Moving day – to an affordable storage facility or a new home – means either hiring a company to pack you up and move you out, or enlisting your family and friends to help you do it yourself. The first method costs more but entails less work; the second is a lot less expensive, generally more fun, and doesn’t have to be overwhelming if you develop a simple plan and stick to it.
The day of your move is all about getting you out of the old house and into the new one. If you’ve hired a moving company, all you’ll need do is oversee them, or stay out of their way entirely. If you haven’t, you’re going to need some strong family members and friends to help you load everything into the van.
Go through your house, emptying one room at a time. Keep a sturdy chair or footstool nearby to check the top shelves of cupboards, and a flashlight to look into the backs of closets. Once that’s done, sweep, mop, or vacuum, do one final walkthrough, and then close the door. Make it clear to those helping you that sealed rooms are finished with, so that people aren’t trailing dirt into rooms that are empty and clean.
Designate a safe place for the essentials you’ll need to take with you, including your driver’s license, car keys, and new house keys; they won’t do you any good if they get packed in a box and tossed in the back of the truck!
Leave out any items that will be of use to the new occupants, such as instruction manuals and any notes that you think might be helpful to them, in an easy-to-see place. It will help get them off to a good start in their new home, and they’ll appreciate your thoughtfulness.
It may sound silly, but plan to give yourself a quiet moment alone to reflect on the time you’ve spent in the home you’re about to say goodbye to. Moving can bring up unexpected emotions, and it’s wise to be prepared for them.
Read the electric, gas, and water meters one last time so you can check your final bills to see that they’re accurate. Lock everything up tight, and make sure all the lights and appliances are turned off. Then hop in the van and start it up; you’re ready to go.
Want to learn about Edmonton Storage, then check out Affordable Storage Centre’s site on how to choose the best Edmonton Self Storage for your needs.
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