I close today and move into my first house this weekend, since i'm starting with a clean slate is their a certain way i should store things or start things out? it is a 3 bedroom 2 bath house, with 2 car garage with an attic, i have a husband and 2 cats, my cats are getting their own bedroom for all of their things ( kitty litter, food, scratching post) to keep the rest of the house clean, any suggestions would be appreciated
2007-12-13 02:23:59 · 10 answers · asked by Falloutgirl 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Congratulations on your new house. I am a frequent mover of a large household. I would suggest that you label boxes boldly by the destination room, identify and label those that should be opened first (for me this includes the coffee pot, coffee and filters) and, pack up first the items that can be opened last, and consider giving these a designated temporary destination of your garage or third bedroom. This will allow you to get you new home in order even before you have really finished unpacking. And lastly, my cats are more comfortable during a move if I close them into a room where they can feel safe and secure and isolated from the confusion. You may want to settle them in first, close the door to their room and then focus on the rest of the items. Good luck!
2007-12-13 02:41:48 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure to label everything clearly, for example, Kitchen pots & pans, kitchen glasses, etc. Get rid of any trash or junk that you don't need that is just taking up room at your house now. Your starting over and you don't want to take junk with you. Also one very important tip, pack one box to take with you and unpack immediatly you'll want toilet paper, paper towels, any medication that you'll need asap, etc. Make this the FIRST box you move and the first box you unpack. You'll be glad you done this especially if you have a spill and have something you need to clean up right away or if your in a sudden rush for the bathroom, you wont want to be spending your time looking for the toilet paper. :) Good luck and congrats on the house.
2007-12-13 07:36:06 · answer #2 · answered by musica1404 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as you move your stuff in, set all the cartons in the centers of the rooms they belong in, and try to set up the furnitures that will be going against the walls, along the walls, leaving a bit of working space for electrical cords. You want to first look at all your phone jacks, cable outlet, and electrical outlets and try to visualize where you are going to want what (this will effect where you put your entertainment center, computer desk (s), table lamps, bookshelves etc.) The big stuff first.
Pack all of the things you will need right away in an easily accessible fashion (think about not just clothes and toiletries, but towels, light bulbs, shower curtains, dishsoap)
Hope this helps. Remember most mountains just seem really big til we start climbing them =D
2007-12-13 02:38:32 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing, that has worked for me, is to unpack one room at a time. Get that room the way you want it, completley and then move to the next. If you have a pile that you dont know what to do with, trash it. If you have stuff that has been in boxes for years, trash it. Good luck and congrats on the new house!! What a Christmas gift!!
2007-12-13 03:17:55 · answer #4 · answered by Bad Answer Queen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations on your new house!
I do like the way you've decided to set up a room especially for your kitties, especially if something happens that you have to isolate them or close them away.
You'll want to store things where you're most likely to use them: Cleaning supplies in the utility room, etc.
Other than that, there really aren't any hard-and fast rules, since everyone has differences in how they work.
Good luck!
2007-12-13 02:31:55 · answer #5 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clearly mark which room the items you are taking to the new house will go. For example, make sure the box of kitchen utensils are marked "KITCHEN" and the Bath supplies are marked "BATHROOM". This will save you time in sorting and moving things around when you get to the new house.
2007-12-13 02:37:43 · answer #6 · answered by Hearty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sort your stuff according to how frequently you use it, and put it closest to where you will be using it. For example, put the cooking spatulas near the stove. This way, you won't be running all over the place for something you need now.
2007-12-13 02:33:32 · answer #7 · answered by Flowerlady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a link that will help tremendously.
http://www.flylady.net/pages/Flying_MovingTips.asp
2007-12-13 03:28:25 · answer #8 · answered by Lisa S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i come to your house on saturday
2007-12-13 02:34:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
im sorry i have no tipps sorry
2007-12-13 02:31:36 · answer #10 · answered by country_girl452000 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋