Streamlining Your Move

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

Generate a Checklist for Everything

Moving is crazy, and there’s so much to think about that it is understandable to drop a ball or two. Therefore, generate lists and check them twice. Make a checklist for packing every room, and another for organizing your house to be sold or end the lease. Create a checklist for finding the moving company in Dallas and yet another checklist for preparing your travel plans. You may even go a step further by making a master checklist of lists you've finished.

In the event you have instantly come up with a better way to manage your move, that is totally fine. All you need is a comprehensive plan so you can be sure you won’t overlook any tasks, boxes, or critical particulars.

Label Cartons & Put Together a Master Inventory

Regarding missing a box: label literally everything. It is advisable to label too much than not enough. It might seriously help to categorize as well as label cartons by room and possibly utilize color-coded tape for prompt identification.

As you pack, create a whole inventory of what's in the cartons so you can understand the number of boxes you have for each room and what they contain. This means jotting just a few notes along the way, however it may be a lifesaver when you're trying to find something while unpacking at the new house. If you are working with a professional local mover, they can inventory your belongings for you.

Pack Your Overnight Bags

When you pack the bedrooms and bathrooms, pack a couple overnight bags. You will likely require a couple day's garments, toiletries, medications, and personal items for each person in the residence – and also some gear for each household pet. You might additionally want to pack an air mattress and even some camping gear; that initial night in the new home is frequently ahead of when the moving van arrives.

Having all your things ready to go will definitely make a difference for a stress-free travel phase of your move.

Discuss the Details with Your Movers

Don't be bashful about getting in touch with to talk about each little detail with your local or long-distance moving company in Dallas. Work out when the moving van will be there to be loaded and when it will most likely get to the new residence. Determine how you will keep in touch with your driver and with your move coordinator. If you need additional packing supplies, furniture disassembly services, or storage at origin or destination, talk with your professional movers in Dallas so there are no surprises over the process.

Have the New House Ready

Be sure the new house is ready for your arrival. Have the utilities turned on and get the refrigerator cooled down so you can order groceries on the first night in. Be sure you have the key or that someone with the key will be there. Any concern you have about the house being ready, simply address the matter beforehand.

Make Your Travel Plans Ahead

Lastly, get your travel plans ready. Figure out where you should stop for food and reserve your hotel nights beforehand. For those who are flying, figure out all the specifics you will need for luggage and rides. When you are driving, plan your route and how far you will safely make it from hotel to hotel every day. The more that is set when you set out from your old house, the smoother your journey will be.

Moving doesn't need to be a risk to your mental health or safety. By organizing all the particulars ahead of time, you can circumvent any risk or worry with concise, easy to follow steps. If you're prepared, even a long-distance move is nothing to fuss about.

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