Moving Day: The Ultimate Checklist!

The day is finally here; something people have only been able to dream about because of the state of the housing market; it’s moving day! Finally, a place to call one’s own, a place to call home. However, as exciting as the day is, it can also be hectic; daunting; and in between frantically moving boxes and booking a moving van, such as Www.suprememanvan.com, things can be easily forgotten! So here is a handy checklist to make sure the day runs as smoothly as possible.  

A majority of the packing should already be done if the mover is organised, but here is the lowdown on some key things to remember before its time to close the front door.

1. Label all boxes – with which room they will go in and a description of what is inside – it saves all the manic looking for that one random thing that will not be found no matter how hard the attempts.

2.  Wake up early, and make sure any last-minute items are packed, such as bed sheets, curtains, bathroom items and kitchen perishables. Consider throwing out anything that will go bad or melt during the move. Waking up early also gives the chance to keep calm and have enough time to prepare. 

3. Before anything, you want to make sure you have picked the right movers for the job. It makes the process smoother; for example, Two Men and a Truck strive to make moving easy by helping pack; unpack. They also offer insurance because, at the end of the day, it is a house and home that is going to be moved, and it is vulnerable. It should be protected at all times. Ensuring a professional and fully trained moving team helping on the day will make life a lot easier. 

4. Final sweep; once everything is loaded up onto the moving van, look around the home one more time. There may be some garbage to take out; the place may need a quick tidy beforehand, and something may have been forgotten in some deep crevice. It is always worth a double-check.
5. Make sure there is an essential kit ready for when the moving day is over; it includes:
   1. A kettle and mugs
   2. Tea, coffee, milk and sugar
   3. Biscuits
   4. Plates and Cutlery
   5. Mobile phone and chargers
   6. Light bulbs
   7. Batteries
   8. Basic tools such as screwdrivers, alan keys, spanners and scissors. 
   9. First aid kit and important medications
   10. Soap and toilet paper
   11. Sponges and cleaning fluid

6. Keep in touch with the movers; during the process, there may be traffic issues; they may take a different route or may need to stop for lunch; keeping in touch is crucial so everything can be kept according to plan. 

7. Only unpack the essentials. Once the movers leave, it may be too much to try and tackle every single box, so unpack the essential items like bathroom essentials; toothbrush, toothpaste, wash and soap, kitchen items and pyjamas. 

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1. Finally, relax. It has been a long day; consider getting takeout, some fresh air, and enjoy the fact that moving day is all done. The main stress is over, and now the new home can be enjoyed, and life can begin!