{"id":357,"date":"2012-06-03T13:20:06","date_gmt":"2012-06-03T17:20:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.ustoreit.com\/?p=357"},"modified":"2024-06-27T15:39:42","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T19:39:42","slug":"5-organizing-tips-for-an-easy-breezy-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/your-life\/moving\/5-organizing-tips-for-an-easy-breezy-move\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Organizing Tips for an Easy Breezy Move"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\tAt one point in my life I felt like a professional mover.\u00a0 Not the type of mover who gets paid to pack boxes and move them across the country for others, but the type of homeowner who moves as frequently as marathon runners replace their running shoes!\u00a0 I could pack a box of china in a matter of minutes!<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Moving is considered one of the most stressful times in a person&#8217;s life, right up there with death and divorce.\u00a0 We all love the thought of a fresh start in a new home, we just don&#8217;t like the work associated with moving!\u00a0 Regardless if you are upsizing, downsizing, or moving to a temporary location, there are a few tips to take the stress out of moving so you can look forward to the future in your new home.<\/p>\n<h2>1.\u00a0 Gather supplies<\/h2>\n<p>I highly recommend making the investment in good boxes.\u00a0 Many people find boxes from grocery stores and offices, which can be good and bad. Good boxes will make a huge difference in your move.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/boxes-packing-and-supplies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Moving boxes<\/a> are designed to stack and load the moving truck with ease.\u00a0 Random boxes tend not to be as sturdy or as durable.\u00a0 Investing in good boxes may cost money up front, but will protect your precious belongings and will save you from repairs and replacements from damages.<\/p>\n<p>Supplies you will need for an easy move:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Boxes<\/li>\n<li>Markers<\/li>\n<li>Clean Newspaper<\/li>\n<li>Bubble Wrap<\/li>\n<li>Packing Tape<\/li>\n<li>Box Cutters<\/li>\n<li>Colored labels, Post Its, or Colored Paper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Storage facilities usually have these items on hand if you are not using a moving company or are doing the packing yourself.\u00a0 For any DIY move, storage facilities have a wealth of knowledge, tools and supplies to make your move as easy and stress free as possible.<\/p>\n<h2>2.\u00a0 Take your time<\/h2>\n<p>Start as soon as you know your moving date.\u00a0 Don&#8217;t procrastinate!\u00a0 Give yourself a goal of packing 5 boxes a day.\u00a0 Just think in 30 days you will have packed 150 boxes!\u00a0 Work in the least used rooms first, working your way toward the most used rooms last.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0For the most frequently used rooms (kitchen, bedrooms, family rooms) pack a few boxes of things you can live without for a few days or weeks.\u00a0 As you get closer to your move date you will be able to pack those busy rooms easily.<\/p>\n<h2>3.\u00a0 Don&#8217;t move the unnecessary<\/h2>\n<p>This is easier said than done, but paring down up front will not only save you money but will save you the stress of dealing with where to put it in your new home.\u00a0 \u00a0If you know you don&#8217;t use something (I haven&#8217;t used this in months, I can&#8217;t remember what this is, I am moving to a home where I most likely will not use this in my new home).<\/p>\n<p>If you are downsizing or moving to a temporary home, you may consider using a storage facility.\u00a0 Storage facilities can offer <span style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333333;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/storage\/climate-controlled-storage\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Climate Controlled Storage\" rel=\"noopener\">climate controlled storage<\/a><\/span>, pest free, secure location to place all your infrequently used belongings.\u00a0 They can be great for holiday decorations, family photos, seasonal clothing, baby related items saved for future children, and furniture you might possible use in the near future.<\/p>\n<h2>4.\u00a0 Pack smart<\/h2>\n<p>When packing, think about your next home.\u00a0 If you have items in a living room that will now be used in a den, mark the box for the home it is going to, not the home you packed it up in.\u00a0 Detail the contents of each box.\u00a0 \u00a0Put this detailed list on the OUTSIDE of the box.\u00a0\u00a0 As you go to unpack, you will have an easier time deciding which boxes are more important to open first.<\/p>\n<p>I like to color code the rooms in the new home, so that it is easy to differentiate which box belongs where when coming off the truck.\u00a0 Different colored Post it Notes, colored paper, or colored labels are just some ways you can color code your boxes to coordinate with the room they belong in.<\/p>\n<p>Many people are nervous about packing their fragile items.\u00a0 You don&#8217;t need to over wrap the item!\u00a0 You need to provide cushion on the top and bottom of the box to absorb and weight that the box will endure.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Get your utilities handled as soon as possible.<\/h2>\n<p>You will be surprised how long it will take to get the cable company to come out and set you up.\u00a0 If you and your family are big TV watchers, you want to make this a first priority.\u00a0 Call them as soon as you know your move in date so you will be able to schedule an appointment with them.\u00a0 Make sure you change your address with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Banks<\/li>\n<li>Credit Card Companies<\/li>\n<li>Utility Companies<\/li>\n<li>Family<\/li>\n<li>Friends<\/li>\n<li>Insurance Companies<\/li>\n<li>Doctors<\/li>\n<li>Pharmacies<\/li>\n<li>Magazine Subscriptions<\/li>\n<li>Newsletters<\/li>\n<li>Newspapers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Be sure to change your mailing address with the Post Office, but also be aware that the later you do so, the more potential for delay in receiving your mail.<\/p>\n<p>Moving can be a great opportunity for a fresh start.\u00a0 If you approach it \u00a0with a little organization and time management, you will have an easy, breezy move!\u00a0 Who knows you may even move as much as I did!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At one point in my life I felt like a professional mover.\u00a0 Not the type of mover who gets paid to pack boxes and move them across the country for others, but the type of homeowner who moves as frequently as marathon runners replace their running shoes!\u00a0 I could pack a box of china in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,38],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-357","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-moving","category-organization"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\r\n<title>5 Organizing Tips for an Easy Breezy Move | The Storage Space<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Moving soon? 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