Moving Out the No-Tears Way

Leaving a home can be emotional. As the rooms gradually empty out its contents into packing boxes, you cant help but feel a sense of sadness. Its not just some roof over walls youre leaving but countless, un-exchangeable memories with your loved ones that took years to build

Cry all you want, but make sure its because of nostalgia, and not because of stress. Yes, stress. Here are a few tips then to make house moves as no-tears as possible

Discard like a devil. So youre sentimental and you dont want to ever throw away that wooden rocking horse. Consider if youve got space for it in the new house youre moving in. If you think itll just remain in the basement anyway, and then discard it right now. Or you might want to hold a garage sale. Get rid of junk and make fast buck at the same time.

Pack like a care bear. Youll need lots of newspapers and bubble wrap for this. (Remember, never a dull moment with bubble wrap) Wrap and stuff glasses with newspapers. Its good if you had saved your appliances original boxes because thats where theyre safest. You can also wrap breakables in towels or sheets. The thing to remember here is that if you want your things to survive the trip to the new house, go the extra mile in packing them.

Label like a vandal. Youll need markers for this and a patient wrist. Ideally, you should label boxes (on top and sides) with names of where theyre going in the new house to make it easier for the movers. To make it easier on your part, label the boxes with their original location in the old house as well. That way you know where you can get anything.

Prepare like a true boy scout/girl scout. Make lists of things to do, and plan ahead. Dont scrimp on the moving company that youll hire. Theyve got hardy and friendly folks wholl save you from the backache. But if youre up for the challenge, and you want to get real intimate with the process, you can also rent a moving truck and do the hard work yourself.

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