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Moving Day Packing and the art of Zen
Andrew Hare - Estate Agent
You may well laugh, but packing, (and more to the point, unpacking),
can bring tears to your eyes.
It's the bit everyone dreads and can turn a move into a nightmare if
not done properly. So if you want to avoid a complete mental
breakdown, take a minute to read these Packing Tips!
Before...Plan your move in advance. An extra box from every
supermarket trip over time will save you a lot of hassle later on.
Do yourself a favour and throw out all the accumulated junk that you know will never be of use! (Try a Car Boot sale - hire a skip - local charities might take unwanted furniture (make sure first, though, that it isn’t a Chippendale!).
Collect packing materials early. Ask your friends to save you anything of use. (If using a Removal Firm, they will often supply you with containers). Keep hold of that stack of newspapers too.
Try to pack non-essential items in advance - plan ahead!
Try to prepare a sketch plan of your new home - plan where the removers will place your items.
Defrost the freezer.
During...
Clearly label all boxes (and carpets), stating which room they should go to.
Avoid a slipped disc... keep the weight of boxes to a minimum.
Make sure the boxes are easy to carry and the tops are secured.
Use bubble wrap and newspaper to wrap fragile items.
Disconnect appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers in advance.
Say which boxes contain fragile items for the benefit of the removal company.
Take apart large items (e.g. tables) as much as possible.
Pack a separate "emergency" box with things you'll need on the day before the move and the day you arrive.
Tea/coffee/milk
Kettle/crockery
Toothbrushes
Towels/soap
Cat!
Address of the nearest takeaway
After...
Open that bottle of Champagne
Relax
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