{"id":3949,"date":"2021-05-11T20:48:50","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T20:48:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.storage-mart.com\/blog\/?p=3949"},"modified":"2021-05-12T13:51:31","modified_gmt":"2021-05-12T13:51:31","slug":"how-to-make-moving-less-stressful","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.storage-mart.com\/blog\/how-to-make-moving-less-stressful","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Moving Less Stressful"},"content":{"rendered":"

This article has been updated with a great new resource from the experts at Better Homes & Gardens that explores several trustworthy\u00a0options for using professional movers.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Circumstances will always force us to make changes in our lives. It could be that you got your mortgage approved and are ready to move into your new home or the company has transferred you to a different branch. Luckily, we have a list that will make your moving process much easier and less stressful. They include the following.<\/p>\n

Plan<\/h2>\n

A common mistake is assuming that there\u2019s still time to pack. Unfortunately, time flies so fast and before they realize it, moving day is tomorrow. In a state of panic, they put everything in boxes without thinking. Things break in the process, and they go to bed late and tired. Don\u2019t be this person. If you are planning to move, start the\u00a0<\/a>preparations<\/a>\u00a0early. Call the utility companies in advance and let them know you\u2019ll be moving to a new address. Pick a date to begin packing. It should be weeks in advance so you have enough time to\u00a0arrange the boxes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Organize<\/h2>\n

There are some things that you\u2019ll have to leave behind as you move to your new apartment or house. Sort your stuff according to four categories: keep, sell, donate, and storage. Keep items you can\u2019t do without. Sell the ones you don\u2019t use often but are still in good condition and hold the most value. You can use the extra money you earn to pay part of the moving expenses. Donate the ones that are in good condition but you no longer use them and don\u2019t want to sell. The best items to donate are your old clothes, while appliances, antiques, furniture, and utensils are better off selling. Then, there are those things you no longer use but still have an emotional attachment towards. You can\u00a0rent extra storage space<\/a>\u00a0for such items.<\/p>\n

Find a Good Mover<\/h2>\n

Moving companies charge you according to how much you\u2019re moving. Proper planning can help lower those costs. Since there are all kinds of movers, you may struggle to find the\u00a0<\/a>right one<\/a>. Here are a few tips:<\/p>\n