Easy Moving
Preparing to move home is a stressful experience, and one that takes plenty of planning. In fact, it's one of the most stressful things you can do. For days or even weeks before the move you'll have a house full of boxes and no space to move. If you've organised for furniture removal company to assist then you're in good hands and should have plenty more time to prepare the house for the big day. However, to ensure that the whole experience is a lot easier and much less hassle there are a few simple things you can do.
Protect the Floor
If you're moving into a new house and you're concerned about the flooring get, some old cardboard boxes and create runner mats for them. You can ask at your local supermarket for some leftover cardboard boxes and they'll probably be happy to oblige. Having the cardboard on the floor will stop you from having to remove your shoes all the time, protect the floor from mud and scuffs and speed up the process of moving.
Box Location
Get a thick marker pen and draw a picture of the room each box needs to go to. It'll be less confusing than using numbers or letters, and if you have kids, it'll occupy them whilst you pack. Your furniture removal company will thank you, as they will be able to just crack on without constantly having to ask where everything goes. Also, try to write down on a sheet of paper what items are in each box to enable you to retrieve items easily.
Essentials Bag
When you're unpacking you might want a little bit of entertainment for one of your well-deserved breaks. A portable speaker to attach to your phone, some tea and coffee, a card game and a selection of snacks and sweets will make a welcome treat for everyone when you're resting. It'll also help to motivate everyone to work harder and faster so that they can eat the remaining sweets later on.
Furniture First
Try to move all of your furniture into the house first. You'll be able to get a clearer idea of how you want the flat to be laid out, without the need to constantly move boxes out of the way to make space. If you have flat pack furniture you can be extra organised and place all of the nuts and bolts into small sandwich bags. Tape these to the furniture and you won't panic about being unable to set up the bed and get a good night sleep.