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How to avoid problems on moving day

Tips to make your next relocation smooth as possible

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Keeping your stress low and your energy high is the best recipe for a smooth transition from one home to another. Here are some tips from this source that will make your next relocation as smooth as possible.

Start Early – Really Early!

Waiting until a week or two before moving for nailing down the details is definitely not a good idea. In fact, it is a perfect way of making your move a nightmare. Developing your moving plan several months in advance is the best way of avoiding disasters, stress and fatigue.

Every well-planned move involves several stages: Researching, budgeting and planning are the tasks that can, and should, be done several months before the truck arrives.

Finding a professional mover who you trust is another task to do early. Moving companies get busy at certain times of year, especially holidays, weekend dates and spring months.

Develop Your Strategy

Once you have a budget, a plan and a mover, it’s time for developing other details of your moving strategy using a calendar. If you have entrusted you moving company to pack for you, you will have less to do.

If you are doing the packing yourself, pack a few boxes early on and see how long it takes you. VA Movers can help you estimate how many boxes you will need, so you can plan your packing time accordingly.

Spring Clean Your House

Long before you start packing, go through every room and get rid of things that are no longer needed. Moving unneeded and unwanted stuff doesn’t make any sense. By having a yard sale, making a donation or a trip to the dump, you will save money and effort when it comes to moving day.

Start a Notebook

As soon as you start planning your move, create a folder and keep your paperwork and notes all in one place.

VA Movers Can Help You Avoid Problems

Moving is stressful and filled with potential problems at the best of times. Starting early, staying organized and working with a well-equipped and experienced moving company is the best way of avoiding moving day problems.

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