Moving is not many people’s cup of tea, primarily due to all the logistics that come into play. However, by simply planning ahead, the process will be far from a nightmare. That being said, let us look at a few tips for making the moving day easy and stress-free.

From smart tips to clever packing tips, you will find a lot of helpful information in this read. Let us jump into it!

Pack Prior To Estimate

The first tip to keep in mind is that it is never a good idea to give the removals company an estimate before knowing just exactly how many things you need to move. It can be easy to look around you and conclude five boxes will be enough for everything. However, you will be only setting yourself up for additional charges if the move happens to involve more items than you initially thought. If you can manage to live out of boxes for a few weeks, then pack everything that you can before you hand out an estimate. This will make the quote more precise and prevent unforeseen charges later on.

Box Everything

You might say that some things don’t require packing, especially if they have awkward shapes or can be easily transported on the pile of boxes. However, this is an approach that will only make things more stressful. Boxing everything will help you stay organized and less confused. It will also help keep track of everything, save the removal staff from dealing with random bits and bobs and also protect your items from getting beaten up during transportation.

Disassemble your Furniture Beforehand

The moving day tends to be stressful enough, and the last thing you want is to find yourself disassembling the furniture when the removals guys are just outside. A good moving tip from Movers NYC is to prepare for the move earlier by disassembling anything that won’t fit through the door. This will save you time and help avoid frustrations during this long day.

If you are looking to be even more organized, put your pre-prepared parts in storage and out of the way during the moving day.  You can then come back for them after the tricky bit is over.

Be Prepared

This may sound like an obvious thing, but you would be surprised by the number of people who are usually unprepared during the big day. Save the removals team their valuable time and yourself some money and stress by ensuring you are all ready to go on the moving day.

Get Rid of The Useless Items

Moving presents an opportunity for something that most people rarely think about- de-cluttering. How often do you think of getting rid of that item you never use? How many clothes and other items do you have lying around your house with no significant purpose? Well, this is the time to assess that and get rid of those useless items.

Put items that you don’t use, but could sell or donate in a separate box and store them. Doing this will help make the moving day easier, and you won't have to deal with useless nonsense on your new home or apartment.

Leverage Self-Storage

After all the packing, moving and unpacking, getting to your new house or apartment to a pile of boxes tends to be overwhelming. An excellent tip is to move in bit by bit. This could mean renting a self-storage space, thus helping ease the moving process.

Decide which items and boxes are vital and send them off to the new house. Then put the rest in self-storage and pick them up once you have everything in order at your new home. This is a tip that can also help make the move on your own, without the need for a removals company.

Think Logistically

Before you avail of the removal services or jump into your leased moving van, it pays to take some time and evaluate the logistics of your move. Is there an obstruction during your move from the current property? Is there something that could cause issues logistically at the other end? From only having one key to the new property, to narrow driveways, there are all kinds of potential problems that can be quite frustrating during the moving day. So, assess the property before you move.

Label The Boxes

To make the move less stressful, it is advisable to label in and every box correctly. Indicate the room that they should go to as well as a description of what it inside. This will also help the movers know which boxes contain fragile items and be careful when handling them.

Clean Up Before Moving In

When you get to your new house, chances are it will be dirty. Save yourself this nightmare by speaking to the landlord or seller and arranging to get it cleaned before the move, either yourself or through professional cleaners. This will certainly make the moving day less stressful and save you that awful feeling you get after a long day of moving.

And there you have it, a few smart and easy to implement tips that you should use whenever you are moving to a new place. Who said moving has to be a nightmare? By heeding this advice, it should be a walk in the park.