How to Unpack Quickly and Strategically
Moving is such a stressful and difficult process, even more so when you are tasked with unpacking everything after unloading everything yourself. Movers are essential in assisting with moving and storage and can be a great asset if you can afford them. With the time ticking away, it almost feels like this will never happen or that you must do it all yourself. We understand how arduous this process can be and want to provide helpful tips on how to make this task easier.
1. Unpack Your Clothes First
Unpack your clothes; first, you reduce the time spent trying to find clothes to wear every day. The same goes for other essentials like toiletries or kitchenware. If possible, group these together and then loosely sort them by type.
2. Keep Items You’ll Need First Nearby
Imagine a day when you must run out for something or stay home because of illness or a medical procedure. You won’t want to search for items you’ve packed or stored. Most moving companies will carefully pack all of your boxes, ensuring everything is put in its rightful place. It can be helpful to keep essentials nearby, so you don’t have to take time away from unpacking.
3. Start in One Place and Work Your Way Out
When you move into your new home, you should first make yourself comfortable by taking some time to relax in your space before starting with any other work. Likewise, while unpacking your belongings, don’t rush through boxes that contain items that aren’t completely necessary at the moment.
4. Pack Like You’re Leaving a Friend’s House
The best way to get organized is to think about how you’d pack for yourself instead of packing for your family or friends. It cannot be easy to organize when picking items for more than one person, but try to remain consistent in how you pack. Not only will this reduce the clutter in your home, but it will also make it easier to find things when needed.
5. Take the Pressure Off
When you’re done unpacking, please don’t feel like you have to organize your boxes and put them in a designated place. Often, people feel like they need to keep everything in order and organized as soon as they get moved in, but when placed under pressure, it can be harder to stay organized. When you’re done unpacking and organized just enough to feel comfortable living in your home again, consider leaving the rest of your unpacking for later. If you find an area where the boxes could get damaged (such as near a heat source), consider using a bookcase or storage bin for increased safety.
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Moving is an exciting time for most people, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t stressful. If you need help unpacking or with any other moving tasks, contact us today to hire our expert movers.