute booking and insecurity.

4. Collect the Boxes and Other Supplies

Before you even begin packing any of your belongings, ensure that you have all the packing materials you will ever need such as the boxes, sealing tape, bubble wrap, packing paper, and markers. These supplies can also be obtained for free in businesses and local shops or purchased from your moving company.

5. Start from the furthest Room First when Packing

Packing is an exhausting process, one which requires patience as well focus. In order to minimize the amount of chaos caused by packing, it is recommended that you solely focus on one room or area at a time. You should start from areas that are seldom used such as the attic or a guest bedroom and then packing progressively towards more frequently used areas. Boxes need to be marked with words describing what they contain and the particular room they belong to. This simplifies the unpacking process significantly.

6. Inform Relevant Stakeholders

Notify relevant stakeholders such as your bank, your insurance company or your subscription providers of the change of address of your premises. Change your address when communicating with these stakeholders and ensure you direct your mails to their new address in order to avoid missing out on any important mails.

7. Sort Out the Utilities

About a month before the date of the move, you should get in touch with your utility firms to arrange for the disconnection from the current residence and connection at the new one. These will include electricity, water, gas, internet, and any other necessary and basic services which you may need to function in the new environment. Such service installations should therefore be booked for the day preceding or the day of the move.

8. Assemble Your Furniture

If there are heavy pieces of furniture that would require disassembling for the relocation, those should be done beforehand. Place all the screws and small parts in plastic bags and label them for easy access after the move. If needed and you have the money, try to find contractors who can assist with both taking the furniture apart and putting it back together.

9. Assemble a Moving Day Essentials Box

As the moving day nears, it may be very wise to pack a box of essentials that you will need at the first hour arriving at your new home. Such items may include; toiletries, a change of clothes, important documents, refreshment, and any other items you will definitely need to have. It is important to place this box near you during the relocation process so that it does get misplaced.

10. Last Sweep

Before you vacate from the old house, it is advisable to carry out the last sweep of your house to ascertain that everything is in the van in terms of packaging and nothing is left in the premises. Make a visual check of all drawers, cupboards and any nooks and crannies to see if something has been disregarded. Also, all the windows and doors should be double-checked and confirmed to be sealed before setting off for the new house.

Using the checklist to every detail will leave you completely ready for the day of the move. With thorough preparation and order, the process of relocating to another location can be done without challenges or much despair. All the best in the move!