Hi lovelies,

Moving house can be stressful. But if you are organized it can make the process so much easier. Here are nine top tips for making your move go as smoothly as possible.

1. Use a Removals Company
Moving day will be stressful and a lot of work. Make sure that you hire a moving company such as Allied Van Lines Canada to help you to move your possessions. Having experienced assistance will speed things up dramatically and you will know that your belongings will arrive safely.

2. Start Packing Early
Packing takes a long time. Make sure you allow yourself plenty of time to pack up your possessions. Start several weeks before the move and pack a little bit every day. Start with the items that you know that you won’t need until after your move.

3. Fill All of Your Boxes
Gaps in your boxes will cause items to knock into each other which may result in your belongings getting damaged. Make sure to use packing paper, cloth, or foam to pack your possessions.

4. Have More Boxes Than You Think You’ll Need
It is surprising how many boxes you’ll need to pack all of your possessions. Make sure you get more boxes than you think that you will need.

5. Pack Your Clothes On Hangers
You may think that a good idea would be to pack your clothes off the hanger. But you’re making more work for yourself. Instead of going through the hassle of taking your clothes off their hangers and boxing them up, why not just neatly slide a garbage bag around your clothes while they are still on the hangers. Remember to label up the bag so that you know which room it will go to in your new home.

6. Declutter As You Pack
Decluttering as you pack is essential or you’ll end up moving with items that you no longer want or need. The more you can get rid of as you pack, the easier it will be when it comes to moving.

7. Pack A Box Full Of First Night Items
On the first night in your new home, you’ll be tired. Everything will still be in boxes and you won’t be able to find anything you need.

Make up a box full of items that you know that you’ll need when you get there. You should include items such as toilet paper, coffee, mugs, toiletries, a towel, and your bedding.

8. Take a Photo of Your Wiring
If you have anything in your home that has complex wiring, such as a router or TV, take a photo of it. That way, you’ll be able to copy the photo when you get to set it up in your new home.

9. Label Every Box
Every box will have its home when it gets to your new house. To make sure they go straight to where they need to be, give all of your boxes color-coded labels saying what is in them and where they are to go.