10 tips to make moving a breeze
4 min read
December 9, 2019
Let’s face it. Your new home is super exciting, but the moving part is not. Here are ten little tips to help make moving easy as.
1. Downsize and donate.
We know goodbyes aren’t easy, but chances are you have stuff that you’re not going to use at your new home. Show some love to your local op shop and donate.
2. Pack some easy-to-grab essentials.
The last thing you want in the morning after your move is complete is to find your toothbrush missing and clothes in a box you’re too tired to locate. Packing a bag with essentials, a pair of clothes, and your favourite snacks is something you won’t regret.
3. Get your utilities connected.
Having your power connected before the move is handy, especially if you’re moving stuff at night. Powershop often do same day connections, but we recommend you give us two business days’ notice to make sure everything goes smoothly. Got any questions? Give us a call on 1800 462 668 between 8am to 7pm, Monday to Friday 8am – 7pm AEDT.
4. Become a Labelling Wizard
Colour coding is great, but you can make things even simpler by labelling your boxes according to the room they’re supposed to go in.
5. Trade a meal for some muscle.
Get your mates to give you a hand. A few beers and a couple of pizzas should be enough if they’re really your mates.
6. Find a good removalist.
If you have heaps to move, it’s likely that your friends will not be enough – so booking a good removalist makes sense. Make sure they’ve got insurance and read their terms and conditions. Booking an AFRA accredited removalist will help in case things go wrong.
7. Start selling some stuff!
Moving can leave your wallet lighter, but that doesn’t necessarily have to be the case. Whether it’s a large sofa or a television you hardly ever use, selling items that you won’t need at your new place is a good way to get some extra cash. Organising a garage sale and posting on Gumtree and Facebook groups are your best bets.
8. Be careful with your plants.
Having your lovely indoor plants at your new home can evoke a feeling of warm familiarity, but moving exposes them to the risk of getting hurt. Try moving them on your own and in a temperature controlled environment (like your car) to keep them happy.
9. Take a snap of your electronic cables.
Connecting your devices to the right cables can be quite a struggle. You can easily fix that by taking photos of your devices and how the cables are connected to them before the move.