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Moving house is one of the most stressful things that you will ever do, but if you are organised and make sure that you have prepared well then you should find it a lot easier. If you follow the handy tips below then you should ensure that you move as quickly and as stress free as you possibly can! Make a list and label your boxes. This way you know which room a box belongs in and what is in it. whether the labels be colour coded to a room, marked with exactly what they contain or simply marked kitchen' anything can make your life easier when unpacking at the other end.
Don't overfill the boxes. Someone has to lift them! Whether you are moving yourself or you are hiring a company to do the work for you, it is still difficult to lift a heavy box and dangerous for the person doing so. If you are lifting, make sure that you lift from the knees and not the back or you will injure yourself. Don't under fill. However silly this may sound, if you under fill a box it can collapse, causing injury to the person carrying it. Make sure you wrap anything breakable in case of dropping.
Make sure that you have sufficient packing, whether it is tissue or bubble wrap. There is nothing worse than running out when you are knee deep in boxes. It's always preferential to use boxes instead of bags as they are easier to stack and bags tend to get torn. Make sure that you mark any boxes as fragile if they contain breakables, so that when you are lifting it into the van you are extra careful. Be especially careful with your soft furnishings as it is easy to catch them on the way out or in and rip the materials. Ensure you have content insurance for your new property that covers all your belongings, including furniture and appliances, and as well as personal effects. If you have an existing policy then check to see if you are covered for your new property and the amount of possessions you have.
