Packing and moving to a new neighbourhood are only the first and second steps you have to go through when you decide to relocate. There’s a third, equally important, step: that of unpacking. Just like anything else related to moving house, things can be hectic but unpacking doesn’t have to be. With a bit of organization, your unpacking can go smoothly.
Here are five steps which you should consider if you want to unpack efficiently:
Step 1: Count your boxes
You’ve arrived at your new home and you’re all excited about starting a new life here, but before you can do that there’s the huge task of unpacking and putting everything in its own place. In the commotion, you might forget about that small box you stored your stamp collection in or your precious heirlooms and literally lose track of it. So, once all your stuff has been unloaded, take a slow and careful count of everything you’ve got.
Step 2: Match boxes with rooms
When you’re absolutely positive that you didn’t forget anything in the old place, it’s time to start making the new place a “home.” With all the boxes and stuff that you’ve got, it’s a good practice to take the boxes in their respective rooms first, before starting unpacking. I mean, there’s no reason to have a pile of boxes in the middle of the living room, to unpack there and carry the stuff in its location. While you still have the help of your friends or removalists, make the effort to separate everything accordingly. In this way it will be much easier to keep track of everything.
Step 3: Start with essentials
I know that your hardcover collection of Ancient Greece philosophy books are more dear to you than anything else you own, but there’s no point in unpacking them and storing them in the corner of the room until you cleared out your desk. It is better to start unpacking with the essentials you’ll need to function until everything is in order. Imagine not having the juicer on the kitchen table ready in the morning!
Step 4: Take your time
Moving into a new home is like building a new house from scratch. So, don’t rush. You don’t want to do a lousy job and then be faced with the obvious task of doing it again at a later date. Take your time, do it properly, and above all, do it with love. After all it’s your house and you’ll be living there from now on.
Step 5: Opt for unpacking services
Carrying heavy boxes filled with books to the room upstairs where you’ve always dreamed of creating your own personal library can be a daunting task. Not to mention that those bookshelves can weigh a lot! Why risk your health when you can employ the services of a removalist company that will help you unpack efficiently?
By following these basic five steps, we are sure that your move in your new place will be both successful and memorable. If you’re moving in the Melbourne area, consider hiring All The Right Removalisits, they take the stress out of your move.
Written by Voicu Mihnea Simandan