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When it comes to moving home it can often be perceived as a very stressful thing to go through. Some people would think that the process of buying and selling is the difficult part, but often the moving element is overlooked and can be the hardest part of the moving journey. The organizing, the actual moving, can be hard work. But, it can be made simple and easier, and with that in mind, here are some tips to help you do it. 

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Pack for the new house

One of the first things you might need to do is pack for the new house. It may be that you are moving to a smaller or larger home, and so instead of thinking about where you had things in your current home, you may want to start making decisions on where you want them in the new home. This way, when you are unloading at the other end if you clearly mark the box, it can be placed in the right room, making it much easier to unpack when you get there. 

Use a removal company 

Moving requires a lot of heavy lifting, wouldn’t you agree? It isn’t just about moving boxes from one place to another you need to think about the furniture and how heavy that can be, not to mention getting them through doors and safely on a truck. This is when looking for movers near me who can help you to make lighter work of a very difficult job. They can help you with all of the hard stuff, and some removal companies will even pack up your old house and unpack at the other end. 

Many hands make light work

If you don’t want to hire a removal company or perhaps funds won’t allow then you may want to consider asking friends and family to help you out. It is a huge task to move from one home to the next with just the two of you, especially when it comes to heavy furniture. Having friends and family to help can make the situation much easier. 

Keep any children occupied

Children can be hard to keep happy when you are in the middle of the moving process. They can get bored easily, and with their usual distractions potentially packed up in a box it is understandable as to why. So if you can, maybe arrange for them to be with family or move on a school or nursery day to make things easier. If you don’t have any of these options create a box for your kids to go to including things like iPads or smart tablets, coloring, snacks, etc. It can help them remain occupied while you're doing the heavy lifting. 

Pack an emergency box for the first night 

Finally, the first night is always the hardest, surrounded by boxes and not being too sure where anything is. So pack an emergency box with the essentials. Clothes and pajamas, toiletries, snacks, the kettle and a few cups maybe. Whatever you think you might need for your first night in your new place. 

Let’s hope that these tips help you make moving less stressful.