Moving to a new place inevitably throws up all sorts of stresses and challenges. You certainly don’t want to add in any more difficulties than strictly necessary. There are plenty of common mistakes that are made time and time again. By avoiding these, you help to reduce the stress of the move and make it more likely it will go ahead without a hitch. Here are a few of them that you need to sidestep.
Leaving everything to the last minute
The problem with moving house is that many people underestimate just how stressful it is going to be. They think that they will be able to leave everything until the last minute and it is not going to cause an issue, which makes it more likely that things will get forgotten, stuff may get lost or broken etc. If you are more organised and create a schedule, this will help to keep everything on track and you can reduce stress levels at the same time.
Thinking you can do it all by yourself
Another common issue is that people think that they can handle all aspects of the move themself until they encounter a heavy bit of furniture that they can’t lift or realise that their vehicle is too small to fit everything in. One solution is to enlist the help of friends and family members. As an alternative, you could also look into a local moving company to help you get everything from A to B. If you enlist the pros, you will have people who have done it time and time again in the past, which will make it a lot easier to handle.
Not packing properly
This is a problem that is often tied up with leaving everything until the last minute, but not packing properly can cause a number of issues. First of all, it is much more likely to lead to breakages as you haven’t done enough to protect your delicate or fragile items. It is also more likely to lead to a whole host of issues on the other side as if you don’t label all your boxes, it can create a situation where you don’t know what room everything is supposed to be put in, which can end up adding hours when you reach your new place.
Failing to measure up
Measuring may feel a long way from your mind, but checking doorways and the size of large furniture can be so useful in ensuring that you are able to get everything in and out of the house easily. This may influence your decision in what you are going to take to your new place and what can be thrown away early.
Not alerting people
There are plenty of people that need to know about the move including your workplace, utility providers, schools etc. This is true at both places. Don’t leave it until you have moved before making these calls and emails.
Sidestepping these common moving mistakes will help to make your life and your move an awful lot easier.
