Are you moving soon? Moving house involves a lot of work, from packing to planning. Fortunately, there are a number of things you can do to make the move a lot easier and more pleasant. Read on for 7 useful tips for your move.
Tip 1:Make a plan for you and your family
Buy a large sheet of paper and colored markers and make a plan. List what needs to be done before the move and who does what. When your kids are old enough, it's an idea that they clean up their room themselves and figure out what they no longer need. In this way, everyone is involved in the move and not everything ends up on your shoulders. In addition, you know where everyone is in the preparations for the move and you have an overview of what still needs to be done.
Tip 2:Don't forget your new house
If you're busy moving out of your old house, you often forget that there is also a lot to do in your new house. Will the dormer window be placed on time and will the bedroom be finished when you move? Your move will soon be accompanied by a lot of stress. Also make a list for your new house that states what still needs to be done. It often also helps to set priorities. In principle, painting the wall in the living room is also possible if you already live there, just like sealing the second bathroom in the attic. By putting everything in perspective and making sure that the most important things are done when you move, you make your mind a lot calmer.
Tip 3:Start tidying up
Even if your move is still far away, it's never too early to tidy up. Check per room in the house what goes to the new house and what can go to the thrift store. Take the time to do this, so that you have a good overview of what you are taking with you to your new home. This way you create an overview in the chaos and you get a tidy feeling.
Tip 4:Research different moving companies
There are many moving companies in the Netherlands, all of which are happy to do your move for you. Request quotes from various moving companies and compare the quotes. This way you have a good overview of the different costs of a moving company and what is included in the price. This way you choose the removal company that suits you best.
Tip 5:Measure your large furniture
By measuring your large furniture properly, you know whether they can go down the stairwell or whether a removal lift is needed. It is annoying if you find out shortly before the move or on the day itself that your beautiful closet cannot go down the stairwell. Not sure if you need a moving lift? To be sure, discuss this with your moving company.
Tip 6:Number your moving boxes
In the chaos of a move, boxes don't end up in the right place and you no longer know what's in which box. By giving each room in your new house a number in advance and putting this number on the corresponding moving box, you avoid a jumble of boxes.
Tip 7:Unpacking according to plan
When you move, you want everything to be unpacked and in its ideal place as quickly as possible. By unpacking like mad, you create unnecessary chaos for yourself. So proceed according to a plan and go from room to room. For example, start with the children's bedrooms and yours and then continue with the kitchen and living room. This way you keep it as clear as possible to yourself.
