{"id":3949,"date":"2021-05-11T20:48:50","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T20:48:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.storage-mart.com\/blog\/?p=3949"},"modified":"2025-01-31T20:17:37","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T20:17:37","slug":"how-to-make-moving-less-stressful","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.storage-mart.com\/blog\/how-to-make-moving-less-stressful","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Moving Less Stressful"},"content":{"rendered":"

This article has been updated with a great new resource from the experts at Better Homes & Gardens that explores several trustworthy\u00a0options for using professional movers.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Circumstances will always force us to make changes in our lives. It could be that you got your mortgage approved and are ready to move into your new home<\/a><\/strong>. Or, maybe you or your spouse has been transferred to a different branch. Maybe you just want to be closer to friends and family. Whatever the life event or reason, you\u2019re in luck! We have compiled a list that will make the process easier and get rid of some of that moving stress.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1: Planning for Your Move<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

A common mistake is assuming that there\u2019s still time to pack. Unfortunately, time flies<\/a><\/strong> so fast and you think it will be easy to do things at the last minute. Before you realize it, moving day is tomorrow. In a state of panic, you put everything in boxes without thinking. Things break in the process, and you go to bed late and tired. Don\u2019t let this be you. When asking yourself how to handle the stress of moving, the best answer is to start the<\/span> preparations<\/strong> for moving<\/strong><\/span><\/a> to a new home early. Call the utility companies in advance and let them know you\u2019ll be moving to a new address. Pick a date to begin packing. It should be weeks in advance, so you have enough time to <\/span>arrange the boxes<\/span><\/b><\/a>. A checklist is an easy way to have a plan in place for the weeks ahead.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2: Organize Before Packing<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are some things that you\u2019ll have to leave behind as you move to your new place. It\u2019s easy to hold onto stuff you know you\u2019ll never wear or use, but it\u2019s better to save yourself the time and energy of unpacking all the things you don\u2019t need.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sort your stuff according to four categories: keep, sell, donate<\/a><\/strong>, and storage. Keep items you can\u2019t do without. Sell the ones you don\u2019t use often but are still in good condition and hold the most value. You can use the extra money you earn to pay part of the moving expenses. Donate the ones that are in good condition, but you no longer use them. The best items to donate are your old clothes, while appliances, antiques, furniture, and utensils are better for selling. Then, there are those things you no longer use but still hold sentimental value. You can <\/span>rent extra storage space<\/span> for such items so they don\u2019t clutter up your new home.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 3: Find a Good Moving Company<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Moving companies charge you according to how much you\u2019re moving. Proper planning and organization can help lower those costs. It\u2019s important to know what you\u2019re getting when you hire a professional to help with your move and since there are all kinds of movers, you may struggle to find the<\/span> right one<\/span><\/b><\/a>. Here are a few tips:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n