Mooving house From your own experience What is the pest plan of action?

Answer 1

There is only one way to move house and stay sane. The key is organisation. Pack boxes carefully, and label each one with a summary of contents so you are not panicking at the other end looking for things. Also mark each box with the room name where it is to be put, to make life easier.

Pack one box with the kettle, some coffee and tea bags, a couple of mugs and spoons and a snack, and take that one with YOU so that you can have something nice to keep you going. Also make sure that you have bedding so that you can make up a comfortable bed to sleep in the first night.

Then once you have arrived at your new home, unpack each box systematically, one at a time, and put everything away in its new place.

I have moved several times, and this is really the only way to tackle it.

Answer 2

I'm something of a moving veteran, so I have an idea what you face.

Do your own packing and make sure to label the boxes: The relatives mean well, but some are like bulls in a china shop. The same goes for a lot of moving companies.

Put small items inside larger ones to save space.

Don't use boxes that are too large for books: Books can get heavy!

Consider renting a storage unit so you can take your time organizing your new home, and meanwhile declutter the old one.

During the last couple of days in your old home, use disposable flatware and eating utensils, and eat a lot of take-out: You won't want to spend time washing dishes, after all.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Simplest way is to get some professional removers in - last time I moved they came and packed the whole lot, including stuff in the attic and the garden shed and garage. I wasn't allowed to touch anything because of their own insurance. Anything I had pre-packed in advance was clearly marked - 'Packed by owner - NOT INSURED'. it was a breeze (expensive though cost about £1000 but i was re-locating about 200 miles away and it was 6 years ago)
I have also moved things myself and found the best way to to do it was start early - start filling boxes with books, ornaments, things you don't normally use everyday - even clothes & holiday stuff -and box these first making sure you clearly mark the box with it's contents and where it has to go at your new place.

If you get the chance get the keys a week early or keep your old place for an extra week and do all the messy things at your new place before you move in. saves a lot of hassle later.& you can also start to move boxes in a few car loads at a time.

Good Luck !

Answer 4

The first thing that you have to do is make sure that you are getting rid of all (and I mean all) unwanted, unused, unwearable or just unnecessary items as you are packing up for the move. All the suggestions for cleaning and organizing should be taking place as you are boxing up the items that you need in the new residence.

It seems it is more work to do so, initially; but you will be thankful that you did so once the move is complete. I have participated in the moving "adventure" for myself and my family as well as several friends and have learned that this is the best approach.

Anything that has not been worn in one year, should be thrown away (if beyond the point of anyone else wearing or using.) Clothing and/or other household items can be donated to any local thrift shops or shelters. Someone else will love those old college sweatshirts, or slightly worn items will be greatly appreciated by someone else.

All the "backup items" that everyone saves...just in case... need to go out to the trash.
If you have switched over to energy saving light bulbs, but there is a collection of backup bulbs from years ago, that won't be used....out they go. Donate, donate, donate.

It is very helpful to have friends help you who have moved before, or closed up family homes so that they can be more diligent for you.

I helped some friends move about 200 miles away about eight months ago, but they did most of the packing without help and moved hundreds of items...and heaven only knows how many pounds of stuff that we ended up throwing away once they were in their new residence.

We all literally carried in several large boxes trash which was a complete waste of time and energy. The town that they moved to had all kinds of tough regulations about disposal of all these unwanted extras...half a dozen room sized rugs that were unusable with disposal fees of $30 each, four old and broken chain saws (her husband wanted to have spare parts....but they were all different styles, manufacturers and sizes)....box after box of sheets which did not fit any bed in their possession....you can see where this is going.

If you are using a moving company, make sure that you keep a few days worth of personal clothing and daily essentials with the family, in case you are delayed, or your possessions do not arrive or get unpacked. Make sure that you have all vitamins, and medications in your possession.

Even if you have refused to eat off of paper plates with disposable forks for your entire lifetime, buy them now. You do not want to be searching for cookware and eating utensils for the first few days you are in your new home. Hope this helps, best of luck with the move and enjoy your new home.

Answer 5

Last time I moved I just moved about 20 miles away and used my own vehice.... I moved one room at a time.. packed it up set it up and went and got the next room.. It made unpacking a breeze... I didnt have to deal with a million boxes to sort thru and my house was in order alot quicker..

Answer 6

box and bag every thing you can and write on which room there for, then have a separate box that travels with you with your kettle, mugs,sugar, teabags, coffee and some powdered milk, if you have a delivery firm let them do most of the work because you have all the unpacking to do at the other end...good luck in your new home

Answer 7

it is hard but if you found a nice place that you want to move to flat pack most of your stuff if possible ! then the rest box an mark kitchen,, kitchen,, stuff most in portent you need kettle ,,, cloths bedroom etc an so on just mark your box's well an you will be fine .

Answer 8

Move all the Pests first!

Answer 9

Pay for a removal company,it's relieves alot of the stress.

Answer 10

Do any renovating before you move anything in