New Year, New Home: A Guide To Moving In 2022
If you’re closing on a new home in the new year, congratulations! Now it’s time to get to work. Well, that is if you want to make your move as organized and as low stress as possible. With that in mind, here are a few of our top moving tips for 2022.
Use a moving checklist
Taking your planning one step farther, we suggest creating or using an established moving checklist to ensure you don’t forget ANYTHING during the move. Here at Changing Spaces Moving, we’ve created a moving checklist that starts seven weeks out. It is designed to help make the moving experience easier, more organized, and hopefully less stressful.
Book your mover
One of the first things to do on our moving checklist is research and contact moving companies in your area. It is important to find a mover you’re comfortable with as early as possible and to iron out the details before the big day arrives.
Purge before you move
Just as new year gives you the opportunity to wipe the slate clean so does decluttering before you move into a new home. In fact, when you purge your house of unwanted and unnecessary items before you move, you’ll have less to pack, less to transport, and less to put away. That means you’ll have more time to enjoy your new space.
Start packing early
If you’ve been through a move, you know how the stress levels go up as the moving date draws near. One way to avoid stress (and damaged items) is to start packing early. The more rushed or frazzled you become, the more likely you are to just toss items into a box, increasing the confusion at the new home and the likelihood of your items being damaged.
An alternative to packing yourself, is to use professional packing services. If this option sounds appealing, we recommend getting that scheduled as early as possible too. Be sure to ask your moving company if they offer this service.
Set up and cancel utilities
To ensure a smooth transition, you’ll want to complete the necessary change of address paperwork at the post office. You should also notify your bank, credit card company, and anyone business or person that will need to know of your move. You should also set up utilities at the new house and schedule disconnection on services at the old place.
Professional movers serving the Greater Birmingham and Huntsville metros
We hope your found our moving tips helpful! If you want to learn more about Changing Spaces Moving, and how our locally owned and family-operated moving company can help you transition into your new home in 2022? Contact us today to discuss your upcoming residential move or request a free moving estimate today! Serving Hoover, Madison, and communities throughout Greater Birmingham and Huntsville metros, we are ready to deliver careful, fast, and courteous service!
