It’s T minus 2 days and you’ve got to be out of your old place and into the new by Monday. It’s stressful, but it isn’t impossible. Here are some tips that you can follow that will make your weekend whirlwind move easier, without causing unneeded stress. In order for these methods to work, you simply need a bit of organization and planning.
Strategy
The most important thing that will help you get out of one home and into another in only a few days is a strategy. Get rid of the things that you don’t need any longer, as well as items that will be provided in your new home. Be ruthless about old clothes, outdated decorations, and anything that you haven’t used in your home for 2 years. This can dramatically decrease the number of boxes that you have to pack and the amount of stuff that you have to get inside the new home.
When everything is put into a box, label the box so that you know which room it will go to when you get to the new home. This will make it easier to get everything where it needs to go without opening every box and sorting through clothing, dishes and linens. You should also pack things in a box that you will need for the first day in the new home, such as a few dishes, towels and toiletries.
Professional Help
Let’s face it; you’re going to need some serious help. If you feel overwhelmed, then hiring a professional moving company, like those at Affordable Transfer Co Inc., is worth every penny. Most moving companies can come in and get everything packed in only a few hours. If you’re looking to move in a weekend, this is the best solution. However, not everyone has a moving company budgeted. If that’s the case, then consider getting a dedicated group of friends and family together to help with the work. Everyone can pitch in and help with packing and moving everything to trucks and cars, creating a train to get to the new house.
Don’t Pack
Sounds counter intuitive, but just listen. A simple way to get things moved as quickly as possible is to keep larger items unpacked, such as blankets and pillows. You can simply toss these into the back of a car before heading to the new home. Another idea is to put sheets, towels, stuffed animals and clothing in trash bags. They likely won’t be in the bags long enough to get very wrinkled, and you don’t have to waste time taping boxes.
If you’re trying to move in one weekend, you need to have a plan in place. Get help when it’s needed. Also, ditch the items that you don’t want or need, perhaps selling them for extra money that can be used for movers or new decorations.
This guest post is written by Emma Sturgis a freelance writer based in Boston, MA. When not writing, she enjoys rock climbing and reading. Say hi on Twitter @EmmaSturgis2
