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Tips Before Moving – Big or Small, Here’s What You Need to Know
Whether you’re moving down the street, across the country, or just shifting everything from one room to another because you suddenly fancy being ‘minimalist’—moving is an adventure. An exhausting, slightly chaotic, but sometimes hilarious adventure. Here are some easy-to-digest, sometimes cheeky, always useful bullet points to guide you through it with minimal stress and maximum style. Whichever the size of the move with a man and van or a larger moves its all the same.
Start Early – Unless you’re one of those magical unicorns who works best under pressure, start packing sooner than later. Trust us, your future self (the one buried under boxes at midnight) will thank you. One thing movers notice on early starts is the distinct mixed aroma of toothpaste and you know what.
Declutter Like You’re on a Reality Show – If you haven’t used it, worn it, or dusted it in over a year… do you even need it? Moving is the perfect excuse to finally donate that lava lamp and the 15 mismatched coffee mugs.
Boxes, Boxes Everywhere– You’ll need more boxes than you think. Triple it. Then go get some more. And don’t forget the tape. You can never have too much tape. Tape is your new best friend. Some people just use those 1000 for 50p bin bags to move and its the movers fault if it splits.
Label Like a Pro – Be specific. “Kitchen” is good. “Kitchen – pots, pans, emergency chocolate” is better. Future you won’t want to open 14 boxes to find your kettle. (Yes, keep the kettle accessible. Vital.) No one ever does this .
Pack a First Night Box** – Think pajamas, toothbrush, phone charger, toilet paper, snacks, and your will to live. Moving is exhausting. Don’t make yourself dig through 12 boxes for a clean pair of socks.
Protect Your Valuables – Wrap your fragile items like they’re royal jewels. Use clothes, towels, bubble wrap—heck, use your dog’s raincoat if needed. Better safe than crying over shattered wine glasses. Usually people just pile the crockery into a box without any thought.
Take Photos Before Unplugging Tech – This is a life-saver. When you’re staring at a spaghetti mess of cords, you’ll thank yourself for taking pics of how everything was plugged in. Or at least blame yourself less.
Feed Your Moving Crew – If friends or family are helping, bribe them with pizza. Lots of pizza. Happy movers move faster. Plus, no one wants to lift your sofa if they’re hangry.
Don’t Pack Important Docs – Keep passports, IDs, leases, and anything critical in a clearly marked folder or bag you carry with you. Like a VIP. Because you are. (And so are your documents.)
Measure Twice, Move Once – That beautiful oversized couch? Make sure it fits through the new doorway. Seriously. Don’t become an accidental viral video.
Stay Hydrated and Breathe– You’re moving, not launching a rocket. It’s okay to take breaks. Stay hydrated, stretch, and laugh when everything goes sideways. Because it probably will, just a little.
Celebrate the Chaos– Moving is messy, weird, and strangely beautiful. Embrace the madness. Put on your favourite playlist and dance around the bubble wrap. You earned it. so to make the movers life less stressful please use at least two of these tips.
Final Thought: Moving might be one of life’s great stress-tests, but it’s also the beginning of something new. So whether you’re off to a tiny studio or a sprawling countryside mansion (lucky you), go forth with these tips, a sense of humor, and maybe a bit of bubble wrap in your back pocket. Happy moving!
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