Lessen Moving Stress With These Expert Tips

Moving house is a dynamic life event that can easily overwhelm and intimidate anybody. First-time moves can seem especially daunting as you contemplate not only a change in city or state, but a major shift in your personal belongings - literally.

Fortunately, the moving experience does not have to be stressful or frustrating. Read on to learn how to help lessen your moving stress with these expert tips.

Delegate to Helpful Services

You may have heard the old adage delegate or die when faced with a complex task like preparing for a move. You do not need to enlist your toddler when you delegate. Instead, you can delegate the task of ridding yourself of stressful, overabundant clutter. You may be unsure what to do with many unwanted household items that will not join you on your move.

You too can benefit from this sage advice well before moving day arrives. The trick is to delegate as many tasks as possible to the right individuals or services that love to help.

Consider different organizations that accept donations like The Salvation Army and Goodwill. To make the process even easier, some organizations pick up donations from your home so you don't need to deliver them. For example, Pickup Please in California and a few other select states are operated by Vietnam Veterans of America.

Utilize sites like Freecycle, Craigslist, or Facebook local garage sale groups to help further eliminate extra stuff you no longer want. Or call a junk hauler to take the lot off your hands. Remember, when you delegate pick-up work to others you lessen your stress while leaving only what you plan to pack and move.

Don't Skimp on the Right Packing Supplies

A successful move free of aggravation and stress begins with the right packing supplies that protect your belongings during transport. Supplies that are not intended for the purpose that you have in mind or are ill-fitting or cheap can lead to costly damage and anxiety. Furthermore, the wrong packing materials can even end up forcing you to take longer than necessary to pack.

Several specialty packing items can make all the difference and keep your belongings safely and snugly stowed.

• Dish packing kits: Breakable dishware like plates and bowls fit within special dividers designed to separate and guard them safely. Foam pouches snugly hold each item as well. The kit stores inside a box with cut-out handles.
• Glass packing kits: Similar to dish packing kits, a glass kit includes dividers to accommodate vertical glassware like stemware, glasses, vases, and even decorative figurines. Each item fits within a foam pouch as well.
• Shrinkwrap: This stretchy moving wrap covers your items and then shrinks slightly to securely contain and protect dressers, mirrors, couches, picture frames, and even silverware. Shrinkwrap holds drawers tightly closed during transit and helps prevents scratches and dings

Lastly, consider the increasing numbers of electronic items you rely on in your home that need safe transport during the move. TVs, computers, laptops, and other expensive devices need superior protection to shelter delicate circuitry and screens.  If you don't have the original packaging or boxes, make sure you use the best possible packaging.

The correct packing materials are better designed to protect and transport items than old blankets, wadded-up newspapers, and towels. True, these handy supplies are readily available and inexpensive. However, you'll be glad you used the right packing materials when it's time to unpack at your new home.

For more expert tips and advice before your move, contact Superior Economy Moving. We can also assist with packing supplies and help you move to your destination.