by Adriana Noton


There are any things to be organized when you are moving house. You must pack up all of your belongings and organize what is to go where. Then there is the removals and making sure utility companies know you will be moving. The house will need a clean and then there is the swapping of the keys. Finally you get to do the unpacking, which could be accomplished faster with friends.

If you are going to be organized throughout your move a list is a good idea. When a job is done it can be crossed out, letting you move onto the next one. If you have roped in a team of helpers a list of jobs with their names against them can help to keep everyone on track.

If you do one room at a time, and pack everything in that room before moving onto the next, it will make unpacking much easier. Lots of boxes and tissue paper or bubble wrap for delicate items will be needed, as well as brown tape and marker pens. Write the name of the room the box is destined for clearly on the box, so that the movers know where to put it when they unload.

If you have a small number of belongings you may be able to do the removals yourself, with the help of friends, using a hired van. The larger removal companies offer benefits though, enough people to complete the moving of your furniture and boxes. They can provide boxes and tape enough for the packaging of all your items, as well as people to pack up your home for you if you prefer. With insurance to cover any accidental damage to your belongings.

Make sure that you have informed your utility companies of your house move and give them the date you will be leaving. Look at the documents of your house sale, and determine whether there are any specific instructions as to whether the utilities should be left on or turned off.

When leaving a house, unless it is to be demolished, it is good to clean it one last time. This lets you check for any forgotten items that might have been left around. It is also nice for the new tenant or owners to come into a clean house. More than likely though, even if you move into a house that has been thoroughly cleaned you will probably clean it again as you unpack.

If you marked the boxes when you packed they should be in the right rooms for unpacking. This will allow you to start with the most needed rooms; bathroom, kitchen and bedrooms. Take out the rubbish as you go and when you unpack the last room you will be able to rest instead of having to go back to deal with rubbish.

If you have plenty of friends willing to help, why not buy some food and drink and have a packing party and an unpacking party at the other end. This will shorten the time spent packing and give you more time for the unpacking party at the new house.

With organization your packing and removals can be done quickly and efficiently, the utilities dealt with and everywhere cleaned. This means you are ready to travel to your new house sooner, to unpack and party.




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