Moving do’s and dont’s

Do's:

1. Start packing well in advance to avoid last-minute stress.

2. Make a packing inventory to keep track of your belongings.

3. Use proper packing materials to protect your items during transport.

4. Disassemble furniture to make it easier to move.

5. Keep important documents together and easily accessible.

6. Pack a moving day essentials box for the first few days in your new home.

7. Use color coding or labels to identify items from different rooms.

8. Clean as you go, both in your old home as you pack and in your new home as you unpack.

9. Hire professional movers if you need help with the heavy lifting.

10. Organize and label your boxes for easy unpacking.

Don'ts:

1. Don't procrastinate packing until the last minute.

2. Don't overpack boxes, as it can make them too heavy to move.

3. Don't pack flammable or hazardous materials.

4. Don't forget to notify utility companies, banks, and other important services of your move.

5. Don't leave packing to the last minute

6. Don't neglect to insure your belongings.

7. Don't pack valuables and important documents in moving boxes.

8. Don't forget to de-clutter before packing.

9. Don't move plants, perishable food items or household chemicals

10. Don't forget to take meter readings and leave your old home clean.