A house is the only place where we live freely without worrying about anything. But for a better future, we shift our house to someplace new. This is one of the biggest challenges that people face day-to-day where they are affected emotionally, financially and physically.

Residential shifting involves many risks including damage to household items, physical injuries and more. You can avoid these risks if you remember some tips and hacks that came in handy while relocating a house. House Shifters’ experts have compiled a list of some house-shifting tips-

  • Prepare a moving checklist

The first thing you can do- make a list of tasks you need to complete before the moving day. It will help you organize the move day by day or week by week. Everything will be in order and save you from last-minute hassle.

  • Book services ahead of moving day

If you plan to hire a moving company, buy or rent moving supplies, or hire a professional for move-out cleaning, book them at the earliest. When you hire or book service early, you are free from the stress and will get the service at lower rates. And if you move during the peak season, you might not be able to get the service providers.

  • Declutter the house

Each house has a room filled with boxes, bags and almirahs with several items that have not been used for years. Some of these items are of no use and can be given away. You can either sell or donate such items and reduce the number of items you will move to your new house. Do this, save some space, save a lot of money.

  • Start packing early

Whether you hire a professional moving and packing company or choose to have a DIY move, you need to pack some stuff by yourself. No mover will move your jewellery, cash, documents, expensive gifts, etc. You can pack them early and place them separately from the other boxes on the moving day.

  • Create an inventory

A list of items in each room will help you during packing, loading, and unloading. An inventory if prepared during the initial days, can also help you determine the truck size and requirement for packing and moving supplies.

  • Label the boxes

Since you have to pack the entire house any confusion about what is inside the box can cause havoc. So, to avoid this situation colour code the boxes or label them with coloured markers. Also, name them so that the boxes can be placed in designated rooms at the time of unloading and result in efficient unpacking.

  • Use household packing supplies

Even if you hire a professional mover, you can save money on packing supplies. You can use old linen, rugs, towels, socks and blankets for wrapping items as they add cushion-like protection to the items. Old newspapers can be used for wrapping glassware and stuffing the empty spaces in the packed boxes.

  • Use the right moving boxes

Get different sizes and types of moving boxes for each room. You need boxes with high strength to hold heavy items like books, pots, pans, etc. For your clothes, you need wardrobe boxes.

  • Book a truck with a loading ramp

Residential shifting means you will be moving large-size furniture and electronic appliances. Loading such heavy items on the truck can be simplified by booking a truck with a ramp. With the help of a dolly, all such items can be easily loaded and unloaded.

  • Pack a bag of essentials

For your moving day, pack a bag with all the items that you might need on the night of your move. Grab some snacks, water, a pair of clothes, toiletries, medicines, a comforter, etc.

These tips can make your residential move easy and efficient. Follow these to feel free from the stress and stay away from the risks.