Apartment moving can be made easier with a few tricks. Here are some ideas.
Apartment moving can be stressful whether a person is moving into a house of their own or a larger or smaller apartment. Gathering up all of one's belongings and transporting it safely from Point A to Point B is always more work than one would anticipate. It doesn't have to be as stress provoking as it could be,
however. By following a few tips, relocation from one dwelling to the next can be made much more seamless. Here are some tricks to try:
-Make lists: Lists are a mover's friend. Relocation is a big chore that involves lots of organization. Even the most organized person will need a bit of help from post-it notes and "to do" lists. Make lists of things to do, things to take and contacts to make. Every time something is checked off a list, it will feel like a step toward success.
- Sort items: Moving is a great time to get rid of unneeded junk. When going through closets and cupboards, if there are items that haven't been used or worn in a year, donate them to charity or throw them out. No use packing and transporting unnecessary items.
- Children need TLC: If you have children, you'll want to let them say goodbye properly to this former abode. Let them take photos, cry if they need to, then pack them off to a babysitter so they aren't underfoot during the big transition. Give them lots of hugs and tell them that a home is wherever the family is.
- Ask for help with pets: Pets don't like to see their households packed up. Enlist a friend or pet sitter to take Fido or Fluffy to an alternate location for the packing day. This will be a wise step for dogs, cats and humans. Pack their favorite foods, dishes, leashes and toys and they will be happier campers.
- Hire movers: Just because a person's moving from a small space such as an apartment doesn't mean he or she doesn't need to hire a moving service. Apartments are notorious for stairwells and sharp corners. It's extremely difficult to maneuver these logistics without some strong muscled and savvy movers.
- Pack a welcome-to-your-new-home box for yourself: When you first get into your new place, you're not going to be able to find anything. Do yourself a favor and pack a treat box for yourself and your family members. What to include? How about crackers, chips, peanuts, fresh fruit, bottles of water, chocolate and wine? For kids or pets, pack coloring books, Milk Bones or kitty tuna tidbits. Bubble bath, pajamas, sleeping bags and a sense of humor wouldn't hurt, either.
Apartment moving can be an exciting process if the people involved take some time to make it less stressful and more fun. Making lists, sorting items, giving kids TLC, finding a pet sitter, hiring movers and creating a fun-filled treat box to welcome everyone to the new address will help create a more seamless transition.
