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Moving house is without a doubt one of the most stressful things a person can go through. You're moving somewhere new, where you don't know anyone, where the restrooms are all scrambled up compared to what you're used to. Not to mention you have to start a new job, get the kids in school and help them through the move as well.
With all this stress, moving house can seem like an impossible task. Here's a list of things you can do to minimize the stress.
Hire a Moving Company
This may seem a little extremeafter all, it's just a little transfer of items
But the fact is that it isn't. It's moving your precious memories, your life in miniature from one place to another. You don't need to lose any of this: that's the point of moving house. You're supposed to be gaining something, like a better job, or a refreshing change of scene or even a better neighborhood in a better climate.
When hiring a moving company, you need to look at their price, whether they offer insurance, and how much packaging, transport, and what are the other costs.
Beware of scammers though. They will offer ridiculously low or high prices, overly simple contracts, no insurance for your items, and will require a pre-deposit.
A good company will offer insurance that covers breakage, damage, and loss of your belongings. They will have their prices and deals properly mapped out so that you can see where each bit of your money goes. Contracts shouldn't include hidden fees. Hidden fees can indicate a scam as well (Not always though.)
Pack and Sort Early
If possible, pack and sort your belongings early. This helps you to stay organized and be ready when those helping you move house arrive. Make sure that you also have adequate help when it's time to load up the moving van or truck. The last thing you want among the stress and chaos of moving is a broken foot.
Make sure to take any things that you absolutely don't need or use out and to throw them away or sell them at a yard sale. This will help you maximize space and save money, because if it's not there, you won't have to transport it. This is also a good time to make sure that any fragile items are properly packaged to prevent breakage or any other kind of damage.
Relax
It may seem impossible at first, but the fact of the matter is that in the midst of stress and confusion, you need a clear head. Relaxing gives you the chance to get everything mentally organized and ready to go for your big trip. This is extremely important. The moving company may be helping you with moving house, but remember: you're driving or transporting yourself there. Once you hit the road, you need to clear all worried from your head to keep you and your family safe on the trip.
