You’ve purchased your home, signed the papers, now all that’s left is moving into your home. Take a deep breath and enjoy the moment. Whether this is your first move or your fifth – our checklist will help you organize everything more efficiently. Congrats on homeownership! Now let’s take the stress out of that move. [caption id="attachment_1400" align="aligncenter" width="300"]
Go ahead and forward your mail prior to moving. Be sure you also change it on your driver’s license and other important documentation.
This is probably the best opportunity you’ll ever have to deep clean your home. Spend a day or two really making it shine. This will also allow you to take a closer look at the details of your home.
Before you begin packing, clear some space or use an empty room to organize in. Use one corner for trash and the other for recycling and thrift store donations. Once you’ve gone through your home like this – take the trash out and donate the reusable items to a second-hand store.
Are you downsizing or expanding? If you’re downsizing consider boxing up storage items first. If you need to make another trip to the second-hand store - do it. Don’t keep everything let some things go. Have a garage sale or give items to friends that may need them. If you’re expanding consider the extra space you’ll have.
Local grocery stores, convenience stores and department stores are likely to have all the boxes you need. Most grocery stores leave them outside, but go in and ask stores for used boxes. Don’t waste money on new boxes. If you must buy boxes for packing consider purchasing plastic containers that you can reuse.
Most people separate boxes by room, but feel free to explore other options. The more technical types may color code boxes. Some people may prefer to just label each box with what is inside.
Utilize suitcases, bins and trash bags for moving. When packing up your kitchen, layer small towels between fragile items.
Even if you plan on unpacking right away it’s smart to put toilet paper, shower/hygiene items and bedding where you can find it quickly.
Go ahead brew some coffee and let the joys of owning a home sink in. This is your place. You’ve worked hard take a moment for you. Check out the benefits of your home.
