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5 Tips for Moving Out

Whether you are moving across town or across the country, the moving process involves a lot of time and hard work. If you want the process to go smoothly, there are a few things you can do that will go a long way. Here are 5 tips to help your move run smoothly.

Rent a Truck or Hire Professionals?

Start your preparation by deciding whether you want to rent a truck and get some friends to help, or hire professional movers. While it’s great to have friends who want to help, it’s always good to consider professionals.

With professional movers, the odds of something being damaged or broken are reduced considerably. You’ll also have protection in the event something is damaged.

Creating a Budget

Before you start planning your move, you need to project the cost of your move. Walk through the process of moving and gather all the details. Some of the tasks will cost nothing, like arranging for your mail to be forwarded, while others, such as hiring movers will involve a cost.

The goal is to come up with an approximate total so you can plan accordingly. Also knowing your budget allows you a little wiggle room for unanticipated expenses.

Having the Right Materials

Before you can start any packing, you’ll need to find boxes, tape, and filler material. You have the option of looking for free boxes and fillers, but that takes a lot of time.

Purchasing all your packing materials from a professional mover is one of the more practical tips for moving out.

Get Help with Packing

Packing is a tedious task. Instead of being worn out and overwhelmed, consider hiring professional packers. A team can come in and pack one or all of the rooms for you.

Remember to pack a separate bag with the essentials you’ll need and set it to the side.

Labeling the Boxes

Label each box, so you know what is inside and what room it belongs to. To simplify things, colour code each box using stickers for each room. This way, if you hire movers they’ll know exactly where each box goes.

The art of moving is not as simple as loading a truck and driving over to your new home. Call the professionals at Armando Movers and let us help you get things moving!