{"id":5962,"date":"2021-05-12T02:02:10","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T15:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/?p=5962"},"modified":"2024-01-08T12:02:57","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T01:02:57","slug":"how-to-pack-up-your-house-for-moving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/uk\/how-to-pack-up-your-house-for-moving\/","title":{"rendered":"How to pack up your house for moving"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moving is a stressful time. In a recent poll<\/a>, two-thirds of people stated that moving house was the most stressful thing in life, even more than divorce or moving jobs.<\/p>\n

So, here\u2019s some tips on how to pack for your house move to help reduce a little bit of that moving anxiety. And if all else fails, you can always find moving help in London <\/a>to take the stress off your shoulders.<\/p>\n

First things first, start early and create a checklist<\/b><\/h2>\n

Easier said than done, we know. Everyone intends to start early, but it almost never happens. It\u2019s human nature to procrastinate. Do your best to hold yourself to a strict packing schedule by setting deadlines, i.e. by the 24th, I\u2019ll have my kitchen items packed!<\/p>\n

That brings us on to the next point. A packing checklist. It\u2019s important to organise yourself and packing is often a messy process and things can easily get misplaced or left behind. Avoid the tedious 3 a.m. hunt for your favourite sleeping mask by making a checklist of all essential items.<\/p>\n

<\/b>Pack one room at a time<\/b><\/h2>\n

To save your sanity, try and focus on one room at a time. Trust us, you’ll feel an immense sense of satisfaction when you tick that room off your checklist and work your way through your house in a more organised fashion.<\/p>\n

This way, you’ll also pack all the relevant items together which makes sense when unpacking in the new home. You’ll have everything you need in one place, rather than an assortment of items meant for different rooms.<\/p>\n

Purge, purge, purge\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Moving is the perfect time to de-clutter. Let\u2019s face it, giving away our old garbs to our local charity shop is something we keep putting off, but what\u2019s the point of lugging something to your new home that you never wear\/use? Get a friend involved to help out if needed. They can offer an objective opinion on what to keep and what to get rid of.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve got a whole load of items in your \u2018give away\u2019 pile, why not have a garage sale for a little extra moving money?<\/div>\n

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Pack a bag of essentials for the first day\/night\/week <\/b><\/h2>\n

You\u2019d be surprised how many people forget to do this. The first few days after moving are bound to be a bit of a daze with you stumbling around unopened boxes of household items.<\/p>\n

Save yourself the time and effort of having to rummage through every box to find your face wipes. Pack a back of essential items you know you\u2019ll need in the first week such as your laptop, chargers, toiletries, pyjamas and pet food.<\/p>\n

Put aside a toolbox with the essential tools you may need to reassemble your furniture, or find removals help in London<\/a> to do it for you.<\/div>\n

Colour code and label each box for the right room<\/b><\/h2>\n

Again, this is a sanity saving tip you\u2019ll be grateful you did later. Whether you have help with moving or not, your boxes and cases are bound to get a little jumbled up in the process. To save precious time, simply label each box for the room it belongs in.<\/p>\n

Colour code the labels for extra ease to help you find what you need. Somehow, you\u2019ll feel instantly better after doing this.<\/p>\n

Use these handy packing hacks to save yourself even more time and effort<\/b><\/h2>\n