Moving is a stressful time for anyone. I have lived a long, fruitful life filled with a multitude of adventures and many miles traveled. I have personal experiences with moving from home to home, ever since I was a little kid. This means that as I’ve grown up and become more accustomed to moving around a lot, I have found there to be small ways in which moving can be a little bit easier. Let’s face it; nobody loves the moving process. It is complicated, expensive, stressful, exhausting, and is just all around not a very good time. I have felt that same way and so have millions of other people who are in the process of moving to a new home, apartment, condo, or whatever else you might live in. So without further ado, here are some tips you can take advantage of the next time you find yourself moving somewhere.
The first tip I have for you is to get rid of everything before the movers come or before you begin packing. Okay, calm down - I don’t mean to get rid of everything you own! More like, doing some early or late spring cleaning and getting rid of the things that you don’t want or need but have been too lazy to take to Goodwill or to the dump. While no one loves going through their stuff and throwing things out, this will be helpful for you when it comes time to pack up all your stuff and move across the country or whatever. Trust me, I have been there and it is not a fun time to unpack all of the things that I don’t actually want or need. You will save yourself a lot of time and trouble in the long run, so just get it done now so you don’t have to worry about it later. Especially take a good look at old appliances that you do not use or clothes you never wear. These things can take up a lot of space during the moving process and it will be a waste of time for you.
Another tip I have for you is to get moving and shipping boxes from your local stores. All too often do I see people spending their own money on ordering moving boxes to pack all their stuff into. This makes me so sad to see because there are so many ways in which you can find free moving or shipping boxes from your local grocery stores, liquor stores, or other department stores or distribution centers that have a surplus of boxes. You would be surprised at how ready these companies are to get rid of these boxes, and how popular it is for people to go pick them up on a regular basis.
The final tip I have for you is to create a moving budget and stick to it. Moving can get very expensive very quickly, and I would hate to see you fall into tremendous debt because you failed to stick to your moving budget. My suggestion is to see how much you can spend on your moving company, transportation, etc. That way, you can properly allocate funds to different expenses you come across during the moving process. I hope this was helpful, good luck out there friend!
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