The key to moving house
The key to moving house without stress is early planning combined with a well-organized first-night essentials box.
Core Rules for a Smooth Move
• Declutter early:
Sort through cupboards, the shed, and the loft to donate, sell, or throw away items you no longer need before packing.
• Pack an essentials box:
Keep a dedicated box or bag with chargers, toiletries, medication, a change of clothes, toilet paper, and tea/coffee supplies in your own car so you can access them immediately on day one.
• Label every box:
Clearly write the room name and a brief description of the contents on both the top and side of every box.
• Bag small parts:
Place screws, bolts, and small parts from dismantled furniture into sealable freezer bags and tape them directly to the corresponding piece of furniture.
• Take meter readings:
Record gas, electricity, and water meter readings (with photos for timestamp proof) the moment you arrive and leave to avoid paying for previous or future usage.
• Secure the property:
Change the external door locks and test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on day one.
Core Rules for a Smooth Move
• Declutter early:
Sort through cupboards, the shed, and the loft to donate, sell, or throw away items you no longer need before packing.
• Pack an essentials box:
Keep a dedicated box or bag with chargers, toiletries, medication, a change of clothes, toilet paper, and tea/coffee supplies in your own car so you can access them immediately on day one.
• Label every box:
Clearly write the room name and a brief description of the contents on both the top and side of every box.
• Bag small parts:
Place screws, bolts, and small parts from dismantled furniture into sealable freezer bags and tape them directly to the corresponding piece of furniture.
• Take meter readings:
Record gas, electricity, and water meter readings (with photos for timestamp proof) the moment you arrive and leave to avoid paying for previous or future usage.
• Secure the property:
Change the external door locks and test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on day one.
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