At your new home
- If possible, send pets and young children to friends or neighbours. That will cut your stress in half right there.
- Place large room labels beside the doors at your new home. If you label your boxes with the same names, the movers will be able to easily distribute your goods to the proper rooms.
- Make sure you know BEFOREHAND where large or heavy furniture is going to be placed. It is really no fun to move the same piece many times.
- If several boxes will be going to one room (i.e. kitchen or office), set aside an area to stack them. Try to leave cupboards and surfaces bare to make unpacking easier.
- Remember, refrigerators and freezers will need to remain unplugged for a minimum of one hour after they have been moved.
- Unpack as necessary, and take your time. Moving is stressful. Don't burn yourself out trying to do it all in one day.
- You will most likely find that you need to adjust furniture and cupboards several times before finding the perfect lighting, access and comfort.
- It is much easier to make these adjustments as you unpack, rather than after.
- Most importantly, order take-out that night.
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