With the excitement of moving into a new home, it’s often disheartening when the reality of unpacking sets in. Thankfully, with a little bit of thought on the front end of your move, you can not only reduce the stress involved with a big move, but you may also find a new revenue stream to help offset your new mortgage or rent.
One of the first things to remember when you are packing is to keep your overall goal in mind. If you begin reminiscing over every photograph, you may end up with nothing in boxes when moving day comes. But the goal of smart packing isn’t just to put things in boxes, either. Before you pack anything, ask yourself these questions:
Is this something I need? Too many times, when people move they end up frustrated with the same things in their new place that they didn’t want when they were in their prior home. If you find yourself questioning whether or not to keep something, set it aside in a “giveaway” box. Make this the last box that you close up, and the last box that you unpack. If you don’t access the box throughout your entire time unpacking, chances are that you don’t need what is in it. Consider selling or giving away these things, and utilize the extra space in your new home as a tenant for StorPod.
Do I like how this was organized in my current home?
If it bugged you in your first home, it will bug you in your new one. Instead of just throwing things into a box, take an extra couple minutes to redistribute them into boxes that make more sense, or use some organizational tools such as trays, baskets, or folders, to fix the problem now. When it comes time to unpack the box, you’ll be able to spend less time setting up your new home.
How hard will it be to find this once it’s in the box?
If you cringe when you are packing a box, you will most likely not like unpacking the box either. Don’t waste your time and space by digging through your things in order to find what you’re looking for. Instead, organize the items as you put them in the box. While in the packing stage this can be done just using plastic bags, the unpacking stage will give you an opportunity to use your space in a smarter way. If you take advantage of drawers, hooks, bookshelves, creative containers, and storage areas, you’ll find that you have more space available in your new home.
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