So, with no further delay, let’s get started learning the proper steps to take for your next move.
12 Moving Organization Tips For Your Next Move
1. Use A Moving Binder
It is important to realize, that creating a moving binder is one of the best moving organization tips you can use. As a matter of fact, not only do moving binders make it much easier to keep track of all your receipts as well as contracts. Equally important, they help you consolidate all your moving tasks into one place thus making it much to keep track of what you are doing.
Many items can be stored inside of your organized moving binder. Some of those items are as follows:
- Receipts
- Moving Checklist
- Important Phone Numbers for Move
- Floor Plans
- Contactor Information & Bids
- Financial Documents
- Medical Documents & Bills
- School Records
- Plus More…
2. Print Your Customized Checklists
It is no big secret when moving into a new home there are many things going on at one time. For example, working with the moving company, trying to keep track of your financial obligations. Not to mention, if you have kids the number of things that you have to get done and keep track of doubles if not triples. However, remembering every single thing you need to get done along with when it needs to be done is almost impossible for anyone.
The simple solution to this problem is to create yourself a simple and well-designed Moving To-Do List. You can either customize it to be a daily, every other day, or even a weekly to-do list. The important thing is that you stick to the list and try not to miss any days. If you are able to accomplish this by the time your moving day arrives everything should be packed up and ready to go.
3. Consider Using Moving Apps
11 Best Moving Apps In 2021:
1. Google Keep
Google Keep is in our opinion the best list-keeping app that is available today.
2. Move Advisor
Move Advisor is a great app to help you find movers as well as establish a moving timeline.
3. Moved
Moved is a moving app that is basically like have your very own moving assistant. They will help with many things such as address change, junk removal as well as selling items.
4. Majic Plan
You can use the Majic Plan app on your phone as well as a tablet to scan and measure rooms. Then compile them using their drag-and-drop interface to create a complete floor plan. As a matter of fact, you can choose from over 1000 objects and add them to your plans to play around with furniture as well as plumbing arrangements. Not to mention, you can even add annotations, make 3D models, and most importantly export plans to PDF, JPG, PNG, SVG, CSV, or DXF files. Best of all, the app is free to download and use.
5. Dolly
The Dolly app allows you to hire local helpers and truck owners for your moving, delivery, as well as hauling needs. Dolly is ideal for apartment moves in major cities like Arlington, Va, or Knoxville, TN, where people may have fewer possessions or many do not own a vehicle because of public transportation.
6. Unpakt
Unpakt allows you to compare prices between a variety of local and reputable moving companies. Not to mention it even allows you to contact the mover of your choice right from the app.
7. Task Rabbit
On the Task Rabbit app or website, you are able to state the task you need to be done and then get matched with a freelancer (aka Taskers as referred to on the website) who can do it for you.
8. Sortly
The Sortly app allows you to take photos of your belongings and then create a visual inventory of them. Equally important, you can then group them by category, room, box, location, value, condition, etc., or by using any moving organization strategy you like.
9. Handy
With the Handy app, you can schedule a move-out as well as a cleaning session by a vetted and background-checked professional. Not to mention, you can also book handyman services like furniture assembly, TV mounting, as well as picture hanging to help you settle into your new digs.
10. Offer Up
Offer Up is the largest mobile marketplace in the United States to buy and sell goods locally. In fact, you can do so straight from your phone! Simply take photos of the items you’re selling, describe the items, and set a price.
11. Realtor.com
The Realtor.com app helps users find homes, apartment rentals as well as open house listings directly from the MLS. It also allows users to research neighborhoods, home prices, and most importantly schools to find their dream house.
4. Come Up With A Packing Strategy
Here at WOW Professional Organizers we highly recommend coming up with a room-by-room packing strategy. As professional moving organizers, we suggest you start with the rooms containing non-essentials. For example, items will not be needed in the weeks leading up to your move. As a matter of fact, this could include the guest bedroom/bathroom, library, storage closet, playroom, basement, as well as attic.
It is important to realize, the rooms that should be packed up last include the kitchen and bedrooms. The reason for this is that these rooms will most likely need to be used in the days leading up to your move.
5. Color Code Your Moving Boxes
For better moving organization try color-coding your moving box labels. As a matter of fact, this will make it easier to spot your belongings on the moving truck as well as in your new home. Not to mention it makes unloading the truck and finding where things belong so much easier. For example, simply assign all boxes marked with yellow tape to the kitchen, all boxes marked with blue tape to the bedroom, etc.
6. Make A List Of What Each Box Contains
As you are packing your boxes you should be making a list of what each box contains. As a result, this will help you keep track of your belongings. Not to mention, this will help you understand in which room each box belongs as well as exactly what is inside.
7. Make Sure Any Donation Lists and Receipts Are Properly Organized
For true moving organization, it is best if you make a list of any items such as clothing, furniture, or any other household possessions you wish to donate before or after your move. Once you have your list complete all that is next is to figure out exactly where you would like to donate each item. Once you have donated your items to a charity you will receive tax-deductible donation receipts. We recommend keeping these receipts in a safe place like your moving organization binder.
8. Keep A List Of Contact Numbers For Utility Companies
If you need to cancel or transfer any utilities for your move, it is best to keep all utility information organized. For example, by keeping a list of numbers for each monthly service provider that you use such as cable provider, sewer, electricity, water, etc. Once you have our list compiled be sure to put it in a safe place like your moving binder.
9. Neatly Tie All Cords and Then Place In A Bag
We all know that is nothing more frustrating than knotted-up appliance cords. The time you can spend trying to untwine the mess caused during the move can be very frustrating. To prevent this WOW Moving Organization suggest that you organize and label each cord before they are packed. To accomplish this simply wrap and secure each cord with a rubber band or twist tie. Next, just place the cord in a bag and label it.
10. Get All Your Clothes In Order
In order to achieve true moving organization, you need to decide if you are planning on packing your clothes in boxes or simply leaving them in the dresser and taping the dresser drawers shut. However, for hanging clothes, we highly suggest using a special wardrobe box. This will allow you to hang your clothes right in it. Now, in order to protect your shoes, we recommend wrapping sharp heel shoes individually.
11. Rent A Moving Truck With A Loading Ramp
Although it may be cheaper to rent a truck without a ramp. We highly advise getting a truck with a loading ramp. This will not only speed up your loading as well as unloading time. More importantly, having a ramp will make moving much easier on your muscles and most importantly your back.
12. Prepare A Moving Day Bag
For the best moving organization strategy, it is important for you not to forget to pack yourself a moving day bag or box with essentials in it. Important items that you may want to include in your moving day bag are items such as medications, toiletries, extra clothes, deodorant, driver’s license, birth certificate, credit cards, baby necessities, paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, a tool kit, pet essentials, and most importantly bottled water.
