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How to unpack and organise into your new home

Published On: 12 November, 2015|2.5 min read|

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When you’re moving to a new home, you may end up with a mess! A moving company can help you unpack by unloading several items in the day. However you’ll still have to manage some part of the task on your own. There are some things you need to consider to unpack and organize your move. These simple tips can help you out.

Planning for the Move

As soon as you’re sure about the move, you should go through all the belongings to find things that you no longer need. This can help you avoid paying for moving unnecessary items. You need to get real about things you don’t need. You should set up a system to identify items that you need in every box. It’s better to mark and label everything so when the move is completed you find the boxes in your new home.
Unpack Room by Room

Experts recommend that you should unpack room by room. When it comes to the kitchen, you should use sticky notes on the cabinets to describe what does what in each storage area. If you have kids perhaps setup their room first, this way, your kids can enjoy while you set up the rest of the house. Since getting ready for work is important, you should set up the master closet or bedroom right too.

Rooms to Unpack Later

There are some rooms that can be unpacked later. For instance, you can put off the bathroom until later. You can easily find soap, hand towel and toilet paper near your new home. The living room can also be set up at a later stage. Companies moving location can easily have the living / kitchen area setup last.
Utility rooms and storage areas can also be set up later. Though these spaces can take some time to wrap up, it’s better to wait until later to check if anything needs to be added from other rooms. If you have a home-office, it can be unpacked later because even when your home-office isn’t properly set up, you can continue working from other areas of your home.

Setting up your garage is usually the last task. This is the place where all your empty cartons go. Moreover, since you don’t spend a lot of time in the garage, it’s not high on the priority list. In case there’s shelving in the garage, holiday decorations should be set up on the highest shelves.

Avoiding Exhausting Yourself 

In case you didn’t have time to clean out before the move, you don’t have to panic. It’s important to keep yourself from getting exhausted. You should divide the work among family members and time frames. When you unpack slower, it allows you to take some rest after wrapping up one area of the new home. Most importantly, you should seek professional help from a moving company.

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