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Whether you’re currently moving or you are fast approaching moving day, it’s important to be prepared. The key is to organise yourself and your belongings before moving.

We speak to people who are moving home all the time and have learned a few things about how to get the process completed with minimal hassle. You might not feel like there is much you can do aside from boxing bits, but that isn’t even half of it.

Finding the right storage space and getting lots of help can be important too. Have you considered where you’re going to put your large appliances or furniture when you’re out of your current house?

What To Do Before Your Move

Even if you’re on a quick timeline, it’s best to get as much done as you can before moving day. If possible, give yourself at least a month to knock these things out of your checklist.

You should try to work at a steady pace so that you don’t burn out before the move is accomplished.

Clearing out your belongings will make packing easier and will provide an opportunity to either donate to charity or recycle the items you no longer need. It’ll give you space for new things and in the future, might just be the thing that keeps your boxes from overflowing.

In order to prevent breakages during your move, you might want to look for strong boxes. You should guess how many boxes you will need for your stuff after you’ve sorted it to know what size of boxes are right for you.

Separate hazardous materials. Put everything containing paints, chemicals or anything else that can cause fire (or damage anything) onto a separate pile so that you won’t endanger your other cherished possessions. Keep your toiletries together. For a full list of what can and cannot be packed and moved, contact your removal company.

Pack An Essentials Moving Home Box

Moving house can be stressful, but if you plan ahead and make preparations for the move it becomes less daunting. Use your time wisely on the day itself and pack anything you don’t want to carry by hand in advance. Pack your essentials, things like toothbrushes, spare clothes, snacks, cooking utensils and medications in a bag that you can access with ease. A first aid kit is also recommended in the event of an emergency happening.

Start making a list of your essential items now. This way you won’t be spending ages searching through your packed items looking for something you urgently need.

You can add more items to this pack as you go and finalise it on the day. Keep all of your essentials within reach and in one place so they’re easy to access on your first night. That way you’ll have time to unpack the rest of your belongings later.

Pack With Precision And Label Boxes

Preparing for the removals van is a stressful experience, it requires military precision. Make sure to do the majority of packing before they arrive. Carefully pack your items, but do it quickly. You’ll want to fill up boxes and carefully organise them.

Pack from the top down, If you’re in the process of moving, it can be quite daunting just to start thinking about sorting through your clutter. I would recommend tackling projects that involve tidying up some of your loft or attic space before you actually start packing bedroom and ground floor spaces.

Don’t overload any boxes, they’ll either end up breaking or will be too heavy to carry

For any package that is valuable, it should be surrounded by several layers of bubble wrap. Also treat fragile items with plenty of care.

Keeping all your important documents together is an important step for planning for emergencies. That could be records of passports, insurance papers, licences and property deeds.

Secure Specialist Help

The best way to deal with stress is to keep it at a distance. Hire professionals to help where required, such as removals companies, storage companies to take care of the packing instead of trying to manage everything single handedly. 

If you have things that are important, valuable, fragile or antique, getting specialist help is the way to go. Specialist knowledge and skills will allow your move to be much more successful. 

Hire professionals to pack your specialist equipment for you to ensure it’s always perfectly packed. They’ll package it with the best expertise and materials, so you don’t have to worry about anything happening when it travels

Find The Right Storage Solution

Placing household items in storage is a great way to make the move a success. Moving into a new home typically requires time to get the house feeling like a home. Avoid damaging items during renovations and immediately cluttering your new space. 

If you’re looking for self-storage space in Co. Laois, make sure you contact us at Goldfinch Storage.