Making the decision to hire movers can certainly make your big day go by much more smoothly than it would if you chose to take on such a large task alone. A few more pairs of hands can make all of the difference, especially when those hands are specifically trained and experienced movers.

Doing all that you can to make the movers’ jobs as easy as possible serves several purposes; aside from the courtesy factor, you’ll also save time and perhaps money by simplifying the process. In the interest of creating an efficient moving environment, you should make sure that all boxes are clearly labeled. This will help the movers know which rooms they belong in, and whether or not the items within are fragile. Staging boxes in the most easily reached, open area in your home with the ones containing fragile items grouped separately will also help movers load the packages quickly. Dissembling any furniture that will need to be taken apart for the move is another time saver.

It’s also important to make arrangements for any pets that you may have; the process of moving can be stressful for furry family members as well, not to mention the possibility of them getting injured or causing injury by tripping a person carrying heavy items. If at all possible, boarding pets or asking a friend to pet-sit is best for everyone involved.

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Designing and sending announcements of a recent or upcoming move isn’t only an opportunity to share exciting news with friends and family; it can also be an opportunity to get kids involved with a creative project that helps them feel like their opinions and views are valued by the adults in their home.

Because moving can be a stressful time for children, especially if they’re moving into a new school district, coming up with fun projects to celebrate a move can help them see it as an exciting opportunity, rather than cause for distress. If time allows, helping them to create their own personal moving announcements to send to their friends, whether digital copies through email or physical cards to be sent via snail mail, can also foster a sense of excitement. Feeling that they’re an integral part of the moving process can also prevent a sense of powerlessness regarding the change of address, which often leads, eventually, to behavioral problems and resentment. Getting the whole family involved in the design and creation process can also help kids develop valuable teamwork and compromise skills as they collaborate on the project.

A moving announcement designed by the whole family is not only a fun way of sharing your changing contact information and celebrating a new milestone, but is also a great keepsake for a scrapbook or family album.

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Moving into a new place is almost invariably a stressful situation; aside from the pressure of the move itself, a home that feels disorganized and cluttered is far from a soothing haven at the end of the day. Being well-prepared in advance can make a world of difference when the primary goal is to feel settled in as soon as possible; taking the time to create a plan is definitely worth the extra effort. For example, choosing your palette of paint colors before packing the first box in your old place can be a huge time saver later. If the budget allows, arranging for the walls to be painted before you arrive is another way to start the process off on the most efficient foot.

Making a floor plan sketch of your new space in order to plan furniture placement ahead of time will make it possible to ensure that everything ends up in the proper room before the movers leave. This is also a great way to find out what you have versus what you’ll need; if you’ll require additional shelving or other items in your new place, you’ll know in advance and can add them to your shopping list. When the time comes to finish that shopping, limiting yourself to a handful of pre-chosen stores will prevent the wasting of huge amounts of time by eliminating the chance of drifting aimlessly from shop to shop. Being flexible with your choices can take some of the stress out of the shopping experience; allowing yourself to be surprised by a departure from your normal style is okay.

Because cable and other utility service providers tend to give such large windows for appointments, scheduling all of them for the same day can reduce the amount of time spent waiting and the traffic through your new space. If the cable installer, phone tech and movers are all in the house at once, it’ll seem that much more peaceful when all of their jobs have been finished and they’ve gone home.

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For all things domestic, Martha Stewart is the ultimate source of advice. Like many other aspects of household management, Ms. Stewart offers plenty of useful tips regarding the potentially-stressful situation of moving.

She recommends packing and moving the smallest and most fragile items first in order to prevent them from being inadvertently broken when heavier, bulkier items are being moved. Delicate belongings also tend to fare better in plastic bins with lids, rather than traditional cardboard boxes whose flimsy construction does little to protect contents from impact. Pieces of furniture can be labeled with Post-it notes, indicating their destination in the new home in order to minimize confusion; the adhesive is delicate enough that it won’t damage finishes if applied directly, but she does advise wrapping all furniture in heavy-duty plastic to prevent scratches and dents. Pieces with doors and cabinetry should be wrapped and taped to keep them from opening and becoming damaged. Artwork and delicate framing can be easily protected with simple plywood crates that have been padded along the inside with bubble material for added protection.

Stewart states that her own moving experiences have been made much more simple by clearly labeling everything possible and keeping the use of cardboard boxes to a minimum; the protection offered by plastic bins, sheeting and bubble material greatly reduce the risk of items being damaged in transit. Following these simple tips and allowing plenty of time to complete each task properly is the best way to be sure that everything arrives in your new home safely and completely intact.

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Make your moving to Winnipeg in Winter an easy one with these helpful tips.

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