1. Remove everything from your home.
It can be challenging to fit all of your belongings into boxes, bags, and other containers. Cut down on waste and clutter as much as possible to make it easier on yourself. Do a ruthless purge of unused or unwanted products before packing a single package. You’ll have fewer things to pack, carry, and unpack, and you’ll be able to start fresh in your new home.
2. Build a relocating folder
Begin gathering new addresses, rental or purchase documents, moving contracts, and other information in a single folder. (If your machine or phone batteries die during the move, consider a hard copy rather than a digital copy.) You’ll have the response (along with records of agreements, fees, and more) on hand if any issues arise during the planning phase or during the transfer itself.
3. Plan ahead of time as much as possible.
You should be aware of transfer weeks or even months in advance (even if the final destination is unknown). Begin by packing things that aren’t in season or that you won’t miss. Many things will be ready to go when it comes time to pick them up. You won’t be concerned about not having it all packed in time during the exhausting final weeks and days before the transfer.
4. Make a reservation early.
Book early if you’re hiring movers, renting supplies, or getting services like painters or cleaners to work on your home. If you wait for long time, you can end up paying more.
5. Arrange for your new home’s utilities.
Contact your utility companies to arrange service at your new home once the dates are set. You don’t want to return exhausted from the transfer to discover that the power, water, or heat has been turned off. It’s best to plan ahead of time and keep track of your requests in a moving folder. Request service ceases with your new home’s move-out date at the same time.
6. Carry just what you need.
Tuck daily essentials—a change of clothing, a toothbrush, must-have stuffed animals or toys for the kids, prescriptions, papers, and so on—into a suitcase or bag you’ll keep in the car, truck cab, or plane the night before the transfer. If disaster happens and the moving truck is destroyed, at the very least you’ll be prepared.
7. Make an equipment purchase.
Stock up on supplies a few days before the big step. The last thing you want to do when packing boxes or making sure everyone is out of the house is run to the supermarket. Box cutters, adhesive bandages, permanent markers, packaging tape, paper towels, and garbage bags may all be ordered or purchased. Even if you don’t use them all during the move, they’ll come in handy later, particularly during unpacking.
Consider renting moving equipment from a moving company for larger items. (If you employ a moving company, they’ll almost certainly bring their own.) If you travel often, you might want to invest in these resources.
8. Invest in a truck that has a loading ramp.
If you’re doing your moving, you’ll need a truck with a ramp. Although renting a car without one might be less expensive, the hassle (and struggle) of lifting each box and piece of furniture high enough to fit it into the truck will add hours to your move, as well as sore muscles.
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